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A quick matcha electrolyte cooler recipe for warm days, with optional sugar-free and higher-carb variations.
Matcha Electrolyte Cooler (Light, Hydrating, Not Too Sweet)
A crisp iced drink when you want hydration plus gentle matcha lift.
Ingredients
Ingredient tip: Using ceremonial grade matcha powder helps keep flavour smooth and balanced in this recipe.
- 1/2 tsp matcha (about 1g)
- 200ml cold water
- 100ml coconut water
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- Ice
- Optional: 1/2-1 tsp honey
Method
- Whisk matcha with 30ml water into a smooth paste.
- Add remaining cold water and coconut water.
- Add salt, citrus juice, and optional honey.
- Shake or stir well over ice.
Adjustments
- Lower caffeine: use 1/4 tsp matcha.
- Higher carbs (training days): add extra coconut water or honey.
- Sugar-free: skip honey entirely.
Start with basics: What Is Matcha?. Related recipe: Low-Caffeine Matcha Latte. More context: Matcha and Deep Work Blocks.