How to Make an Iced Matcha Latte at Home

A few ingredients, a glass of ice and a moment for yourself. This is our suggested starting recipe for a creamy iced matcha latte—not a fixed rule. Adjust the milk and sweetness until the cup tastes right to you.

Makes one drink. Use plain matcha powder, not a premixed latte blend. For a blend, follow its own label instructions because the ingredients and serving size can be different.

What you will need

• 2 g plain matcha powder, about 0.07 oz by weight. Weigh it for consistency; spoon measures vary.
• 2 fl oz (60 mL) warm water, about 176°F (80°C).
• 6–8 fl oz (180–240 mL) cold milk or your preferred plant-based drink.
• Ice.
• Optional sweetener, to taste.

A small sieve and a matcha whisk are helpful. Have a bowl or wide cup for mixing and a separate glass for serving. This milk-forward recipe can be adjusted for a stronger or lighter cup.

Make your matcha base

Sift the matcha into a dry bowl to break up visible clumps. Add the warm water and whisk until the powder is evenly dispersed. You are making a small concentrated tea base before adding milk, rather than dropping dry powder straight into a full glass.

For technique context, Japanese tea producer Ippodo also recommends sifting and whisking matcha with water at 176°F (80°C). Our milk quantity and serving suggestion below are a separate, milk-forward variation.

Build the latte

Fill your serving glass with ice and add the cold milk. Pour the whisked matcha over it. Add your chosen sweetener, if using, and stir before drinking so that the flavor is even throughout.

A layered glass looks lovely, but you do not need to keep the layers separate to enjoy the drink. Milk choice and the ratio of tea to milk will change its character. Start with less milk for a stronger tea taste, or add a little more for a gentler cup.

For a strawberry matcha variation

Wash and hull a few fresh strawberries, then mash them. Spoon a little of the fruit into the bottom of the glass before adding ice, milk and the matcha base. Stir thoroughly to combine. The photograph on this page is serving inspiration; fruit, milk and other additions are not included with plain matcha.

Check the ingredients of your chosen milk or plant-based drink if you have allergies. This recipe does not make a drink allergen-free, and matcha naturally contains caffeine.

Make the next cup your own

Change one thing at a time: the milk amount, sweetness or tea strength. Keeping the quantities simple makes it easier to repeat the version you like. Follow the storage instructions on your tea and milk packaging, and prepare the drink with clean utensils.

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Preparation reference: Ippodo Tea — Iced Matcha. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.

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