Looking for a light, refreshing, but creamy drink? Then you need to try this peach jasmine tea matcha cloud! It has a fruity and smooth jasmine green tea and a matcha cold foam on top. It looks pretty, and tastes delicious when you blend it together. It kind of tastes like a creamy refresher, like a creamy lemonade or creamy watermelon juice. Perfect for hot days or when you want a lighter, creamy beverage.
Here’s how to make this peach jasmine tea matcha cloud at home!
What is a Matcha Cloud?
A matcha cloud is just a fancy name for matcha cold foam. But the cloud comes from the way that it floats on top of tea or coffee. The “cloud” even rains if you let it sit, as the cream cascades down into brewed tea. It’s mesmerizing to watch!
But as most aesthetically pleasing food goes, this cloud idea came from social media.
Because it refers to the cream, the cloud can be used on anything from coconut water, tea, soda, etc. Just like this recipe that adds the matcha cloud to a peach jasmine green tea!
Do Matcha and Jasmine Tea Taste Good?
Depends who you talk to, haha. But the two teas are a good matcha since they have complementary flavors: floral, grassy, umami, and fresh. Some say that the jasmine overpowers the matcha flavor, but if you find the right balance, it’s actually pretty good! The floral flavors definitely make the matcha taste brighter and fresher, so if you’re someone who likes more umami flavor, you might not like this as much.
But it’s a great flavor combination to try, whether as a mixed tea, a cloud drink, or even as a flavored syrup in the tea. My favorite way is to make the jasmine tea into a milk tea and to add matcha on top. Just delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s creamy and refreshing. Not many drinks out there are both refreshing and creamy at the same time! This is the perfect middle ground when you want something lighter but still creamy.
- Super easy to make. All the steps in this recipe are easy to follow! You can easily recreate this cafe-style drink at home with this recipe and a couple of ingredients! Once you become a pro, you can start experimenting with your own flavors.
- Uses tea in a cool way. Tea is often consumed plain, brewed, or in a milk tea, but this drink goes beyond the conventional ways of tea making. Traditional? Not so much. But modern and creative? Yes!
Peach Jasmine Tea Matcha Cloud: Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 tbsp jasmine tea
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 a yellow peach, diced
- 1 sprig of mint (optional)
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 tbsp simple syrup (can also use peach syrup)
How to Make a Peach Jasmine Tea Matcha Cloud
- Add tea, water, diced peach, and mint to a sealable jar or container and mix until all the leaves are submerged and wet.
- Leave tea in the fridge overnight or 16-24 hours. Remove from fridge and strain out the leaves, fruit, and herbs. Save the fruit to eat with oatmeal or yogurt. Chill the filtered tea until ready to use.
- Sift matcha powder into a small cup or bowl. Add 1 tbsp of water and mix with a spoon until a paste forms.
- Add sugar and heavy cream, then whip for 10 – 15 seconds using a handheld frother until it becomes light and fluffy. It should have the consistency of a thick drinkable yogurt.
- Add ice, syrup, and tea to a separate glass, then top with the matcha cold foam. Garnish with a slice of peach or a dusting of matcha powder.
- Mix and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Drink
- Don’t Over Whip the Cream: The key to a smooth and silky cloud drink is to make a fluffy cold foam that is still pourable. If you over-whip it, you’ll make matcha whipped cream (which is delicious), but not what we want for this recipe. To take it back to a cold foam, add a little more cream and milk, then re-whip until the desired consistency.
- Avoid Over-Brewing: Whether you cold brew or regular brew the tea, make sure to keep an eye on it so that the tea doesn’t overbrew and become bitter and astringent. We want a perfectly brewed tea that is smooth, light, and refreshing! Unfortunately, there’s no way to save overstepped tea.
- Make Layers: The external appeal of this drink is its appearance! The name cloud doesn’t just come from anything! When the matcha cream floats, it’s like a cloud. To get the layers, you’ll want to pour the cream over ice and tea; that way, it reduces the impact it has and lets it float nicely.
- Drink it immediately: Fat and water don’t like to mix, so if you leave this drink out, it will separate over time. I recommend consuming it within an hour of when it’s made so you get the smoothest texture and freshest flavor. Plus, I think it tastes much better cold than lukewarm.
Substitutions and Variations
- Use Peach Syrup: If you don’t have peaches or want to cold brew the tea, you can always use peach syrup instead and add it to freshly brewed jasmine tea for a quick hack. Use a store-bought version or make your own peach syrup! You can even use the juice from canned peaches.
- Make it Vegan: Replace the heavy cream with a dairy-free or vegan whipping cream. It will taste almost identical and be dairy-free! You can also use a vegan-friendly sweetener like date syrup, monk fruit, or stevia as well.
- Use a Different Fruit: Not a fan of peaches? You can swap it out for strawberry, kiwi, mango, apples, etc. Any fresh and bright fruit that works with jasmine green tea will work here.
- Use a Different Tea: No green tea? No problem! I recommend swapping it for a lighter tea, like a white or oolong tea. Black tea might be too bold and overpower the fruit and matcha flavor. You want something that’s light and refreshing, that balances the fruit and earthiness.
Easy Peach Jasmine Matcha Cloud
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp jasmine tea
- 1 cup water
- ½ a yellow peach diced
- 1 sprig of mint optional
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup ice
- ½ tbsp simple syrup can also use peach syrup
Instructions
- Add tea, water, diced peach, and mint to a sealable jar or container and mix until all the leaves are submerged and wet.
- Leave tea in the fridge overnight or 16-24 hours. Remove from fridge and strain out the leaves, fruit, and herbs. Save the fruit to eat with oatmeal or yogurt. Chill the filtered tea until ready to use.
- Alternative method: Brew the tea leaves in 1 cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes, the dissolve in peach syrup or juice.
- Sift matcha powder into a small cup or bowl. Add 1 tbsp of water and mix with a spoon until a paste forms.
- Add sugar and heavy cream, then whip for 10 – 15 seconds using a handheld frother until it becomes light and fluffy. It should have the consistency of a thick drinkable yogurt.
- Add ice, syrup, and tea to a separate glass, then top with the matcha cold foam. Garnish with a slice of peach or a dusting of matcha powder.
- Mix and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do matcha and jasmine tea go together?
Yes! Matcha actually pairs well with a lot of different teas, which might seem ironic since it’s also a tea. But matcha has a unique flavor, especially since it’s ground—it’s earthy, umami, and bold, which contrasts with the refreshing brewed teas. Jasmine is quite floral, and it brightens up matcha’s flavor. Some find it a little overpowering, but if you pair it with the right type of matcha, it works really well.
How much caffeine does this drink have?
Depends on how much tea you brew and the matcha you use. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much caffeine this drink has, but roughly a serving of matcha has about 50-60 mg of caffeine, while brewed jasmine tea has about 30 mg. Altogether, you’re looking at around 80-90 mg of caffeine, which is 70% of the caffeine in 2 shots of espresso. So, it packs a punch!
Can I use different teas?
Of course! I recommend using a lighter or floral tea to replace jasmine green tea. Something like white tea or a Four Seasons oolong tea! This keeps this drink nice and light with a floral flavor.
Can you cold brew tea?
You bet you can. It’s actually one of my favorite ways to brew tea because it comes out crisp, strong, and smooth every. single. time. You can cold brew any tea, just leave it to brew in your fridge for up to 24 hours and strain the leaves when it’s ready. You can add fruits, herbs, other teas, etc. It’s a really versatile method.
More Cloud Drinks to Try Next
The cloud isn’t limited to just matcha or tea. There are so many delicious and creamy drink combinations to experience! Here are some you need to try next:
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