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How to Make Iced Matcha

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Learn how to make iced matcha at home with matcha powder, cold milk, water, and ice. This easy iced matcha latte recipe is smooth, creamy, refreshing, and ready in 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
resting time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon Matcha powder Sift before mixing
  • 2 tablespoons Water Cool or warm but not boiling
  • 3/4 –1 cup Cold milk Dairy oat, almond, or milk of choice
  • 1 cup Ice cubes Use as needed
  • 1 –2 teaspoons Simple syrup maple syrup, or honey Optional, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For sifting the matcha
  • 1 Small bowl For mixing the matcha
  • 1 Matcha whisk or handheld milk frother Either works well
  • 1 Tall glass For serving
  • 1 Measuring spoon For accurate measurements

Method
 

  1. Sift the matcha. Place 1 teaspoon matcha powder in a fine-mesh strainer and sift it into a small bowl. Breaking apart compacted matcha helps create a smoother drink.
  2. Make the matcha concentrate. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the sifted matcha. Whisk briskly with a bamboo matcha whisk or handheld frother until smooth and free of visible clumps.
  3. Prepare the glass. Fill a tall serving glass about halfway to two-thirds full with ice.
  4. Add the milk. Pour 3/4 to 1 cup cold milk over the ice. Use 3/4 cup for a stronger matcha flavor or closer to 1 cup for a milder latte.
  5. Add the matcha. Pour the prepared matcha mixture over the cold milk.
  6. Stir and sweeten. Stir until the matcha and milk combine. Taste, then add 1 to 2 teaspoons of simple syrup, maple syrup, or honey if desired.
  7. Serve immediately. Give the iced matcha one final stir and enjoy it cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1g

Notes

Use fresh matcha for the best flavor. Sift the matcha before whisking to reduce clumps. Don't pour vigorously boiling water directly onto the matcha; cool or gently warm water works well for this iced recipe. For a stronger iced matcha, use slightly more matcha rather than adding much less mixing water. For a creamier latte, choose whole milk or a creamy oat milk. For a lighter version, try almond milk. Liquid sweeteners mix into a cold latte more easily than granulated sugar. Serve the drink soon after adding ice to limit dilution.

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