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Published: May 3, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2025 by Meredith · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

Matcha Iced Latte

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Our homemade iced matcha latte recipe is light, creamy, and refreshing! With our tips for success and notes on how to customize your drink, we’ve outlined everything you need to know to make a coffeeshop worthy drink in the comfort of your own home.

A tall glass filled with an iced matcha latte with swirls of milk throughout. Surrounded by a spoon filled with matcha powder, a bamboo whisk, and a green linen.

You know I love making coffeehouse drinks at home. I’ve been doing this for 15+ years now because I’ve learned my homemade versions taste just as good (if not better) than the originals and by doing so I’ve been able to save a lot of money as well as a lot of time waiting in line by making my own! From fall favorites like a caramel apple spice or a pumpkin cream cold brew, to holiday drinks like a sugar cookie latte or a peppermint white chocolate mocha, to summertime sips like a brown sugar iced shaken espresso or a an iced white chocolate mocha… making DIY drinks at home is one of my favorite things to do!

Matcha lattes (especially sweetened with vanilla and pistachio syrup) are one of my favorite drinks anytime of year, especially when I’m looking for a little pick-me-up later in the morning or early in the afternoon! Matcha’s earthy flavor paired with the perfect amount of creamy milk and ice makes this matcha iced latte the perfect choice for a warm day.

Jump to:
  • What is Matcha?
  • Why You’ll Love My Iced Matcha Latte
  • Ingredients Needed for a Cold Matcha Latte
  • How to Make Iced Matcha Latte
  • Iced Matcha Latte Recipe Tips
  • Iced Matcha Latte Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
  • Love This Recipe? You May Also Enjoy
  • Cold Matcha Latte

What is Matcha?

In simplest terms, matcha is a variety of green tea. However, it is grown and processed differently than standard green teas resulting in a tea powder that has a unique nutrient profile, a lot of antioxidants, and more caffeine than a typical green tea. It is often boasted to have a wide variety of health benefits as well.

Why You’ll Love My Iced Matcha Latte

Level of difficulty: Easy.

Flavor: A strong green tea flavor mixed with the creaminess of your milk of choice.

Time: It will take you less than 3 minutes to mix up your iced matcha green tea latte

Another view of a glass filled with an iced matcha latte with a straw. Includes a spoon of matcha powder, a small container of matcha powder, a bamboo whisk, and a green linen.

Ingredients Needed for a Cold Matcha Latte

Matcha Powder: the key ingredient for this summertime favorite. Selecting a high quality matcha powder makes a big difference in your matcha lattes!

A Dash of Water: to help dissolve your matcha powder.

Milk of Choice: I personally use 2% or whole cows milk for my iced matcha lattes. However, if dairy is not a part of your diet, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk are all great choices.

Ice: enough to top your glass.

Optional – Sweetener: simple syrup, vanilla simple syrup, or agave syrup are both great options if you’d like to add a little extra sweetness to your drink.

Optional – Flavoring: an easy option is adding a splash of vanilla extract to your iced matcha latte for a little extra fun, since this is a standard pantry item for most people.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to Make Iced Matcha Latte

Place your matcha powder and a small amount of water in your glass. Whisk until the matcha has dissolved.

  • I’ve learned that using my handheld frother makes this process so much easier and does an awesome job at getting rid of any clumps of matcha that sometimes like to hang around!

Fill the glass with ice.

Top with milk of choice. Option to add sweetener and/or flavoring here too.

Give it a stir, sip, and enjoy!

Top down view of an iced matcha latte.

Iced Matcha Latte Recipe Tips

Whisking matcha is an integral part of any matcha drink recipe. Since matcha is a fine powder, it cannot be steeped like other teas. Thoroughly whisking your matcha powder suspends the powder in the liquid and helps to avoid a chalky and clumpy drink.

