A Refreshing Matcha Float for Summer Days
On hot summer afternoons, sometimes all you want is something cold, simple, and quietly satisfying. A matcha float does exactly that—ice-cold matcha tea topped with a single scoop of ice cream, bringing together freshness and gentle sweetness in one glass.
It’s playful without being overdone, easy to prepare, and well suited for warm days when you’d rather keep things light.
A Matcha Drink to Share
Summer is often about slowing down—long afternoons, open windows, and time spent with friends or family. This matcha float fits naturally into those moments.
Even for guests who are new to matcha, the combination is approachable. The bitterness of matcha is softened by the ice cream, making this one of those drinks that almost everyone can enjoy. No special tools are required, and there’s nothing fussy about the process.
It’s a simple way to introduce matcha in a relaxed, welcoming form.
Why This Matcha Float Works
At its core, this recipe is simply cold matcha tea plus ice cream.
We start with a chilled matcha tea and finish with a scoop of ice cream on top. That’s it. The contrast between the clean, refreshing tea and the creamy sweetness creates balance without needing additional sugar or flavoring.
Green tea ice cream is our natural first choice—it amplifies the matcha experience. If that’s not available, vanilla works beautifully, as do nutty flavors like hazelnut or chocolate caramel. Soft serve is also perfectly suitable.
Choosing Matcha for a Matcha Float
For this recipe, any good-quality matcha suitable for daily drinking will work well.
We recommend:
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Superior Ceremonial Matcha
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Organic Ceremonial Matcha
Both offer a smooth texture and clean flavor that pair comfortably with ice cream. These blends are also versatile enough for lattes, smoothies, and other matcha desserts.
There’s no need to use your most delicate or expensive matcha here—balance matters more than intensity.
Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream Float Recipe
Makes: 1 serving
Ingredients
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1 tsp matcha powder
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6.8 oz / 200 ml cold water
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1 scoop green tea ice cream (or vanilla)
Method
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Add the matcha powder and cold water to a transparent bottle or jar.
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Seal and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the matcha is fully mixed and smooth.
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Pour the chilled matcha tea into a tall glass filled with ice.
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Gently place a scoop of ice cream on top.
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Serve immediately.
