Let’s be real, a good matcha is worth every penny. But these days, a fancy iced matcha can easily hit over $10 a cup. The good news? You can recreate it at home starting with this simple homemade blueberry syrup.
A lot of your favorite cafés whip up small-batch fruit syrups to add that extra oomph to their matchas and iced tea recipes. It’s fresh, it’s sweet, and it’s exactly what takes your basic iced drink to ‘main character energy’.
Here’s how to make your own blueberry syrup for matcha, iced black tea, or even drizzling over pancakes when you’re feeling extra.
What you’ll need:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup water
- ¼ to ½ cup honey or sugar (sweeten to your taste)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to make it:In a small pot, combine the blueberries, water, and sweetener. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes. Smash the blueberries to release all that delicious juice. Add the lemon juice and vanilla if you’d like an extra flavor boost.
Strain it for a smooth syrup. Let it cool and pour it into a jar. Store it in the fridge and swirl a spoonful into your matcha, iced tea, or lemonade whenever you want a sweet upgrade.
Skip the $10 café line. Save your cash for high-quality matcha, make your own fruity syrup, and turn every tea break into a tiny, juicy ritual.
Sip happy. Sip Babooshy!