8 Viral Study Drinks to Try in 2027: Fun & Aesthetic Recipes for Your Next Study Session

A fun drink can make even a long study session feel a little more enjoyable. For 2027, colorful matcha creations, creamy cold foam, ube, hojicha, pistachio and other café-inspired flavors are bringing something new to the study desk. In this guide, you’ll find 8 fun and aesthetic study drinks to try in 2027, with simple recipes you can easily make at home. From refreshing iced matcha to cozy lattes, pick your favorite, grab your notes and make your next study session a little more fun. ♡

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Strawberry Matcha · Ube Matcha · Hojicha Caramel · Pistachio Matcha · Coconut Dirty Matcha · Blue Vanilla · Black Sesame · Pandan Coconut

1. Strawberry Matcha Cloud

Strawberry matcha is one of those drinks that instantly makes a study desk look more inviting. The combination of sweet strawberry, creamy milk and earthy matcha creates beautiful pink, white and green layers, while a soft layer of cold foam gives it the café style finish that makes the drink feel like a little reward before you start studying.

To make one glass, you will need 1 teaspoon matcha powder, 2 tablespoons warm water, 2 tablespoons strawberry puree, 150 ml milk, a handful of ice and 50 ml cold foam. You can make the strawberry layer by blending or mashing a few strawberries until smooth. Add the puree to the bottom of your glass, fill the glass with ice and pour in the milk. Whisk the matcha with warm water until smooth and slightly foamy, then slowly pour it over the milk. Finish with cold foam and a small amount of strawberry puree on top if you want an extra colorful finish.

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2. Ube Matcha Latte

If you want a study drink that looks completely different from your usual iced coffee, an ube matcha latte is an easy way to bring more color to your desk. Ube has a naturally beautiful purple color and a gently sweet, slightly nutty flavor that works surprisingly well with earthy matcha. The purple and green layers also make this one of the most visually striking drinks in this collection.

For one serving, combine 1 to 2 tablespoons ube spread or ube syrup with 150 ml milk. Add the mixture to a glass filled with ice. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 teaspoon matcha with 2 tablespoons warm water until there are no lumps. Pour the matcha slowly over the ube milk to create two visible layers. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little vanilla syrup or your favorite sweetener before serving.

A clear glass works especially well for this recipe because you can actually see the purple and green layers before mixing everything together. You can find the glasses, matcha tools, frothers and reusable straws I use for drinks like this in my Study Drink Essentials collection.

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3. Hojicha Caramel Latte

Not every study session calls for a bright and fruity drink. Some evenings need something warm, creamy and comforting, and that is exactly where a hojicha caramel latte fits. Hojicha is roasted Japanese green tea with a smooth, toasted flavor that pairs beautifully with caramel and milk. It is a lovely choice for a cozy study night when you want the café feeling without making another standard coffee.

For one latte, prepare 1 teaspoon hojicha powder or strongly brewed hojicha tea, then combine it with 180 ml warm or cold milk and 1 to 2 teaspoons caramel syrup. If you are using hojicha powder, whisk it first with about 30 ml warm water until smooth. Add the caramel to your glass or mug, pour in the milk and finish with the prepared hojicha. For an iced version, simply add ice before pouring in the milk. A layer of lightly frothed milk on top makes the drink extra creamy.

This is also a great recipe to prepare before an evening review session because the process itself only takes a few minutes. Make the drink, clear your desk, choose one topic to focus on and use that little café moment as the beginning of your study routine.

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4. Pistachio Matcha Cloud

Pistachio and matcha are made for anyone who loves creamy, nutty flavors. This drink combines earthy matcha with sweet pistachio milk and fluffy cold foam, creating a soft green café style drink that looks just as good beside your notebook as it tastes.

Start by adding 1 tablespoon pistachio syrup or pistachio cream to 150 ml milk and stir until completely combined. Fill a glass with ice and pour in the pistachio milk. Whisk 1 teaspoon matcha powder with 2 tablespoons warm water, then slowly pour it over the milk. To create the cloud effect, froth 50 ml cold milk or cream until thick but still pourable and spoon it over the top. A tiny sprinkle of crushed pistachios can be added as an optional finishing touch.

If you struggle with making smooth matcha or thick cold foam at home, the equipment matters more than people sometimes realize. A small matcha whisk, fine sifter and good milk frother can make homemade drinks much easier to prepare. I added useful options for all three to my Study Drink Essentials list.

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5. Coconut Dirty Matcha

For days when your study schedule feels especially long, coconut dirty matcha combines two familiar café favorites in one glass. The creamy coconut base keeps the drink refreshing, the matcha adds its distinctive green tea flavor and a shot of espresso creates the darker final layer.

