This easy iced vanilla matcha latte creates a refreshing, creamy drink using just one glass. You can also make it dairy free and vegan by selecting plant-based milk.
Cool off with this quick iced latte on any hot day, or whenever you want a delicious matcha drink. With simple ingredients, you won’t even need vanilla syrup to make it!
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Ingredients for an Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte
This recipe uses just a few basic ingredients to create a delicious latte. No specialty syrups or multiple glasses needed.
- Matcha: Of course, you’ll need the start ingredient, matcha! For beverages, it’s best to use ceremonial grade matcha (as opposed to culinary grade which is fine for baking but won’t make as nice of a drink).
- Sugar: I like to add some sugar to this recipe for a perfectly sweetened latte (that’s still far less sweet compared to what you would likely get at a coffee shop). Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. I haven’t tested this recipe with any other types of sugar or sugar substitutes.
- Hot water: To properly mix the matcha, you’ll need to boil water.
- Ice cubes: Since this is an iced latte, you’ll need lots of ice to chill this drink, making it cold and refreshing. Feel free to use matcha ice cubes or milk ice cubes, but even with regular ice, the drink never gets a “watered down” taste and stays flavorful and creamy to the end.
- Milk: Any type of milk can work for this recipe. I typically use soy milk for a plant-based option that’s creamy and delicious. For an ultra rich and creamy latte, canned coconut milk is delicious in this recipe.
- Vanilla extract: To get that delicious vanilla flavor, this recipe simply uses some vanilla extract. If you regularly make lattes at home and have the space/ budget for vanilla syrup, you can use that in place of the sugar and vanilla extract.
How to Make an Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte
This is an easy drink to prepare, and you only need one glass. You’ll also need either a matcha whisk or a hand-held milk frother (my preference).
Step 1: Whisk Matcha and Sugar
Start by boiling some water.
Then, in a very large glass, add matcha powder. When the water boils, take it off heat and wait a few seconds for the bubbles to disappear. Pour about ⅓ cup of water over the matcha.
Whisk until the matcha is well-mixed with the water and there are no clumps.
Next, add sugar and whisk this into the matcha until the sugar dissolves fully.
Step 2: Add Other Ingredients and Serve
Add vanilla extract and ice to the glass and stir to combine.
Finish your drink by pouring plant-based milk over the ice. Stir and serve cold! It takes about 2-3 minutes to chill fully.
If you’d like, whip the milk until it’s frothy before pouring it into your glass.
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Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte
Equipment
- Large glass
- handheld milk frother (or whisk)
- Measuring cups and spoons (or kitchen scale)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder (4 grams)
- ⅓ cup hot water (80 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (15 grams)
- 1 cup ice cubes (150 grams)*
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2 grams)**
- 1 cup plant-based milk , I use soy (250 milliliters/grams)
Instructions
Step 1: Whisk Matcha and Sugar
- Start by boiling water.
- In a very large glass, add matcha powder.2 teaspoons matcha powder
- Once the water has boiled, remove it from heat and wait a few seconds for the bubbles to disappear. Pour ⅓ cup of water over the matcha.⅓ cup hot water
- Whisk until the matcha is well mixed into the water and there’s no clumps.
- Then, add the sugar and whisk this until it’s dissolved.1 tablespoon sugar
Step 2: Add Other Ingredients and Serve
- Add the vanilla and ice to the glass and stir to combine.1 cup ice cubes, ¼ - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Finish by pouring milk into the glass.1 cup plant-based milk
- Stir and serve cold. It takes 2-3 minutes for the drink to fully chill.
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Notes
**Depends on the quality of the extract (lower quality may need more). Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.
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