This Iced Matcha Latte recipe is a creamy and refreshing beverage. Matcha Lattes can be made hot and cold! If you're missing your usual iced matcha latte from Starbucks or your neighborhood coffee shop, this recipe is for you! As a result, you'll be able to make your favorite drink at home!
In the afternoon, around 3pm, I get SUPER sleepy. I need a pick me up. And that pick me up during warmer weathered months is this: an Iced Matcha Latte.
And in the afternoon when I need a bit of a pick-me-up and know I can’t handle coffee or an espresso beverage (I’ll be up all night), a matcha latte is the perfect go-to.
What is Matcha?
Matcha powder is made up of ground up green tea leaves. Instead of brewing a cup of tea with tea leaves, this is ground up leaves that are dissolved into the warm/hot water. If you ever have the privilege of visiting Kyoto, Japan, be sure to go to a tea house and buy some beautiful matcha green tea powder for the road. The packets make great gifts.
This Matcha Iced Latte couldn’t be simpler. As a result, it's the perfect thing to make at home!
How to Make Iced Matcha Latte
STEP 1:
You put a few teaspoons of matcha powder in a measuring cup and add a few tablespoons of hot water.
STEP 2:
Whisk it until the matcha has dissolved and then you pour in the remaining water and whisk some more. I transfer it to the fridge or freezer to chill for about 15 minutes.
I know the cooling part is a drag but it helps a whole lot in the end result.
STEP 4:
After the matcha is cooled, add a ridiculous amount of ice to a glass. And then, pour the almond milk (or milk of choice) into the glass and a splash of simple syrup. Lastly, pour in the matcha. As a result, there is unbridled happiness!
I mean…this isn’t really a recipe but more of an idea of inspiration? (I hope…?)
Milk Options for an Iced Matcha Latte
- Oat milk
- Almond milk
- Whole milk
- Soy milk
Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup warm water
- Ice
- Milk of choice (I used almond milk)
Instructions
- In a measuring cup or bowl, add the matcha powder. Pour in the 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot water and whisk until the matcha has fully incorporated into the water. This should create almost a bit of a paste.
- Pour in the remaining 1 cup of water and mix. Transfer to the fridge or freezer to chill for about 15 minutes.
- Fill two glasses full of ice and add your milk of choice so the glass is about ¾ of the way full. If you like, this is a great time to add any simple syrup. Lastly, pour in the chilled matcha and stir.
Notes
Nutrition
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Katie says
Can I leave the matcha water mixture in a fridge overnight?
Adrianna Adarme says
that should work!
Ashia says
This is my first time making a clump-free matcha latte!!! It's not quite as strong as I'd prefer, so I'll try increasing the matcha next time by a quarter teaspoon (or use a different variety), but overall I'm pleased with the results. I used soy milk, a splash of unflavored soy creamer, and cardamom syrup. I look forward to experimenting with different syrups and non-dairy milks. Thank you!
Adrianna Adarme says
wonderful!! YAY! sounds delicious.
Jordan says
Great recipe! Love those glasses. Where did you find them?
Mariah says
This recipe was so good! I absolutely love matcha but can’t make it myself so this was a huge help.
Edna says
Can I use Half and Half?
Suzanne says
This was great! Thank you. I was wondering how to use some vanilla matcha I bought. I added my homemade mint syrup to it and used Silk's new-ish Nextmilk - which is really good in drinks. It turned out perfectly.
Ana says
Just curious, will 1 cup of water not water down the drink?
Adrianna Adarme says
nope!
Amy says
Which brand of matcha did you use? The one I bought is so chalky and tastAmy