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How to Make Iced Matcha

Iced Matcha Latte Recipe Easy Cafe Quality At Home

Master the perfect iced matcha latte recipe at home in under 5 minutes! This Starbucks copycat drink is ultra-creamy, perfectly sweetened, and completely clump-free using simple professional barista techniques.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Matcha Concentrate Base
  • 2 teaspoons Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder finely sifted to eliminate clumps
  • 2 tablespoons Warm Filtered Water 175°F / 80°C (Do not use boiling water)
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Syrup or maple syrup / raw honey to taste
For Assembly
  • 0.75 cup Oat Milk chilled, extra creamy or barista style
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes made with fresh filtered water

Method
 

  1. Sift 2 teaspoons of ceremonial grade matcha powder through a fine-mesh tea strainer into a wide-bottomed ceramic bowl to break up dry micro-clumps.
  2. Pour 2 tablespoons of warm filtered water (175°F / 80°C) directly over the sifted green tea powder.
  3. Using a bamboo whisk (chasen) or electric handheld frother, whisk vigorously in a rapid "W" motion for 20 to 30 seconds until a thick, frothy emerald green emulsion forms with no dry powder remaining.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup into the warm matcha concentrate and whisk for another 3 seconds to fully dissolve the sweetener.
  5. Fill a tall 16-ounce glass to the brim with fresh ice cubes and pour in three-quarters of a cup of chilled oat milk.
  6. Slowly pour the sweet, frothy matcha concentrate over the ice and milk to create a stunning layered effect. Stir thoroughly with a straw before serving.

Notes

Chef Luna's Expert Tip: Never use boiling water directly on matcha! Water above 180°F will scorch the delicate leaves and make your latte taste bitter and astringent. Let boiling water cool for 5 minutes before whisking.