Homemade Iced Matcha Latte: 3 Easy Summer Recipes
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A cold glass. An emerald green color. A fine foam on the surface. An iced matcha latte is summer in a glass.
For a few years now, the cold matcha latte has surpassed iced coffee in beverage trends. More beautiful, softer, and with significantly more stable energy effects. Here are three ways to prepare it in under 5 minutes.
Recipe 1: The Classic Iced Matcha Latte
Ingredients:
- 2g ceremonial matcha
- 30ml hot water at 70°C
- 200ml cold oat milk
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Sift the matcha into a bowl.
- Add the hot water, whisk vigorously in a Z-shape for 30 seconds.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, pour in the cold milk.
- Gently pour the matcha over it — the marbled effect forms naturally.
- Stir before drinking.
Texture Tip: Oat milk creates the closest foam to coffee. Cashew milk is naturally sweeter. Whole milk remains the safest bet for a rich, dense cream.
Recipe 2: The Coconut Matcha Latte (Tropical Version)
Richer, with sweet coconut notes that pair perfectly with the umami of matcha.
Ingredients:
- 2g matcha
- 30ml hot water
- 150ml coconut milk (drinking version, not canned)
- 50ml coconut water
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Dissolve the matcha in hot water, whisk.
- Mix coconut milk and coconut water in a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the matcha over it.
Coconut water lightens the milk (which can sometimes be too thick) while providing a slight natural sweetness without added sugar.
Recipe 3: The Matchaccino (Cold Foam)
The matcha equivalent of a cappuccino — but cold. Visually impressive, simple with an electric frother.
Ingredients:
- 2g matcha
- 30ml hot water
- 100ml cold oat milk
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
- Dissolve the matcha in hot water, whisk. Let cool for 2 min.
- Froth the cold milk with an electric frother (30 seconds).
- Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in the matcha.
- Spoon the milk foam on top.
Which milk to choose?
- Oat milk — Creamy, froths well, neutral taste. The best choice.
- Cashew milk — Very smooth, naturally slightly sweet.
- Whole milk — Most stable foam, richest.
- To avoid — Soy milk: can create lumps with hot matcha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you sweeten cold matcha latte?
With quality matcha, you probably won't need to. If desired: agave syrup, rice syrup, or a date mashed into the milk.
Can the base be prepared in advance?
Yes. The dissolved matcha base can be stored in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Add milk and ice cubes when serving.
