Matcha powder and milk can be a great combination to make a matcha iced coffee. This easy and simple recipe only calls for a handful of ingredients. Matcha powder, water, milk, ice and sweetener are used. Pre whisking water with matcha will ensure no matcha lumps. This homemade recipe can be prepared in various ways.
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What is an Iced Matcha Latte?
The finely milled green tea is called matcha powder. The type of tea powder that is consumed in the brewed tea without separating off the leaf. The matcha powder is added to some warm water to make what’s called a “matcha paste”. This is then combined with cold milk and sweetener. It is a green tea drink that is creamy, earthy and grassy.
Ingredients
Few ingredients are needed to make this recipe:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 cup milk
- 1-2 teaspoons of honey.
- 1 cup ice
- Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
To make it, do the following:
- Place it in a bowl and sift.
- Add warm water.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Add 4. to the sweetener and mix.
- Place ice into a glass.
- Add cold milk.
- Add a glass of milk to the bowl and add matcha: 7.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Stir until combined.
- Enjoy chilled.
Some tips
- For a better tasting iced matcha latte, use Good Matcha
- Make sure to sift matcha powder before adding it. It may contain some lumps.
- Do NOT Boil Water: It will have a bitter taste if boiled with water. Warm water is best for making it.
- Thorough whisking: This is essential to make sure it is well whisked and aerated.
- Add Sweetness
- Plenty of Ice: It keeps the matcha latte chilled by allowing enough ice to help keep it cold.
Best Milk Options for an Iced Matcha Latte
Other milks will be different flavours and textures.
- 3% Milk: Makes a sweet matcha hot beverage.
- Low-fat Milk
- Oat Milk
- Almond Milk
- Coconut Milk
- Use SOY MILK for texture.
- Soy Milk: To add texture, soy milk can be added to Matcha.
Flavors to iced matcha lattes
The basic iced matcha latte consists of a number of elements, which can all be modified to suit different Preferences.
Make Matcha tea latte and vanilla ice milk
Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla syrup.
Strawberry Matcha Latte
It’s possible to pour strawberry puree or strawberry syrup into the bottom of the glass before pouring in the ice, milk and matcha.
Honey Matcha Latte
Sweeteners that contain honey.
Coconut Matcha Latte
Substitute coconut milk for milk.
A Matcha Latte is particularly flavorful when offered with an Extra Strong matcha latte
Listen and experiment with the consistency of matcha – up to 1½ teaspoons or even 2 teaspoons.
Ingredient Substitutions
Milk Substitute
You can use other plant-based milks. Like oat, almond, coconut and soy milk as substitutes.
Honey Substitute
Maple syrup, simple syrup, agave and sugar make good honey substitutes. Liquid sweeteners are great to put in iced drinks, making them the ideal choice for this recipe of iced matcha latte.
Vanilla Extract Substitute
Vanilla syrup can be used as a substitute.
Is it possible to pre-mix it?
It’s possible to prepare it ahead of time. You can put it in an airtight container in the fridge. Once you are ready to make the drink, mix it up once again. Some of the powder may settle. If storing, add ice just before serving as it will water down the drink.
Iced matcha lattés are easy to make, and can be made with just a few ingredients. Matcha powder, milk, water, sweetener and ice are blended together to make the delicious iced matcha latte. Different variations of this recipe exist, including in the type of milk, type of sweetener and flavours. Iced matcha lattes may become a perfect option to make it easier for drinkers to enjoy this popular beverage at home.
