Sparkling Matcha Lavender Lemonade

The benefits of matcha and lavender in one hydrating hit!

Tried and tested ( on a newbie to matcha....my husband!)

it got a BIG thumbs up!

I wanted to introduce my husband to Matcha because of its health benefits and as he is new to this type of green tea, I thought it may be a little too much for him on its own for his first introduction (he has traditional tastes), so what better way to try than to make a lemonade with it?

I doubled up on the syrup recipe so I could keep it in the fridge for 4 weeks.

How to make -

Lavender Syrup

• 2 tsp dried lavender

• 2 butterfly pea flowers

• 1 cup sugar

Other Ingredients (per person)

• 1 tsp matcha

• 1-2 lemons juiced

• 2oz Lavender Syrup

• Sparkling water

• Ice

Make Lavender Syrup

1. Add the lavender and butterfly pea flowers to a teapot or cup with a strainer

2. Add 1 cup of boiling water and let it steep for 5-10 minutes

3. Strain and add sugar and dissolve

4. This keeps for 4 weeks in the fridge

Make the Drink

1. In a bowl - Add matcha to 80º C water and whisk - leave to cool

2. Fill up a glass with ice

3. Add 4 parts sparkling water

4. Add 1 part lavender syrup

5. Add 2 parts lemon juice

6. Add 1 part matcha tea

Mix well and enjoy!

Just to note - do not put it in a flask - I did this and the lid popped off and exploded everywhere! Amazing smell, but the green look wasn't too good!

Let me know what you think and send me pictures of your creations at hellohappyleaf@gmail.com or insta @hellohappyleaf

Thanks for reading,

Emma