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GET IT NOWI’m a coffee girl through and through, but every once in a while I like to change it up with matcha lattes. And particularly in the summer months, those grassy, nutty flavors are perfect in a chilled glass. That’s when I make this iced matcha latte recipe the most. It’ll give you all those Starbucks vibes (it does for me), except it’s much kinder on your wallet — and you can customize the taste. Let’s get that matcha magic flowing!
Why You’ll Love My Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
- Smooth & creamy – Every sip is velvety smooth and earthy, and I sweeten this healthy drink naturally. The key to the perfect texture is how you mix the matcha, and the water temperature.
- Simple, yet feels fancy – 5 simple ingredients, ready in 5 minutes. Boom, I feel like I’m at the coffee shop! Skip the lines and make my iced matcha latte at home yourself… in less time than your local Starbucks.
- It’s just pretty – Okay, this might be just me, but I’m obsessed with the vibrant green color. We eat (and drink) with our eyes first!
- No coffee jitters – Matcha is magical! It’s got caffeine, yes, but also L-Theanine, which helps you relax without drowsiness [source]. For me, it’s the perfect gentle morning boost on calmer days, without the jitters.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my iced matcha latte recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Matcha Powder – If you’re not familiar with this green tea powder, it’s simply Japanese green tea leaves ground into a fine powder. There are different grades of matcha. I prefer ceremonial grade matcha. It’s the highest quality, super fine in texture, and has less bitterness, but it’s more expensive. You can certainly use culinary grade matcha, which is more gritty, but more affordable and great for recipes. It dissolves just fine in hot water.
- Milk Of Your Choice – I usually use almond milk for my iced matcha latte, but sometimes I swap out 1/4 cup of the milk for half and half when I want it extra creamy. You can use any kind of milk you’ve got — regular dairy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, or even hemp milk.
- Honey – Sweetener is optional, but a touch of honey adds nice sweetness that contrasts the earthy flavor of the matcha. I always use my natural sugar-free honey for this iced matcha green tea latte, but regular is fine. Maple syrup (or my sugar free maple syrup) would also work as a substitute.
- Hot Water – To dissolve the matcha powder.
- Ice – To make it iced!
How To Make An Iced Matcha Latte
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Assemble the glasses. Divide the ice, milk, and honey between 2 glasses.
- Dissolve the powder. Place the matcha powder in a small bowl and add hot water. (See my tips on this below.)
- Whisk until smooth. I use a matcha whisk, but a regular whisk will work just fine.
- Combine. Pour half of the matcha mixture in each glass, over the milk. Stir your iced matcha latte until combined.
My Recipe Tips
- Use hot water, but not boiling. Cold water won’t work because you’ll end up with clumps, but boiling water will make your iced matcha latte bitter. I recommend water at no more than 175 degrees F. I use this kettle that has built-in temperature control, but you can also just boil water and let it cool a bit in a glass measuring cup before mixing with the matcha powder.
- Dissolve the matcha completely. Make sure the powder completely dissolves in the water before you add it to your glasses, or your drink will be gritty.
- Sweeten to your taste. While my recipe suggests a tablespoon of honey, everyone’s sweetness preference varies. You can always add more sweetener at the end, or skip it if you don’t want it sweet.
- Chill your glass first. Before I start making my iced matcha latte, I pop the glass in the freezer for a few minutes. Ah, extra refreshing vibes!
- For a frothy finish, use a milk frother. This requires blending in a larger pitcher so that it doesn’t splash all over the place, but I love it when I have the extra time. I have and really like this frother. If you don’t have one, you can also blend in a blender to make it frothy.
Flavor Variations
I make the classic version of this iced matcha latte most often, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up! Here are some variations you can try:
- Vanilla – Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract together with the milk.
- Spiced – Sprinkle a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice into the matcha. I like this one for those transitional fall days when I’m not sure if it’s still summer or if it’s fall yet.
- Chocolate – Stir a tablespoon of cocoa powder together with the matcha powder. I call this one an iced matcha mocha! (And now that you’ve got cocoa powder, you’ve got an excuse to whip up my sugar-free hot chocolate mix, too.)
