Tamarind Matcha Cooler

Published December 4, 2025

Trends Tangy exotics, Sweet-sour, Matcha, Chilled refreshers, Bold contrasts, Cold

Skill Level 3/5

Serve Cold

Ingredients

Tamarind Base	200 ml
Water	160 ml
Tamarind Concentrate	40 ml
Brown Sugar	10 g
Chili Flakes	Pinch
Cold Whisked Matcha (Made with Yūzen Matcha Powder)	40 ml
Ice	As needed
Garnish — Lime Wheel	1

Tools

Shaker
Glass

To-Do List

For the cold whisked matcha (1 portion):

1. Sift 4g of matcha into your chawan

2. Add 10-15g of water to the chawan

3. Whisk and Incorporate water until a clumpless, smooth paste (koicha) is formed

4. Add Remaining water (Total Volume = 50-60g)

5. Whisk using the 60-20-10 method:

* 60 sec Vigorous “M” or “W” motions, whisk touching the chawan

* 20 sec slow W motions, whisk between the chawan and matcha surface

* 10 sec gentle surface taps for microfoam

For the drink:

1. Mix tamarind base until dissolved

2. Fill glass with ice

3. Add base

4. Layer cold whisked matcha

5. Garnish with lime wheel