Yuzu Honey Pour Over with Matcha Sugar
A refreshing iced pour-over with citrusy yuzu honey and sweet matcha sugar crystals
April 17, 2025
Looking for a bright and refreshing coffee experience? This Yuzu Honey Pour Over combines the citrusy punch of Japanese yuzu with sweet honey and a sprinkle of matcha sugar for an exciting twist on your regular iced coffee.
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just brew your favorite light roast coffee using the pour-over method, then mix in the yuzu honey and top it with our special matcha sugar. The light roast coffee lets the bright citrus notes shine through while the matcha adds a subtle earthiness that brings it all together.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary iced coffee! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Perfect balance of citrus, honey, and green tea flavors
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Refreshingly different from traditional iced coffee
- Rich in antioxidants from both coffee and matcha
Yuzu Honey Pour Over with Matcha Sugar
A refreshing iced pour-over with citrusy yuzu honey and sweet matcha sugar crystals
Iced Coffee, Pour Over, Yuzu, Honey, Matcha, Japanese Coffee, Cold Coffee, Citrus Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Digital scale
- Kettle
- Serving glass
Ingredients
- 25g light roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 tbsp yuzu juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp raw sugar
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Mix yuzu juice with honey until well combined
- Combine matcha powder with raw sugar and mix thoroughly
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and bloom with 50ml hot water for 30 seconds
- Continue pouring water in circular motions until you reach 300ml
- Fill serving glass with ice
- Add yuzu honey to the hot coffee and stir
- Pour over ice
- Sprinkle with matcha sugar to taste
Pro Tips
- Use light roast coffee to complement the yuzu's brightness
- Make yuzu honey ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Grind coffee just before brewing for the freshest flavor
- Pre-chill your glass to keep the drink colder longer
Calories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 28g, Iron: 1mg, Potassium: 100mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT3M
Servings:
1 serving (16 oz)
Total Time:
PT8M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
