homemade iced matcha latte in palm tree glass

Homemade iced matcha latte is a perfect cold summer drink to give you an energy boost and is a delicious treat. Matcha is a great alternative to iced coffee. It also contains caffeine, but it also contains antioxidants, which is great for your health.

How to make an iced matcha latte

Making iced matcha latte at home is not hard. You only need matcha powder, water, a milk frother, plant-based milk, and of course ice cubes. Some people say you need a bamboo whisk to mix your water and matcha, but from my experience a milk frother works great. It gives a perfect foam layer to my matcha. Here you can find a great milk frother.

To make an iced matcha latte, it is important to know that making it with only cold water can lead to clumps. Therefore, my recipe uses hot water to make the matcha tea and then add in cold water to take the temperature down.

To conclude, for all details for your homemade iced matcha latte, check the recipe card underneath.

Benefits of matcha latte

There are multiple benefits of drinking matcha, besides the fact that it is delicious. The most important benefits are:

  • High in anti-oxidants; In the first place, the high anti-oxidants levels in matcha could prevent chronic diseases and reduce cell damage.
  • Altered caffeine effect; Matcha contains L-theanine this avoids the energy crash that coffee can give you, but still promotes the alertness with caffeine.
  • Promotes relaxation; Matcha can help reduce anxiety and stress levels.

To summarize, you can find all information on healthline.

Want to have a delicious snack as well? Then check out this cacao hazelnut date balls.

Make a special matcha latte

A matcha latte is a perfect drink to variate. For example, some of the additions that you can make are:

  • Vanilla; Firstly, add in some vanilla powder/sugar or use vanilla plant-based milk.
  • Cinnamon; Secondly, add a pinch of cinnamon powder to the matcha to create a new flavor.
  • Mango purée; Also, adding fruits is delicious. On the bottom of your matcha latte, add in around 2 tablespoons of puréed mangoes to give a fruity tastes.
  • Strawberry purée; as last similar to the mango, add in strawberries and mash them to a purée.

With this in mind, it is time to make your homemade iced matcha latte.