Iced Matcha Latte
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Skip the coffee shop costs! Learn how to make a velvety, vibrant Iced Matcha Latte at home featuring whisked Japanese green tea layered beautifully over milk.
Skip the coffee shop markup, the iced matcha latte is two minutes away at home. We whisk ceremonial-grade matcha into a smooth, bright green concentrate, pour it over cold milk and ice, and get the same earthy-sweet drink for a fraction of the price. Creamy, calm, and unfussily beautiful.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1.5 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 🫗 2 oz (60 ml) warm water (175°F / 80°C)
- 🫗 1 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup
- 🫗 6 oz (180 ml) whole milk or barista oat milk
- 🫗 Ice
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Sift the matcha powder through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl to remove all micro-clumps.
Pour the 2 oz (60 ml) of warm water over the powder.
Whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk (*chasen*) in a quick back-and-forth "W" motion for 30 seconds until a fine, creamy froth forms on top with no powder residue.
Stir your honey or simple syrup directly into the warm matcha shot.
Fill a serving glass generously with clear ice cubes and pour in 6 oz (180 ml) of your favorite cold milk.
Slowly drizzle the sweet whisked matcha over the top of the milk to create a stunning, distinct two-layer presentation. Stir completely before enjoying.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Iced Matcha Latte
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Using Hot Boiling Water: Pouring boiling water directly from a kettle onto matcha will scorch the leaves instantly, transforming your vibrant green, smooth latte into a dull brown, intensely bitter beverage.
🔄 Variations
Iced Vanilla Matcha: Add 1/2 tsp of pure vanilla bean paste directly to the milk layer before pouring the matcha for an incredibly aromatic sweet profile.
Strawberry Matcha Layer: Layer 2 tablespoons of sweet mashed strawberry puree at the absolute bottom of the glass before adding the ice, milk, and matcha for a trendy tri-color cafe treat.
🧊 Storage
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Drink immediately after preparing to maximize the health benefits of the fresh antioxidants. The sweetened matcha liquid base can be stored alone in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
💡 Chef Tips
The Ideal Milk Match: Barista-edition oat milk is widely considered the ultimate partner for iced matcha lattes because its natural grain sweetness masks any residual bitterness from the green tea leaves perfectly without needing excess sugar.
Avoid Metal Spoons: When mixing pure matcha powder, try to stick to bamboo whisks or silicone tools. Metal whisks can alter the delicate flavor profile of high-grade ceremonial tea leaves.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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