This July, Love Tiki's Monin Flavour of the Month goes green. Following June's best-selling strawberry pick, we're shining the spotlight on one of the most talked-about ingredients in modern cocktail and café culture — Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup. Whether you're a cocktail bar, coffee shop, or restaurant looking to tap into the matcha boom, this syrup is your shortcut to menu-ready matcha drinks in seconds.
What Is Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup?
Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup is a premium ready-to-use liquid syrup that captures the distinctive grassy, earthy character of ceremonial-grade matcha — without the whisking, sifting, or specialist equipment. Produced by Monin, the globally trusted French syrup brand, it delivers complex matcha flavour instantly into any drink.
The flavour profile is unmistakably matcha: grassy, fresh notes on the nose, followed by a well-balanced palate of citrus and lemongrass that softens the earthiness and makes it incredibly drink-friendly. This isn't a one-note green tea flavour — it's a layered, sophisticated ingredient that works just as brilliantly in a cocktail shaker as it does behind a coffee bar.
Available as a generously sized 1 litre glass bottle at £11.00, it's excellent value for high-volume use in professional hospitality settings.
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Why Matcha Is the Ingredient Your Menu Needs Right Now
Matcha has gone from niche Japanese tea ceremony ingredient to one of the most searched-for drink flavours in the UK. Customers are actively looking for matcha lattes, matcha cocktails, and matcha smoothies — and bars and cafés that stock it have a genuine competitive edge.
Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup gives you all of that versatility with zero prep time and consistent results every single pour.
How to Use Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup: Serving Guides
One of the things that makes this syrup stand out is its versatility across drink categories. Monin's recommended usage guides:
- Hot drinks — 15–20ml per serve
- Cocktails & mocktails — 10–25ml per serve
- Frappes & milkshakes — 20–30ml per serve
That flexibility means one bottle does the work of many ingredients across your whole menu.
6 Brilliant Matcha Recipes Using Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup
1. Iced Matcha Latte
The drink that launched a thousand café queues — and one of the simplest serves imaginable.
Ingredients:
- 20ml Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup
- 200ml oat milk (or milk of choice)
- Handful of ice
Method: Pour syrup into a tall glass over ice. Add cold milk and stir gently — the green swirl as it blends is half the appeal. Serve immediately.
Pro tip: For a layered effect, pour the milk first over ice and gently drizzle the syrup down the inside of the glass.
2. Matcha Mojito (Mocktail)
A stunning alcohol-free serve that looks like something from a high-end cocktail bar.
Ingredients:
- 20ml Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup
- 25ml fresh lime juice
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- Sparkling water to top
- Ice
Method: Muddle mint leaves gently in the base of a highball glass. Add ice, pour over syrup and lime juice, top with sparkling water. Stir lightly and garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.
3. Matcha Gin Sour
Where Japanese tradition meets classic cocktail craft — a seriously impressive signature serve.
Ingredients:
- 15ml Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup
- 50ml dry gin
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml egg white (or aquafaba for vegan)
- Ice
Method: Dry shake all ingredients without ice for 10 seconds to build the foam. Add ice, shake again hard for 15 seconds. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass. The pale green foam is genuinely showstopping.
4. Matcha Frappe
A café menu staple that customers are actively searching for — and one that commands a premium price point.
Ingredients:
- 25ml Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup
- 150ml milk
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Large handful of ice
Method: Blend all ingredients until smooth and thick. Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream and a dusting of ceremonial matcha powder if available. Serve with a wide straw.
5. Hot Matcha Latte
A warming winter alternative that belongs on any café's hot drinks menu year-round.
Ingredients:
- 15ml Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup
- 200ml steamed oat milk or full-fat milk
Method: Add syrup to a pre-warmed mug. Pour steamed milk over, and give a gentle stir. Finish with a milk foam and a light dusting of matcha for presentation.
6. Matcha Lemonade
Bright, tangy, and visually striking — this is a summer menu standout that practically sells itself.
Ingredients:
- 20ml Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup
- 30ml fresh lemon juice
- 200ml sparkling water
- Ice
Method: Combine syrup and lemon juice in a tall glass with plenty of ice. Top with sparkling water and stir. The vivid green against the lemon foam makes this one of the most Instagrammable drinks you can put on a menu.
Monin Matcha Syrup: Key Product Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Volume | 1 litre glass bottle |
| Price | £11.00 |
| Flavour profile | Grassy matcha, balanced citrus and lemongrass |
| Dietary | Vegan ✓ Vegetarian ✓ Alcohol-free ✓ Halal ✓ Kosher ✓ |
| Best used in | Hot drinks, cocktails, mocktails, frappes, milkshakes |
| Usage rate | 10–30ml per serve |
Why Choose Monin?
Monin has been producing premium syrups in Bourges, France since 1912 and is the syrup of choice for professional bartenders and baristas across the world. Their matcha syrup delivers restaurant-grade flavour with zero specialist equipment — just measure, pour, and serve.
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Monin Matcha Green Tea Syrup is just one of many outstanding syrups we stock in our Monin & Funkin collection. Whether you're looking for fruit syrups, flavoured sugars, or specialist ingredients to build out your menu, you'll find them at Love Tiki.
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