Ready for a delicious and refreshing treat? Give this matcha orange slush a whirl. With the weather heating up, all we want these days are ice-cold drinks. Made with high-quality matcha green tea powder, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and ice, this recipe really hits the spot. This matcha orange slush is perfect for brunch, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or even a day at the pool.
Ever wondered what exactly a slush or slushy is? A slush is simply a blended ice drink typically made with fruit juice or soda. You can typically find slushies at gas stations, but we wanted to make our own. And wow, was it worth it! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this is a matcha sunrise slush you can feel good about.
Can you use orange concentrate or store-bought orange juice in this recipe?
Absolutely! But orange juice from concentrate doesn’t compare to freshly squeezed orange juice. If you can, try using fresh oranges for a more explosive and refreshing flavor.
Recipe
The Original Orange Matcha Slushy Recipe
Prep
5 min
Makes
1 drink
You'll need
Blender, citrus juicer, fine-mesh sieve, measuring cups and spoons, glass
Ingredients
Method
01
Juice the oranges. Cut the oranges in half and juice them with a citrus juicer straight into the blender. If you don't have a juicer, squeeze them by hand and strain out any seeds or large pulp.
02
Add the rest. Add about 10 ice cubes, 1 teaspoon matcha sifted through a fine-mesh sieve, ½ cup cold water, and the maple syrup if using.
03
Blend. Secure the lid and blend on high for about 30–45 seconds, until smooth and the ice is finely crushed into a slush.
04
Serve. Pour into a chilled glass right away. Garnish with an orange slice or a sprig of mint if you like.
As this you’ll be enjoying this fresh, we recommend a higher quality matcha powder (i.e., don’t use a culinary grade matcha). Your favorite matcha powder will work well, as would one of your flavored powders, such as vanilla matcha or even our mango matcha. When looking for a high-quality matcha green tea powder, look for one that originates in Japan, comes in an opaque container, and has a bright green hue. Lower-quality matcha powders will often have a dull brown color and a bitter taste. Matcha is meant to taste slightly earthy or grassy and will have a strong umami flavor, but shouldn’t be bitter.
Other Tips:
If the texture is too thick, you can add a bit more cold water to reach your desired consistency. Conversely, if it’s too watery, add more ice cubes and blend again.
Adjust sweetness to your liking. You can always omit the maple syrup or add a bit more if you’d like.
The bottom line | You'll love this recipe!
Not only does this drink taste amazing, but it’s also packed full of necessary vitamins and minerals. Orange juice is high in vitamin C, folate, and potassium. Vitamin C is necessary for our immune system, bone and teeth health, and collagen production.