There are multiple ways to whisk matcha, with my personal favorite way using a handheld frother because it’s so easy and convenient. A bamboo whisk is the traditional tool used for whisking matcha. If you do not have either of these, you can use a regular whisk too (however I’ve found it more difficult to get all of the clumps out with this method).

tool options for whisking matcha powder. this includes a handheld frother, a mini whisk, and a bamboo whisk.

Iced Matcha Latte Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

What is matcha?

In the simplest terms, matcha is a variety of green tea. However, it is grown and processed differently than standard green teas resulting in a tea powder that has a unique nutrient profile, a lot of antioxidants, and more caffeine than a typical green tea. It is often boasted to have a wide variety of health benefits as well.

What kind of matcha should I use for a matcha latte?

I highly recommend using a ceremonial grade matcha when making a matcha latte. Ceremonial grade matcha is smoother and generally has a less earthy taste as compared to other grades, making it more enjoyable to drink!

How do I avoid having clumps of matcha in my drink?

Making sure you thoroughly whisk your matcha powder with a small amount of water before preparing your full drink is key! I’ve found using a bamboo whisk or my handheld frother are the best ways to do this. If you do not have either, you can use a regular whisk too (I just haven’t had as good of luck getting all the clumps out with this method).

Can I add fun flavorings to my iced matcha latte?

Of course! My go-to is using a little vanilla extract for a vanilla iced matcha latte (because it’s something I always have in my pantry). Coconut is another flavor that pairs well with matcha. I know some people like to buy the coffeehouse flavor syrups for use at home, and if that’s your jam, the possibilities are endless!

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tall glass filled with an iced matcha latte with a glass straw. the glass sits on a wooden board with a green linen behind it.

Cold Matcha Latte

Meredith
This iced matcha latte recipe is creamy, refreshing, and very enjoyable to sip on. A great way to start the day or enjoy a midday pick-me-up!
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 1 Drink
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
  • 1-2 tablespoon water
  • ice
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or other flavoring
  • optional: 1-2 teaspoon simple syrup or agave syrup

Instructions
 

  • Place your matcha powder and a small amount of water in your glass. Whisk until the matcha has dissolved.*
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Top with milk of choice. Option to add sweetener and/or flavoring here too.
  • Give it a stir, sip, and enjoy!

Notes

*Note on whisking (step 1): I’ve found that using a handheld frother or bamboo whisk work best.
*The best milk options for an iced matcha latte include dairy milk (2% or whole), oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk.
*The nutrition facts for this recipe were calculated with 2% milk

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 330mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 441IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 284mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Rebecca Gremmel says

    October 08, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    I have a frother so this is perfect for me! So much easier than getting a blender out. No clean up! After frothing the matcha and water I added a couple of tablespoons of instant milk, canned milk or creamer plus a little extra water and frothed it again. Then ice and water if needed and stirred. I can’t afford milk at this time. My daughter had bought me the matcha. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      October 09, 2022 at 3:50 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that this recipe worked well for your Rebecca! And I’m glad the instant milk, canned milk, and creamer have worked for you in this recipe too. Thank you so much for making my recipe!

      Reply
  2. Kym says

    September 10, 2022 at 1:00 am

    5 stars
    Hello,

    I am new to matcha green tea! I made my first latte following your recipe..with adjustments. Your nutrition info states 12 grams of sugar and 11 carbs. Where is all the sugar and carbs coming from? Thanks!!

    😫…I have to keep a watch on those two things😔

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    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      September 10, 2022 at 10:55 pm

      Hi Kym, I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the matcha latte! The carbs and sugar values shown are from the 2% dairy milk the recipe is calculated with. You can use a different milk that fits your dietary needs; I believe almond milk has much lower carb and sugar levels.

      Reply
  3. M. says

    May 11, 2022 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the great instructions – I love iced matcha lattes, and I’m glad I can make them at home now!

    Reply
    • ourlovelanguageisfood says

      May 11, 2022 at 8:54 pm

      You are so welcome! I hope you can enjoy a nice iced matcha latte often this summer 😊

      Reply

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