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Serving Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients. Iced Matcha Latte
A cooling, jewel-green iced latte with earthy matcha layered over cold milk for a smooth caffeine lift.
Contains common allergens
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Good to know
- Ready in under 30 minutes
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Instructions
5 steps- 1
Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl or wide cup to remove any clumps, which keeps the final drink silky rather than grainy.
- 2
Add the hot water, which should be just below boiling at around 175 degrees F, then whisk briskly in a zigzag W-motion with a bamboo whisk or small handheld frother for 20 to 30 seconds until a fine, even foam forms on top.
- 3
Stir the honey or simple syrup into the warm matcha until fully dissolved.
- 4
Fill a tall glass with the ice and pour the milk over it, leaving room at the top.
- 5
Slowly pour the whisked matcha over the milk to create a layered effect, then stir before drinking. Serve immediately.
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80/100
Good fit for most families
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Nutrition
per serving180
Calories
8 g
Protein
19 g
Carbs
8 g
Fat
Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.
Listahan cooking guide
Chef notes & practical guide
Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.
Cultural context
Matcha needs to be whisked with a small amount of hot water first, breaking up its fine clumps into a smooth paste, before it ever meets milk or ice, since matcha stirred directly into a cold drink tends to float in undissolved specks.
Listahan note
This version whisks the matcha into a concentrated paste and sweetens it at that stage, since sweetener added after the milk and ice go in rarely dissolves fully in a cold glass.
Technique cues
- Matcha powder needs to be whisked with a small amount of hot, not boiling, water first, using a brisk back-and-forth motion, since whisked this way it breaks up into a smooth, lump-free paste rather than clumping.
- Water that's actually boiling can scorch matcha's delicate flavor and turn it bitter; keeping it just below a full boil preserves the powder's more vegetal, less bitter side.
- Sweetening the matcha paste itself, before it meets milk or ice, ensures the sweetener actually dissolves rather than sitting undissolved at the bottom of a cold glass.
- Pouring the milk over ice first, then adding the whisked matcha paste on top, creates the layered look many iced matcha drinks are served with before they're stirred together.
Kitchen flow
- Parallel prep
- Chill glasses and prep garnish while Iced Matcha Latte steeps, blends, or infuses, so nothing is rushed once it's ready to pour. This one leans on the 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup. The boil step is what sets the pace here.
- Make-ahead
- Batch the base of Iced Matcha Latte (the 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup) ahead and refrigerate, then finish and garnish individual servings right before pouring. The boil step is what sets the pace here.
- Leftover move
- Leftover Iced Matcha Latte keeps refrigerated in a sealed container; give it a stir or shake before pouring again since it may separate. This one leans on the 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup. Plan around the boil; that's the slow part.
- Cleanup rhythm
- Rinse the blender or pitcher used for Iced Matcha Latte immediately — sticky or dairy-based drinks are far easier to clean before they dry. This one leans on the 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup. Everything else is quick — the boil is the one step that takes real time.
Ingredient brief
Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.
1 1/2 teaspoons culinary-grade matcha powder
Flavor support
Purpose: 1/2 teaspoons culinary-grade matcha powder supports the balance of Iced Matcha Latte and should taste integrated.
Handling: Measure before heating and break up clumps so the mix distributes evenly.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
2 tablespoons hot water
Flavor support
Purpose: tablespoons hot water supports the balance of Iced Matcha Latte and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1 to 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup, to taste
Sweetness and aroma
Purpose: to 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup, to taste adds aroma, sweetness, or warmth without needing extra garnish.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
1 cup milk of choice
Richness and texture
Purpose: cup milk of choice rounds the texture and helps the dish feel complete.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use unsweetened dairy-free alternatives only where they still provide enough fat and body.
1 cup ice cubes
Flavor support
Purpose: cup ice cubes supports the balance of Iced Matcha Latte and should taste integrated.
Handling: Prep before heat is high so the cooking step can move without rushing.
Adaptation: Use the closest fresh equivalent and expect a modest shift in flavor or texture.
Technique notes
- Use a bamboo whisk or a small handheld frother if you have one, a regular spoon struggles to fully break up matcha's fine clumps.
- Taste the matcha paste before adding milk, since it's much easier to adjust sweetness at that concentrated stage than after the drink is fully diluted.
- Serve immediately after stirring, matcha can settle toward the bottom of the glass if the drink sits for a long stretch.
Ingredient swaps
- Dairy-free direction
- Swap the milk of choice for a full-fat plant milk (oat, coconut, or soy all whip and pour similarly) — the texture shifts slightly but the dish holds together. This one leans on the 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup.
- Lower-sodium direction
- Hold back roughly a third of the salt at first; taste once everything else has had time to come together. This one leans on the 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup.
- Weeknight shortcut
- Freeze the fruit or add-ins ahead in single-serve bags — a busy-night version is just dump and blend. This one leans on the 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup.
Serve alongside
- Fresh fruit
- Cucumber slices
- Plain rice crackers
- Cold water
- Sparkling water
Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.
Storage & reheating
- Refrigerate covered for up to 3 days when the drink is brewed, blended, or mixed ahead.
- Stir or shake before serving over fresh ice.
- Do not freeze unless the recipe is meant to become pops or granita.
Equipment
- Pitcher or blender
- Measuring cup
- Long spoon
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