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Creamy Iced Coconut Matcha with Pandan Syrup

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A refreshing and creamy iced drink combining vibrant matcha, rich coconut milk, and fragrant pandan syrup for a perfect balance of sweet, earthy, and floral flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon (about 2 grams) matcha powder (ceremonial or culinary grade)
  • 2 fresh pandan leaves or 1 tablespoon pandan syrup
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) hot water (about 175°F / 80°C)
  • 2 tablespoons pandan syrup or simple syrup to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes or crushed ice
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pandan syrup (if using fresh leaves): Rinse 2 pandan leaves and tie into a knot. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup (200g) sugar and 1 cup (240 ml) water. Add the pandan leaves and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, and strain out leaves. Set syrup aside.
  2. Sift 1 teaspoon (2g) of matcha powder into a bowl or cup to avoid clumps. Add ½ cup (120 ml) hot water (about 175°F / 80°C). Whisk briskly in a zigzag motion until frothy and fully dissolved, about 20-30 seconds.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons pandan syrup (or simple syrup if not using pandan syrup) to the whisked matcha. Adjust sweetness to taste.
  4. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat coconut milk into the sweetened matcha mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes or crushed ice. Pour the creamy matcha mixture over the ice. Optionally, add ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
  6. Serve immediately, stirring gently before sipping.

Notes

Use ceremonial grade matcha for smoother flavor. Keep water temperature around 175°F (80°C) to avoid bitterness. Homemade pandan syrup adds fresher aroma but store-bought works well. Adjust sweetness to taste. Crushed ice makes the drink lighter; cubes melt slower.

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Keywords: matcha, pandan syrup, coconut milk, iced drink, refreshing, creamy, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free

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