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 3/4 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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I just made this recipe and it’s really good!! Thanks for the recipe 😀
This was my first attempt at making an iced latte. This is a good recipe!! I followed it word for word. I made my own simple syrup. Comparing it to the iced matcha I buy at my local coffee shop the one I made was a little thinner and watery so I added a little more oat milk and a little more simple syrup and it really helped. I’ll try a thicker oat milk and I think it will be exactly like the coffee shop matcha. Highly recommend! Thanks for the recipe…it’ll save me money!
Hi! Can I save the 2nd cup for later/next day if stored in a mason jar that’s kept in the fridge? Will the taste or the benefits of matcha be compromised? Thanks in advance!
yep absolutely! it should still be good.
It tastes grainy and powdery and I can’t afford simple syrup it’s so bitter!!!
simple syrup is simply 1 parts sugar to 1 parts water. so should be pretty inexpensive 🙂
I bought some high grade matcha green tea & can’t wait to make this!! I love the StarBucks one but they don’t always put in enough matcha tea!!!
I love this recipe! I made some modifications to it, like the amount of milk, but that was all preference! It was super smooth and refreshing! Thanks for sharing!
While green tea will usually deliver many health benefits, there are several precautions for those with current health conditions and allergies. Green tea is without a doubt better and viable alternative to drinking coffee.
This was so easy make and refreshing!!
I love this! I made two servings and downed it within minutes 😉 I added maple syrup as a sweetener. It was very easy to make and not grainy at all like mine sometimes are. Thanks for the recipe!
love to hear it!
I’ve tried so many matcha recipes that leave it separated and bad. This one is by far the best! Thanks for sharing!!
GREAT! YAY!
Can i ask the best matcha to use please? X
Really delicious matcha. I don’t have the proper tools so I just used a whisk But still tasted really good. I’ve tried a few recipes that weren’t great but this one really is. Simple, easy and so fresh.
WONDERFUL!
Just made it and it turned out great. The secret to a non gritty matcha is using Japanese matcha. Other matcha is not grown or harvested the way Japanese matcha is which then results in grittiness and no foam. I added vanilla and agave- yummy!
I know this is totally random, and I’m not sure if you’re going to see this. But what font do you use? It’s really pretty!
hi! sorry i’m not sure 🙂
its very good I have tried multiple matcha recipes but never liked any of em, thank you!
The best I’ve tried!
I added some maple syrup and it tasted great, thanks for the recipe.
sounds awesome!
I love this recipe! I would also love to know where those glasses are from or if anyone knows where to find similar ones!
ikea you can get those with a lot of varied colors too
Refreshing and healthy. That’s what i need today. Love the matcha flavor.