Iced Matcha Latte
This Iced Matcha Latte is smooth and rich with a combination of sweet vanilla flavor with a hint of bitterness for the perfect refreshment on a hot afternoon.
Servings 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 3-4 tsp vanilla syrup
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Add the matcha powder into a deep measuring cup and pour in the boiling water. Use an electric matcha whisk or bamboo matcha whisk to thoroughly combine the Matcha in the hot water. Tip: Matcha is very hard to mix/dissolve without the proper type of whisk, so if you don't have the tools, you can add 1/2 cup boiling water and 2 tsp matcha into a blender to whisk it up well.
- Then mix in the vanilla syrup. You can use simple syrup or white chocolate powder dissolved in a tablespoon of hot water. Adjust the sweetness amount according to your liking.
- Fill a 16 oz glass or cup with ice about 3/4 of the way. Then add the milk and mixed matcha. If you have an electric matcha whisk, you can whisk up 1/4 cup of cold milk and turn it into cold foam. Add the cold foam on top (this is totally optional). Now stir and enjoy!
Notes
- Use richer milk- Your iced matcha green tea latte will be richer, creamier, and sweeter with higher fat milks, such as 2% and whole milk.
- Get a matcha whisk- Matcha is very hard to mix/dissolve without the proper type of whisk, so use one so your latte is perfectly smooth.
- Only make cold foam with 2% milk or higher- Higher fat milks can foam up much better than skim milk, 1%, or plant-based milks.
- Adjust the sweetness level- Taste test your drink to make sure you have enough sweetness to balance the bitterness of the matcha. Always add a little syrup at a time so it's not overly sweet.