This iced matcha latte will welcome you into a world of cool and refreshing bliss. Matcha’s rich and grassy flavors with chilled milk and ice create a refreshing drink that’s perfect just about anytime of day. This matcha drink recipe comes together with just a few basic ingredients (pick your own milk, I love it with almond milk!) and is finished with a sweet cream cold foam topper for the ultimate sweet sip.
Matcha, a finely ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves, has long been celebrated for its vibrant green color and unique flavor profile, which is typically either loved or disliked, but if you’re here, you must be from the first camp. And if you love this special drink, be sure to try my dirty chai latte, lavender latte, or classic latte next time.
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
- What is an Iced Matcha Latte?
- What You'll Love About this Matcha Drink Recipe
- Matcha Video
- Ingredients
- How to Make an Iced Matcha Latte
- FAQs
- Is an iced matcha latte healthy?
- Does matcha have caffeine?
- Is matcha latte better hot or cold?
- How do you make an iced matcha latte taste better?
- What flavors taste best with matcha?
- Storage Instructions
- What to Serve with Iced Matcha Drink Recipe
- Want More?
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What is an Iced Matcha Latte?
An iced matcha latte is a matcha latte (matcha tea + milk) that is served cold over ice. It’s similar to an espresso latte, but is made with a concentrated matcha tea instead of espresso.
What You’ll Love About this Matcha Drink Recipe
- Mild, grassy flavors
- Easy to make
- Made with just 3 ingredients
- You can make to your own liking
Matcha Video
Ingredients
- Matcha – Use a high-quality, ceremonial-grade matcha powder for the best flavor. Just as high-quality coffee beans will give you a superior cup of coffee, matcha is the same.
- Water – You’ll need hot water. Ideally, at around 175 degrees F if you are able to be that precise.
- Sweetener – Sweetener is optional and to your preference. Using a syrup or liquid sweetener doesn’t require any dissolving, but you could also whisk a powdered sweetener into the warm matcha until dissolved.
- Milk – You have so many milk options! I love a matcha latte with almond milk, but you can use cow’s milk, oat milk, soy milk, or any other milk alternative that you like.
How to Make an Iced Matcha Latte
This is an overview on how to make an iced matcha green tea latte, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.
FAQs
Is an iced matcha latte healthy?
Similar to green tea, which technically matcha is a green tea but prepared and processed in a different way, matcha tea is thought to have health benefits like being high in antioxidants and other health-promoting compounds. For an estimate on the iced matcha latte calories, see the nutrition facts below the recipe card.
Does matcha have caffeine?
The short answer is yes, read this article for a deeper dive and more info.
Is matcha latte better hot or cold?
This is totally your preference! I enjoy both and order based on the season and temperature outside. Both hot and cold are creamy and earthy in flavor.
How do you make an iced matcha latte taste better?
Matcha does have a very distinct, grassy flavor which isn’t always a favorable quality, but it of course depends on your preference! I think adding a bit of sweetness to your matcha drink helps a lot. A coffee shop in my neighborhood has a drink that uses strawberry milk and it is delightful.
What flavors taste best with matcha?
Again, this probably gets down to your personal preference, but the whole point of matcha drinks are to taste the matcha, so I will typically add a little vanilla syrup, simple syrup, or honey.
Storage Instructions
This iced matcha tea latte is best served immediately.
What to Serve with Iced Matcha Drink Recipe
If you’re serving this homemade iced matcha latte in the morning, try serving it up with one of these breakfast favorites:
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Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Japanese
Description
This iced matcha latte recipe is earthy, creamy, and refreshing all at the same time. Customize this matcha drink easily so it’s perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1–2 grams matcha (1/2 tsp – 1 tsp)
- 2 oz. water (between 165-175 degrees F)
- sweetener of choice (optional)
- 8 oz. milk of choice
Instructions
- Sift matcha into bowl or mug. Pour water over and whisk, making an “M” shape until fully dissolved. (You can also use hand frother if you don’t have a matcha whisk)
- Stir in sweetener if using.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour milk over the top.
- Pour matcha over milk and stir to combine if desired.
- Top with cold foam. Sip!
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Brian
That’s one proper recipe, listing the ingredients and nutrition facts very nicely, thank you!
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Emily
Thanks Brian!