This iced matcha latte is creamy, earthy, and subtly sweet. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile! You can use different milks, sweeteners, top it with strawberry cold foam, or even serve it warm during the colder months.

Iced matcha latte in a glass cup on a pink dish, over a light-colored wooden table.

🍵 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Matcha lattes >>>>>. They’re just so deliciously creamy, slightly earthy, and sweet. It’s one of my favorite drinks and something I drink almost everyday.
Matcha lattes at cafés and bakeries are $$$$$$. Although I enjoy treating myself to a nice matcha latte, it can get quite expensive! This is why I make 99% of my matcha lattes at home. My wallet is very grateful 😆.
Matcha has a number of health benefits. Matcha is a powdered green tea, which researchers believe to be high in antioxidants, help out your gut microbiome, and more!
It’s versatile! You can swap out different milks or sweeteners. Want a honey matcha latte? Use honey instead of granulated sugar. Feeling a strawberry matcha latte? Top it with my strawberry cold foam!

Ingredients

To make this easy iced matcha latte recipe at home, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Ingredient Notes

I like to use culinary grade matcha powder for lattes, since ceremonial matcha is best enjoyed as a simple tea.
The matcha powder is mixed with hot water until smooth, and then sweetened with sugar.
The matcha mixture can be enjoyed with any type of milk.

For the full list of ingredients and measurements, see the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

On TikTok, I’ve been seeing people whisk their matcha with cold milk instead of hot water! People have commented saying it tastes creamier, most likely because of the lower water content.
You can use any type of milk, like oat, almond, soy, etc.
If you’d like a hot matcha latte, pour it over steamed or warmed milk instead of iced.
To sweeten your matcha latte, you can use granulated sugar, alternative sugar, honey, maple syrup, flavored syrups, etc.
Try topping your matcha with strawberry cold foam!

How To Make An Iced Matcha Latte

Using a small sifter to sift matcha powder into a glass matcha bowl.

Step 1: Use a sifter to sift your matcha powder into a bowl. Pour in hot water.

Using a bamboo whisk to whisk matcha powder and hot water in glass bowl.

Step 2: Use a bamboo whisk in M and W motions until mixture is lump-free and frothy. You can also use an electric frother. Stir in sweetener of choice.