Matcha Latte Recipe

Light, creamy and refreshing iced matcha latte made at home, in the blender in under a minute. This Starbucks copycat recipe taste just as good for a fraction of the price!Matcha!! Ever since I tried this iced matcha latte a few years ago, I’ve never turned back. It’s so creamy, refreshing and tastes like no other drink. I crave the iced version in the summer and usually end up picking up a glass at my local Starbucks, but it’s so expensive; $4 a cup? no, thank you. This homemade version tastes just as good, if not better for a fraction of the price.

The milk and matcha powder is mixed in the blender to remove any lumps. This means you can double or triple the recipe and store the remaining Matcha in the fridge for the rest of the week. To use, simply pour into a cup of ice and enjoy!

The trick to making a good matcha latte is a good quality matcha powder. Matcha powder is one of those things that you should spend the few extra pennies and get the good brand because matcha varies in quality. Generally, the lighter the matcha the better quality. Stay away from matcha that looks olive or brownish.

Matcha is a type of powdered green tea that is mostly grown and produced in Japan. During the last few weeks of their growth, the tea leaves are shaded from the sun to increase their chlorophyll content and produce the vibrant green color. The leaves are then ground to produce a fine powder which is used in recipes for making teas, lattes, smoothies, and even ice-cream.

Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

Creamy and refreshing homemade version of Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte made in the blender in under 1 minute.

Prep: 1min

Total: 1min

Yield: 1

Ingredients:

• 12 oz Milk of choice
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 2 tsp Vanilla Syrup (or honey, or sugar)
• 1 cup ice

Instruction:

1. To the bowl of a blender, add the milk, matcha powder, and vanilla syrup.Blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the matcha is lump free.
2. Pour into a cup of ice and Enjoy!

Matcha Latte

This 3-ingredient matcha latte is packed with antioxidants and delicious flavor. A cozy, healthy drink for cool days. Vegan!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1

Ingredients:

• ½ – 1 teaspoon matcha
• ¼ cup hot water
• ¼ cup warmed coconut milk
• Maple syrup, honey, stevia, or sweetener of choice, optional

Instruction:

1. Sift your matcha so it is lump-free.
2. Spoon the matcha into a large mug. Add the hot water and whisk briskly, in an up and down motion, until frothy – about 30 seconds or so. Add the coconut milk and whisk until well combined.
3. Taste and add additional water, coconut milk, and/or sweetener to your liking.

Matcha Latte

Learn how to make a creamy and frothy cup of homemade Matcha Latte! This hot beverage with green tea powder is packed with antioxidants and tastes better than Starbucks. It’s simple to make at home and easy to customize with either dairy or plant-based milk. While I enjoy this healthy drink without sweetener, you could also add a bit of sugar. The beautiful bright green color and earthy, sweet matcha flavor make for a cozy and soothing morning!

Prep: 2min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 11 g, unSaturated Fat 1.2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1½ tsp matcha (green tea powder)
• 2 Tbsp hot water ((176ºF or 80ºC))
• ¾ cup milk ((for vegan/vegetarian, use soy, oat, or almond milk))
• ½ tsp sugar ((optional; I don’t add it))
• matcha (green tea powder) ((to sprinkle on top))

Instruction:

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Matcha 101 + How To Make a Matcha Latte

FAQ

Are Matcha lattes actually good for you?

What do you put in a Matcha latte?

1. 12 oz Milk of choice.
2. 2 tsp matcha powder.
3. 2 tsp Vanilla Syrup or honey, or sugar.
4. 1 cup ice.

Is it OK to drink Matcha latte everyday?

What is in Starbucks Matcha latte?