Fill a tall glass with ice and add 150 ml coconut milk. Whisk 1 teaspoon matcha with 2 tablespoons warm water and pour it slowly over the coconut milk. Prepare one espresso shot and allow it to cool slightly before adding it carefully to the glass. If you like sweeter drinks, mix 1 teaspoon vanilla or coconut syrup into the milk before assembling everything. Stir the layers together before drinking so the flavors become balanced.

Because this recipe contains both matcha and espresso, it is naturally more caffeinated than many of the other drinks in this guide. If you are sensitive to caffeine or studying later in the day, you can leave out the espresso and turn it into a simple coconut matcha instead. A good study drink should make your routine more enjoyable, not make it harder to wind down afterward.

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6. Blue Vanilla Study Latte

Sometimes the fun of a study drink is simply making something you would never normally pour beside your laptop. A blue vanilla latte brings that playful element into your study routine with a creamy vanilla flavor and an eye catching pastel blue appearance.

For one glass, combine 180 ml milk, 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla syrup and a small amount of food safe blue coloring or naturally blue butterfly pea tea. If you use butterfly pea tea, brew a small concentrated amount first and allow it to cool before mixing it with the milk. Fill your glass with ice, add the vanilla milk and slowly pour in the blue layer. Finish with 40 to 50 ml vanilla cold foam if you want the drink to look more like something from a café.

This recipe is especially fun when you need a little motivation to sit down and begin. Pair it with a clean desk, your favorite playlist and a realistic plan for what you actually want to finish during the session. Making studying feel enjoyable does not replace good study habits, but small rituals can make starting feel much easier.

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7. Black Sesame Cream Latte

The black sesame cream latte is the moodier option in this collection and a beautiful alternative to all the pastel study drinks. Black sesame has a rich, toasted and slightly nutty flavor, while milk and vanilla soften it into a creamy drink that works especially well for cozy autumn and winter study sessions.

Mix 1 tablespoon black sesame paste with 1 teaspoon honey or your preferred sweetener until smooth. Add 180 ml warm or cold milk little by little while stirring so the sesame paste blends evenly instead of sitting at the bottom of the glass. For an iced version, pour everything over ice. Finish with lightly frothed milk and, if you like, a small sprinkle of ground black sesame seeds.

Black sesame paste can vary considerably in sweetness, so taste the mixture before adding additional syrup or honey. Starting with less sweetener also allows the toasted sesame flavor to remain the main part of the drink. If you want to prepare it for an evening study session, you can enjoy it exactly as it is without adding coffee.

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8. Pandan Coconut Latte

The final drink brings together pandan and coconut for a creamy tropical combination that feels completely different from an ordinary latte. Pandan has a distinctive sweet, fragrant flavor that is often compared with vanilla, coconut and lightly toasted notes, making it a natural partner for coconut milk.

For one serving, mix 150 ml coconut milk with 1 to 2 teaspoons pandan syrup or a small amount of pandan extract. If you are using concentrated extract, begin with only a few drops because the strength can vary considerably between products. Add a little vanilla syrup if additional sweetness is needed. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the pandan coconut milk and top it with 50 ml lightly frothed coconut milk or regular cold foam. For a warm version, simply heat and froth the milk instead of serving it over ice.

The result is creamy, fragrant and easy to customize, which makes it a fun recipe to keep for days when you want something different from matcha or coffee. You can also adjust the sweetness and milk choice until you find a version that fits your own study routine.

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Turn Your Study Drink Into a Study Ritual

The best part about these drinks is not that you need an elaborate beverage every time you open a textbook. It is the idea of creating a small routine that makes sitting down to study feel more intentional. Preparing your drink can become the transition between everything else happening during your day and the focused time you are about to spend on your work.

Once your drink is ready, decide what you want to accomplish before you begin. Instead of writing something vague like “study biology,” choose a clear task such as reviewing one chapter, completing twenty practice questions or using active recall for three difficult topics. Your drink makes the session more enjoyable, while a clear study goal makes the session productive.

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Build Your Own Study Drink Station

You do not need a kitchen full of café equipment to recreate these recipes. A few reusable basics can cover almost everything in this guide. A good glass or tumbler, reusable straw, measuring spoon, milk frother and a matcha whisk are enough for most of the recipes, while a few syrups or flavor ingredients allow you to create completely different drinks using the same setup.

I collected useful matcha tools, coffee accessories, milk frothers, aesthetic drinking glasses, tumblers, reusable straws and drink making essentials in one place so you do not have to search for every item separately.

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