Maybe it's the colour but there's something about an iced matcha that feels even more cooling on a warm day than an iced coffee. Make this iced matcha latte recipe to suit your favourite milk, your preferred sweetness, and your perfect amount of ice!
Has a gentler caffeine pick me up than coffee
A smooth, creamy taste
Light sweetness
Just dissolve the matcha, stir it in, and go!
How To Make An Iced Matcha Latte
We had been making our hot matcha latte for quite awhile before we tried it iced. And well... we're glad we tried this!
The process is exactly the same except for... not having to heat the milk!
- Scoop 1 ¼ teaspoon matcha powder into a small dish,
- Add 1 tablespoon hot water,
- And 1 tablespoon maple syrup (less or more as desired),
- Then use a matcha whisk or a wire whisk to dissolve the match in the water and sweetener.
To your glass...
- Add as much ice as you like.
- Fill with your preferred milk.
- Pour in the matcha mixture.
- Stir.
- And enjoy!
A Matcha Whisk
You certainly don't need a specific matcha whisk to make this recipe.
We made matcha for quite awhile before we decided to buy a bamboo whisk. We found the bamboo whisk:
- Is gentler on the delicate powder.
- Dissolves the matcha quicker and more evenly.
- Creates nice foam which makes for a smoother, creamier flavour.
- The whisk is easy to maintain and long lasting.
If you will be making matcha regularly and can invest in the whisk we definitely think it is worth it. Especially since matcha powder is a little pricer... we prefer to enjoy it at its best!
We always clean our whisk right away by just running it under some warm water, shaking the excess water off, and letting the whisk air dry before putting it back in the sturdy container it came in. After 2 years it still looks brand new, with no staining, and no damaged prongs.
3Leaf has a helpful blog on matcha whisks, why they are traditionally used, how to care for them, and best alternatives if you don't have one!
Recipe Cost
This iced matcha latte recipe costs us approximately: CAD $1.27 using matcha powder purchased from our wholesale store.
If you have access to a wholesale store that sells matcha powder it will likely be your thriftiest option.
If we make this latte with matcha purchased from our bulk store it adds $0.22.
And a higher priced, cold brew specific matcha powder from a health store would add: $1.43 to our recipe cost.
*Even the highest priced matcha powder produces savings when compared to purchasing a matcha latte from a cafe (usually around CAD $4.25 for us).
Let us know in the comments below if you enjoy your matcha best cold or hot!
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Iced Matcha Latte - Cool Down And Perk Up
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Cool down and perk up with this iced matcha latte recipe! Just dissolve your matcha powder, sweeten as desired & add to your cold milk & ice!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ tsp matcha powder*
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 ½ cup oat milk (more or less depending on your glass)
- Ice cubes (to preference)
*Ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Fill your glass half way with ice cubes (or more if you prefer more ice).
- In a small dish, combine matcha powder with 1 tablespoon hot water and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Whisk with a matcha whisk in an "M" pattern or use a wire whisk until the matcha is smoothly combined. Make sure there are no clumps stuck to the sides or bottom of the dish.
- Add desired cold plant milk to the glass and then pour the matcha mixture over top. Stir to combine and enjoy!
Notes
Approximate Cost: CAD $1.27 vs. roughly $4.25 if purchased out.
- Category: Cold Drinks
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nancy
Just bought some matcha and wanted to have it iced. This tasted just like the ones I buy do and making it myself is so much cheaper. Thank you for the simple instructions. Can't wait to have it again tomorrow.
Kathryn Alexandre
Summer is in the air. I just made this iced version for Bryan and I a few nights ago! I'm glad you found this recipe and it was simple to follow. Thank you for giving it a try and for the lovely star rating!
Melinda
Hi Kathryn! Just wanted to let you know that I am OBSESSED with this recipe and how easy it is! I’ve been making it all summer long! Thank you 🙂
Kathryn Alexandre
Awesome! I'm so glad you love it Melinda and you've been enjoying it all summer! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. That means a lot!