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How do you make an iced matcha latte?
Jump to RecipeI heard you were tired of paying for an overpriced Iced matcha latte from Starbucks and are looking into making it at home. Unsure where to start? I’m here to help. The weather’s starting to change, it’s getting warmer out and you don’t want to miss out on the aesthetic Iced matcha latte posts on Instagram. You don’t have to. Yes, the drink looks quite intimidating to make- it’s everything but. It’s also a heck of a lot cheaper to make at home.
You don’t need any special skills or equipment to make a matcha latte. The easiest and quickest way to make an iced latte is by using an electric frother. Now, if you much rather prefer the traditional route, that’s great too. You can easily tweak it to your liking. And the best part? You can make your favorite drink at home!
I love making drinks at home to save me the extra $8 I could use for something else, after a couple of drinks the money starts to add up. It’s just a lot more practical to make drinks at home. Everything from pumpkin spice lattes to Vanilla Chai lattes. When you take the time to learn, you can make any iced drink at home.
How to choose the best matcha powder and tools for you
1. Ceremonial or Culinary Grade
If you’ve never made matcha before and you’re not sure what kind of powder to get to make an iced matcha latte, it’s important to look into the best flavor quality. Ceremonial-grade matcha is great for lattes and for that reason priced at a higher cost whereas culinary-grade is meant for baking. My favorite ceremonial-grade matcha powder is from Kenko Matcha Green, they have great powder quality.
2 . Matcha Tools
Matcha beginners typically buy a matcha set, since all the necessary equipment is included. The following are typically included in a matcha set:
- Matcha Bowl
- Matcha Scoop
- Bamboo Matcha Whisk
- Matcha Whisk Stand
If you don’t have the patience to use a traditional matcha whisk, I would recommend using a frother wand for a quick and easy process.
Ingredients you need for an iced matcha latte
You don’t require a lot to make an iced latte, you might even have all the ingredients in your home already!
- Matcha powder – Remember to look for a good quality powder.
- Agave – Agave dissolves easily into cold drinks and has a neutral, sweet taste allowing it to sweeten without overpowering it. You could substitute with honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
- Water – Hot water helps the matcha powder dissolve, whisk well to avoid any clumps.
- Milk – You can use any type of milk for this recipe. My favorite is oat milk.
Iced Matcha Latte
Equipment
- 1 Matcha Bowl A small mixing bowl to whisk the matcha powder with water
- 1 Matcha Whisk A bamboo or electric whisk to whisk and froth the matcha
- 1 Sifter Helps remove clumps from the matcha powder for a smoother drink
- Matcha Scoop For measuring matcha powder
- 1 Glass For serving
- 1 Milk Frother (Optional) If you prefer frothed milk for a creamier texture
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha powder 1/2 tsp for a lighter taste
- 1/4 cup Hot Water Avoid boiling water as it makes the matcha taste bitter
- 3/4 cup Milk Whole milk is creamy and rich, and it balances matcha's slight bitterness. Oat milk is naturally sweet and creamy, one of the best choices for matcha
- 3 tsp Agave 1 tsp if you prefer mildly sweet. Mild and neutral, dissolves and blends smoothly
- 3 tbsp Heavy Cream Depending on how creamy your matcha foam
- 1/2 tsp Sugar To add sweetness to your foam
Instructions
- Start by warming your water to 160 to 170 degrees. Do not boil it, as that will result in bitter matcha.
- Sift your matcha into a bowl for a smoother drink.
- Pour the hot water into the bowl and mix well. If you're using a bamboo whisk, use the "W" motion to create a silky smooth matcha. And if you're using an electric frother, mix just enough for the powder to fully dissolve in the water.
- Now, add your agave syrup to the matcha and mix well.
- This step is optional if you want to add cold foam to your matcha. Pour the heavy cream into a glass and add sugar.
- Use an electric whisk to mix it until it gets a thick consistency, then set aside
- Get another glass and put ice in it; proceed to pour your choice of milk, then your matcha, and end with cold foam.
- Sift a small bit of matcha on top of your drink for an aesthetic, cafè drink, and enjoy!
