You will love this creamy iced matcha latte with an earthy flavor and natural sweetness that makes it so refreshing. This delicious, revitalizing beverage is made in five minutes with five easy ingredients. Skip the line at Starbucks and make this tasty latte at home.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is Japanese dried green tea leaves finely ground into powder. It is all the craze right now, and rightfully so. Its earthy, sweet flavor makes it delicious in matcha cookies, cakes, pancakes, and, of course, lattes.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Matcha powder: There are three types of matcha: culinary grade, premium grade, and ceremonial grade. For this matcha latte recipe, I use a premium-grade barista blend.
- Milk: There are so many great choices here. I recommend plant-based milk such as oat, soy, or coconut milk.
- Sweetener: maple syrup, honey, agave nectar, or stevia for a zero-calorie option
How To Make Iced Matcha Latte
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below. See below in the recipe card notes how to make a warm matcha latte.
- Sift the matcha powder.
- Add the hot (not boiling water) and whisk for a couple of minutes in a zigzag pattern, creating a frothy foam on top.
- Add ice and milk to a couple of glasses. The smaller the glass, the greater the concentration of matcha.
- Divide the matcha mixture between the two glasses and stir to combine.
Preparation Tips
- The grade of matcha powder does matter. The matcha taste is very prevalent in a latte, so use premium or ceremonial grade matcha.
- Always whisk the matcha powder with hot water before adding it to your milk. It breaks up small clumps and enhances flavor, texture, and aroma.
- Warm the water to 160-175 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not add boiling water as it will burn the matcha, making it bitter and turning its beautiful green color brown or yellow.
- To make this a warm latte, skip the ice cubes and warm the milk before adding the matcha mixture.
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Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
You will love this creamy iced matcha latte with an earthy flavor and natural sweetness that makes it so darn refreshing.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder (premium or ceremonial grade)
- ½ cup hot water (160-175 degrees Fahrenheit)
- ice cubes
- 2 cups milk (almond, oat, soy, or coconut)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar (optional) to taste
Instructions
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl.
- Add the hot (not boiling water) and whisk for a couple of minutes in a zigzag pattern, creating a frothy foam on top.
- Add ice and milk to two glasses. The smaller the glass, the greater the concentration of matcha.
- Divide the matcha mixture between the two glasses and stir to combine.
Notes
To make this a warm latte, skip the ice cubes and warm the milk before adding the matcha mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 411mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Calcium: 322mg | Iron: 1mg
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Lisa
My daughters love Iced Matcha Latte, it looks so refreshing and as someone who loves green tea I have yet to try this. Now I want to try your recipe and make this for the girls.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Lisa! Enjoy!
Emmanuel Damian
I love iced matcha latte. It’s my alternative to coffee. It helps me relax!
Beth Pierce
Agreed!
Ben
This is such a refreshing drink. I drink matcha all the time, so I really enjoyed this.
Mimi
Iced Matcha Latte has always been my favorite, but after trying your recipe today, I’m hooked! Absolutely love it.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Mimi!
Vidhya
I’m a huge fan of Iced Matcha Latte! I usually buy it at my local coffee shop, but today I tried your recipe, and I’ll stick to it!
Katie Crenshaw
I was so surprised on how easy this was to make. It turned out lovely. It saves me so much money making it home. Win, win!
Catalina
I made this at home and it was so refreshing. Smooth, creamy, and better than the café version!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Catalina!
Amy
This iced matcha latte is such a refreshing treat! Love that your recipe is flexible enough for different milks and sweeteners. Thanks for sharing this!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Amy
Kristin
This is really good. I love the sweetness of the honey with the earthiness of the tea and the extra creaminess.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Kristin!
Maria
I love this! I’ve been trying to drink more matcha for its health benefits, and I loved this iced version.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Maria! I love it too!