# Invigorating Matcha Lemonades This Green Tea Lemonade Recipe is Simple and Refreshing By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-tea-lemonade References: [inspirededibles](http://www.inspirededibles.ca/2012/05/lemon-matcha-on-ice.html) This green tea lemonade recipe is a perfect way to cool down after a long day. Both lemon and matcha (finely milled green tea leaves) are a great source of antioxidants. Together, they concoct a beverage with nutritional value and health benefits. The recipe calls for the juice and zest of a single lemon, [four tablespoons of matcha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melo-matcha), a tablespoon of raw honey, 16 ounces of boiling water, two cups of ice and several leaves of [fresh mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqmix-iced-tea-lemonade). Matcha is a very particular flavor and consistency, and can be intense for first-time drinkers. You can soften the taste with an extra spoonful of honey, agave or a touch of cream. The recipe makes two delicious, refreshing mason jars of [matcha lemonade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-lemonade-kombucha)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Antioxidant-rich Beverages:** This trend presents opportunities for creating unique and healthy drink options that are high in antioxidants. - **Matcha-based Recipes:** The growing popularity of matcha can be leveraged to develop innovative recipes that incorporate its distinctive flavor and health benefits. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** Exploring the use of alternative sweeteners like honey or agave can provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the beverage industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Businesses in the beverage industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for antioxidant-rich beverages and develop new products. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry can embrace the trend of matcha-based recipes to offer consumers unique and nutritious options. - **Alternative Sweetener Industry:** The alternative sweetener industry can explore partnerships with beverage companies to provide natural and healthier sweetener options for products like matcha lemonade. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lemonade-Flavored Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidstea-1.md) - [Functional Refreshing Matcha Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellamatcha-lemonade.md) - [Sparkling Matcha Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-matcha-lemonade.md) - [Functional Matcha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-love-energy.md) - [Caffeinated Matcha Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-lemonades.md) - [Canned Ceremonial-Grade Matchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceremonial-grade-matcha.md) - [Alcoholic Matcha Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-no-osake.md) - [Mushroom-Powered Matcha Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-matcha.md) - [Mango-Matcha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-matcha-latte.md)