☕ May the 4th — Coffee Drinks for the Day
May the 4th Coffee Drinks to Make at Home
Four proper drink builds plus a galaxy's worth of inspired ideas for the die-hard fans celebrating the day. No drive-through required. May the coffee be with you.
May the 4th has become the one day a year when it's completely acceptable to theme your entire morning around a movie franchise. We're not here to judge — we're here to make sure your coffee is as good as the occasion deserves.
Four drinks built around our limited May the 4th releases — Bounty Hunter Blend and Awaken the Rebel — plus a handful of inspired ideas if you're going full galaxy brain on the day. Order now and they'll be in your kitchen in time for the celebration.
The Lineup
Four drinks worth making on May the 4th — from a frozen chocolate situation called Hoth Chocolate to a matcha latte that's suspiciously good at making you feel focused and calm. Plus a collection of inspired ideas for anyone who wants to go deeper.
1. Hoth Chocolate
It's cold on Hoth. This is colder.
The Build:
Dissolve one Cinnamon Chocolate Mocha packet in 3oz hot water. Stir until smooth. Add 3oz cold milk. Pour into blender with a full cup of ice. Blend until frozen and thick. Pile on whipped cream. Dust with cinnamon. Serve immediately — unlike the planet, this doesn't stay frozen forever.
Products:
Cinnamon Chocolate Mocha Mix · milk · ice · whipped cream · cinnamon
2. Twin Suns Sunrise
Two suns. One drink. Don't stir it — just look at it for a second first.
The Build:
Brew 8oz of any medium roast strong over ice. Add 1–2 Tbsp caramel syrup to your glass. Pour coffee over ice. Top with a splash of cream or frothed milk. Dust generously with golden turmeric. Two-tone effect — dark coffee below, golden top. Don't stir. The layers are the point.
Products:
Any Java Momma medium roast · caramel syrup · cream or milk · golden turmeric
3. Kessel Run Cold Brew
Okay so it takes 12–24 hours. We know. We know.
The Build:
Place one cold brew pod in a pitcher with 5 cups cold water. Steep 12–24 hours. Remove pod. Pour over ice. Add 2 Tbsp sweetened condensed milk. Stir once. Done. Start this one tonight and it's ready for May the 4th© morning. Worth every parsec.
Products:
Cold Brew Variety Pack · cold water · sweetened condensed milk · ice
4. Jedi Mind Trick Matcha
This is the drink you're looking for.
The Build:
Dissolve one Matcha Tea Drop in 4oz boiling water. Stir until fully dissolved. Add ice to a tall glass. Pour matcha over ice. Top with milk of choice. The straight green gives you the full color payoff. Lavender Matcha if you're more of a quiet Jedi. Strawberry Matcha if you've already chosen your path and it's pink. (Those two brew softer and less green — just so you know what you're getting into.)
Products:
Matcha Tea Drop · Lavender Matcha Tea Drop · Strawberry Matcha Tea Drop · milk of choice · ice
If You're Going Full Galaxy Brain
No images. No exact measurements. Just ideas worth stealing if you're the kind of person who goes all in on May the 4th. You know who you are.
The Dark Side Affogato
A shot of espresso poured hot over a scoop of dark chocolate or coffee ice cream. Serve immediately. Watch it slowly consume the light. Use Bounty Hunter Blend brewed double strength for maximum effect.
The Rebel Base Cold Brew Float
Cold brew over ice, vanilla ice cream floated on top, a drizzle of caramel. Served in your tallest glass. The resistance deserves good coffee.
The Force is Strong Cold Foam
Any bold dark roast over ice. Froth 3 Tbsp heavy cream with a pinch of vanilla and a tiny drizzle of honey until thick. Spoon over the top. Don't mix it in. Let it drift down slowly. Patience is a Jedi virtue.
Galaxy Latte
Butterfly pea flower tea brewed strong and layered under frothed oat milk. Deep blue-purple, naturally. Add a drop of lemon juice and watch the color shift to violet. No coffee required — this one is for the non-coffee drinkers at the watch party who still want something dramatic in their cup.
Spiced Bounty's Brew
Bounty Hunter Blend brewed strong over a homemade spiced simple syrup — brown sugar, cinnamon chips, a pinch of chai spice, a few dried figs or dates simmered together and strained. Frothed sweetened milk poured over. A hit of golden turmeric on top if you have it. Hot or iced. It is the way.
Sands of Tatooine
Awaken the Rebel brewed strong. Cinnamon simple syrup in the glass. One third of a banana blended with oat milk and brown sugar until frothy — yes really, try it. A pinch of five spice. Pour coffee over the syrup and top with the banana oat milk. Iced. Slightly otherworldly. Exactly the kind of thing you'd drink watching two suns set.
Moogan Tea
Brew Masala Chai strong and let it cool. Shake with ice, a pour of chocolate syrup, and a homemade spiced simple syrup — cinnamon, chai spice, a few chopped figs or golden raisins. Add oat milk. Shake hard. Pour over ice. Not coffee. Still delicious. The non-coffee drinkers at your watch party will finally have something worth making.
Get the Coffee Before May the 4th
Bounty Hunter Blend and Awaken the Rebel are limited releases. Order now and they'll be in your kitchen in time for the celebration. Fresh roasted to order, air roasted, solar powered.
Shop Limited Releases →See What Else Is on the May Menu
These drinks are part of this month's full lineup — Cinco de Mayo recipes, a Frozen Mexican Hot Cocoa, and more.
View the May Menu →Frequently Asked Questions
When is May the 4th?
May the 4th falls on May 4th every year — it's become an annual celebration for fans of the Star Wars© franchise, observed with themed food, drinks, movie marathons, and a lot of very specific in-jokes. If you're here, you already know.
What coffee works best for May the 4th drinks?
For the themed drinks in this post, Bounty Hunter Blend and Awaken the Rebel are the obvious starting points — both are limited May the 4th releases. Bounty Hunter is a dark, smoky roast that holds up well to spiced syrups and milk. Awaken the Rebel is a lighter, sweeter blend that works well iced. For the cold brew builds, the Cold Brew Variety Pack gives you three roast options to choose from.
Can I make these drinks without an espresso machine?
Yes — every drink in this post is built around drip coffee or cold brew, not espresso. Brew your coffee strong (use slightly more grounds than usual) and it'll hold up just as well in any of these recipes. No special equipment required beyond a blender for the Hoth Chocolate.
What is cold brew and how is it different from iced coffee?
Cold brew is made by steeping coarse ground coffee in cold water for 12–24 hours — no heat involved. The result is smoother, less acidic, and naturally sweeter than regular iced coffee, which is just hot coffee poured over ice. The slow steep is what gives cold brew its mellow, rich flavor. Java Momma's cold brew pods make the process simple — no loose grounds, no filter setup, just drop a pod in water and wait.
Do I need to order in advance for May the 4th?
If you want fresh roasted coffee in your kitchen by May 4th, ordering a few days ahead gives you the most comfortable window. Java Momma roasts to order so your coffee ships fresh — check current shipping estimates at checkout to confirm delivery timing for your area.
Whether you're hosting a watch party, celebrating solo, or just using May the 4th as an excuse to make something more interesting than your usual morning coffee — these drinks have you covered. Need something to eat alongside? The Shaak Stew recipe is built for exactly this day. May the coffee be with you. Always.
