Easy & Beginner Friendly Iced Matcha Latte Recipe

If you’re looking for an easy (and dairy free if preferred) iced matcha latte recipe to make at home, look no further because I am going to teach you how to make it and the best ingredients to use.

I used to absolutely hate matcha. I was someone who really wanted to like it because I knew it had health benefits and I am in to eating things that are good for me, but no matter what I did, I did not like how it tasted.

After countless attempts to making my own, trying it at coffee shops, I finally found a brand I like and realized the key to liking matcha – the quality. Ceremonial grade matcha can be a little pricier but most definitely worth it for the taste.

I should have known this, because I am a big fan of quality when it comes to what I eat and what I buy, but I didn’t know that matcha fell into that category (turns out everything actually does haha), but most certainly matcha.

I finally made this very easy matcha latte at my house one day, years ago, and it has stuck with me ever since. If you are wanting to love matcha and you are new to making it, I encourage you to try this recipe! From a now self-proclaimed matcha snob, I promise not to steer you wrong. Cheers. xx

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What is matcha?

Matcha is a ground up tea powder made from the leaves of green tea leaves. It is most commonly found in Japan. It’s a lot smoother and slightly sweeter than regular green tea. It’s much more concentrated and bright green colored from being made of the leaves.

Iced matcha latte ingredients

1.5-2 teaspoon of ceremonial grade matcha powder (this is a triple toxin screened brand that I use)
1/4 cup of hot water
1-2 teaspoon of honey
1-2 tablespoons of Nutpods dairy free vanilla creamer (use whatever creamer you like, this is my fave dairy free one)
1 cup of milk (I use dairy free but use what you like)
Ice

How to make an iced matcha latte

1. Add ice, milk and creamer and honey into a cup and mix
2. Place a teaspoon of matcha into another glass or matcha mixing bowl
3. Pour about 1/4 cup of purified hot water over the matcha powder. Mix with either an electric hand frother or a traditional matcha whisk until there are no clumps.
4. Pour the matcha over the milk and ice and stir gently.

If you’re looking for an all natural matcha set to make your matcha with, this kit comes with a ceramic bowl, whisk holder, 100% bamboo whisk and a stainless steel sifter.

Are iced matcha lattes healthy?

Matcha is full of polyphenols which can have an anti-inflammatory effect. Matcha also has an amino acid called L-theanine which has been connected to improved focus and concentration. I personally find that I feel much more focused and less jittery when I drink matcha compared to when I drink coffee.

Matcha has also been connected to having positive effects on things like heart health and brain health. As always, you will want to make sure you don’t add a ton of sugar to it to keep it on the healthier side. I like a little bit of raw honey in mine and sometimes will add a dash of our maple syrup for a more rich and bold flavor.

What is the best matcha ratio for an iced latte?

The best ratio for matcha is about 1-1.5 teaspoons of matcha powder to 2-3 tablespoons of water with about 3/4 cup of milk. I use more or less depending on how bold I want the flavor.

Tips

• Add a cold foam if you’r feeling fancy. I do a teaspoon of maple syrup, dash of cinnamon with about a 1/4 cup of soy or oat milk. Froth it with your electric frother till foamy and add on top. You can also do heavy cream or half and half.
• If you have a small matcha sifter, sift the matcha to help get rid of the clumps.
• Use soy milk if you want an extra protein boost. I use unsweetened and it has 7-8g of protein per cup. Protein match anyone?
• For ceremonial grade matcha, if you’re making a matcha hot or heating it up before making it, heat the water to 160°F – 175°F to not make the matcha bitter. Don’t boil it. You don’t have to heat up the water for an iced one if you don’t want to.
• Add a lot of ice if you like it really cold like myself. Nothing worse than a lukewarm iced matcha.
• You can also add collagen to boost the protein. I recommend heating up the water to mix the matcha and collagen together if you do. This is a glyphosate free, lab tested, pasture raised brand.

Wrap Up: The best iced matcha latte

Not only is match good for you, if you buy the right brand and use good quality ingredients, it can taste amazing and is much cheaper to make at home. I also appreciate that it gives me energy without the crash like coffee does (still not giving up my coffee just yet though!). My daily ritual of making a matcha is something I very much enjoy and look forward to.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a Starbucks iced matcha latte, but if you’ve been wanting an easy matcha latte recipe for at home without spending the $7 or $8 out, then definitely give this one a try and let me know how you like it!