- Minty – Muddle some fresh mint leaves in your iced matcha latte. I’ll admit I don’t love mint, but this would be lovely for a hot day if you’re a fan.
- Whipped Cream – If you’re feeling a little decadent, top your drink with whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of matcha on top. I use my sugar-free whipped cream when I’m up for it.
My Favorite Whisk For This Recipe
Although you could use a small normal whisk or even a fork, I just love my matcha whisk. It’s this cute little bamboo whisk with thin tines that help dissolve the matcha powder perfectly. Plus, it feels kind of fancy!
Iced Matcha Latte
Whip up my iced matcha latte recipe in minutes! You just need matcha, water, your favorite milk, honey & ice for a refreshing, healthy drink.
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Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Divide the ice, milk, and honey between two glasses.
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Place the matcha powder in a small bowl. Add the hot water.
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Using a matcha whisk, whisk the matcha and water, until smooth and combined.
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Pour half of the matcha mixture in each glass, over the milk. Stir until combined.
LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
Nutrition info does not include the optional honey.
I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy.
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Iced Matcha Latte
22 Comments
Carol
0I love anything Matcha, so I had to give this a try. It’s very refreshing, quick and easy to make.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m so happy you enjoyed this drink, Carol! Thank you.
Camilla
0Can i have it alone as breakfast?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Camilla, That’s really up to you! This iced matcha latte is very low in calories, so I don’t think it would keep you full for very long if you’re hungry, but I personally am not that hungry in the morning so have had it by itself.
Kiana
0This latte was fantastic! I loved how smooth and creamy it turned out. I made it with almond milk, and the hint of honey added just the right sweetness. Perfect drink!
Fran
0Maya, my daughter loves matcha and this drink is perfect! So simple and easy, she makes it several times a day lol. thanks for sharing!
Isabel
0I made this yesterday and I made again today. Loving it. Sweetness is just right not overly sweet and best of all, healthy. Thanks Maya
Janie
0I tried this matcha and love it. It’s not too sweet but, just right (and I have a sweet tooth). I followed the recipe exactly. I did not have whipped cream but, it tastes delicious without it. This will go in my weekly rotation. Thanks Maya.
Wholesome Yum A
0This was fantastic! Thank you for this! It is great to be able to still have some favorite treats without all the sugar and calories. I’ve made this a few times, and sometimes I add more almond milk, add Avocado and spinach and turn it into a meal-replacement smoothie. So good! Thanks again!
Carol Rizzo
0Hello, love this recipe but don’t like very cold drinks, can I skip the ice?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Carol, You could just use cold water, but it will probably be lukewarm because the matcha gets dissolved in hot water. You might prefer it with hot milk in that case instead, and no ice.
Lori
0I Love Matcha tea… and now I have my favorite breakfast drink.. Thank you, it is amazing..
Wholesome Yum A
0I just made this yesterday for me and my guy. It tasted JUST like the matcha latte I used to get at Starbucks – you don’t even notice that it is low carb! My guy usually hates fake sweeteners (I have to make sugar free versions for myself and regular versions for him if I share something like this) but he said he liked this! He said it tasted like a regular sweetened drink. I will be making this drink all summer long. Thank you!
Reagan
0I had never had matcha before but this was delicious!
Natalie
0Can I assume regular milk can be used in place of the almond milk? Or any other alternatives? Thanks.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Natalie, Yes, you can use regular milk if you like.
Beth
0My teenage and I were just looking up what exactly was matcha. Looks and sounds good to us. This is the first recipe we are trying!
Beth
0Only 5 minutes to all this flavor? Perfect!! What a fun, pretty drink!
Neha
0I love the flavor of matcha! Can’t believe this latte was so easy to make.
Candice
0I love matcha green tea, and this version is just as fantastic as the matcha latte I find myself often craving. Thanks for sharing this… I’ll be making it often!
Patty at Spoonabilities
0This is the perfect healthy, delicious, awesome treat to cure all the holiday binging!