Making the perfect iced matcha latte at home couldn’t be easier! It’s simple to make a healthy refreshing drink that tastes even better than Starbucks. You can use your favorite dairy-free milk for a delicious vegan option.
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Once the weather starts getting warmer, iced matcha lattes are often in my drink rotation. There’s just something refreshing about drinking an iced latte on the front porch in the afternoon when it’s past coffee time.
Love matcha? Try my Matcha Muffins, Matcha Scones and my Hot Matcha Latte recipe if you’re looking for a hot latte drink.
Why You’ll Love This
- Easy to customize – pick your favorite milk, sweetener, flavor additions!
- Cheaper than Starbucks – and better, too!
- Refreshing cold drink with health benefits.
- Less caffeine than coffee, if you’re looking for a little boost but can’t do coffee drinks.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is ground green tea leaves, that have been ground into a fine powder.
Tips for the Perfect Matcha Latte
Below we are sharing a couple tips for how to make this easy matcha latte recipe. Mainly it comes down to the type of matcha powder and how you’re going to make it.
Pick a High Quality Matcha Powder
When you’re making a matcha green tea latte, the hardest part is starting because you have to pick your matcha powder. There are so many options out there! What’s the difference between baking grade, ceremonial, culinary, etc.?
Well, I’ve found my favorite matcha powder is this first harvest latte grade powder.
If the brand you found doesn’t label their matcha green tea powder as “latte” grade, then be sure to select “ceremonial grade matcha” for the best flavor and quality. Avoid “culinary grade” as that is meant for baking and cooking.
Pick Your Tool
The next part that can make or break having the perfect matcha latte is getting it smooth and perfectly blended.
A lot of people use a bamboo matcha whisk (how matcha is traditionally made), but if you don’t have one, don’t let that stop you. You can use a milk frother, this metal whisk or even an immersion blender.
TIP: For an iced latte, if you don’t have a bamboo whisk, the immersion blender is a great way to get the powder completely dissolved.
4 Ingredients for an Iced Matcha Latte
This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients! You don’t need much:
- matcha powder – You want to be sure to buy a good quality matcha powder so your latte doesn’t have a bitter taste. This one is my favorite. Make sure you’re buying pure unsweetened matcha powder, and not a mix of different ingredients.
- maple syrup – For a lightly sweetened latte, maple syrup works great. You could also substitute agave nectar, honey or make a simple syrup as well.
- milk – My favorite milk for this recipe has been oat milk. But you could use almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk too. Hemp and soy also work! Whatever type of milk you have on hand is fine.
- water – Using hot water (80 degrees Celsius or about 175 degrees Fahrenheit) helps the matcha powder to dissolve easily when being whisked.
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
How to Make Matcha Iced Latte
Making an iced matcha latte can be done in just a few minutes!
Step 1 – Whisk Matcha + Hot Water
First things first, you’ll mix together the hot water and matcha green tea powder. You can do this with a handheld frother, immersion blender, bamboo whisk in a matcha bowl or mini whisk in a cup. Just make sure there are no clumps of matcha in the water.
Step 2 – Pour Matcha Over Ice
I like to first add ice to a large cup, then pour the matcha over ice.
Step 3 – Add Milk
Then finally add your milk of choice, give it a stir and taste test.
TIP: You could add a splash of vanilla or mint for some extra flavor!
Step 4 – Taste!
If you want a stronger latte, you can use more matcha powder or you can leave out the water. Just blend the matcha powder with an immersion blender for a few seconds to dissolve into the milk.
Lots of ways to make this and make it your own!
Make a Flavored Matcha Latte
There are lots of ways to make this and make it your own. If you’re looking to add a little more flavor to your matcha latte, try these ideas:
- add touch of vanilla extract
- blend in a dash of cinnamon and turmeric along with the matcha powder
- add some chai spices, my DIY blend linked.
- make a mint simple syrup
Matcha FAQs
How hot should water be for a matcha latte?
You want the water to be around 80º Celsius or 175º Fahrenheit. This will preserve the nutrients and taste of the matcha.
What kind of milk should I use for matcha?
You can use your choice of milk when making a matcha iced latte. However, it is said that the casein in dairy milk blocks the absorption of the antioxidants found in matcha. So, it is best to use a non-dairy milk so you get the health benefits of drinking matcha.
What kind of matcha should I use for a latte?
The quality of matcha powder will drastically affect the flavor and taste of your latte. Ceremonial grade or latte grade is best when drinking a matcha latte.
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Iced Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- ¼ cup hot water, around 175ºF or 80ºC
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder, to taste (latte grade or ceremonial grade)
- 2-3 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 2 cups your favorite non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Combine hot water with matcha green tea powder; whisk until powder is dissolved.
- Add ice to 2 large cups; divide matcha mixture between two cups, pouring over ice. Add maple syrup (or simple syrup of choice).
- Add 1 cup of milk to each cup; stir and enjoy!
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