Matcha Latte (Hot or Iced)
Posted Jul 05, 2026
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Make the best matcha latte at home with this recipe! With only 5 ingredients in 5 minutes you can make an iced matcha latte or hot matcha latte that’s even more delicious than your favorite coffee shop!
If you love a great matcha latte but don’t love how much they cost, this homemade matcha latte recipe is for you! It’s easy to make a latte that’s even more delicious than your favorite coffee shop in just a few minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
This matcha latte is versatile—enjoy it warm on a chilly morning, or pour it over ice for a refreshing, energizing pick-me-up on a warm summer day.
Best of all, you can customize it exactly how you like it. Use your favorite milk, adjust the sweetness, and make it as strong or mellow as you prefer. Once you see how easy (and delicious) it is to make a matcha green tea latte at home, you may never go back to the coffee shop version again.
What is Matcha?
Matcha lattes are commonly called “matcha green tea lattes” because matcha is made by grounding shade-grown green tea leaves into a fine powder. Matcha was invented in Japan in the 15th century and is consumed by whisking the powder it into hot water.
Brewed green tea is different from matcha because with matcha you ingest the whole leaf, which contains antioxidants, chlorophyll, and L-theanine, all with great health benefits.
Matcha Latte: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Milk. Whole milk, 2%, almond milk, and coconut milk are my top recommendations.
- Matcha powder. Use an organic matcha powder for the best results, I always use this matcha powder and love it.
- Vanilla extract. I love the flavor this adds to matcha lattes, you can omit it if you prefer.
- Honey. granulated sugar, simple syrup or maple syrup are all great substitutes.
How to Make a Matcha Latte
Lets’ walk through this matcha latte recipe together, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Begin by measuring your matcha powder into a mug that has at least an 8 ounce capacity.
Next, add the boiling water tot he matcha powder in the mug.
Then whisk the water and matcha powder together until the matcha powder is dissolved. You can use a small metal whisk, or a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen). Make sure there are no lumps at this point and the matcha is completely dissolved in the water.
Then whisk in honey and vanilla until the honey is dissolved.
Next, froth the milk in a milk frother and pour into matcha mixture in the mug. Or, you can froth the milk using a handheld frother and then pour it into the matcha mixture in your mug.
Stir the milk into the matcha latte and enjoy warm!
To Make an Iced Matcha Latte
Making a matcha iced latte is just like making it hot – except it’s mixed in a glass cup and ice is added at the end. So, start by putting the matcha powder and boiling water in a glass cup.
Then whisk the water and matcha powder together until the matcha powder is dissolved. Just like with a hot matcha latte, you can use a small metal whisk, or a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen). Make sure there are no lumps and the matcha is completely dissolved in the water.
Then, add the honey and vanilla and whisk until the honey is dissolved.
Note on Sweetener
You can use sugar, maple syrup, or simple syrup instead of honey if you prefer. Simple syrup is great because it dissolves well, even in cold liquids.
Next, froth the milk in a milk frother and pour into matcha mixture in the glass cup. Or, you can froth the milk using a handheld frother and then pour it into the matcha mixture in your mug.
Finally, add ice and let it cool down before you enjoy your iced matcha latte!
Serve
Serve the matcha latte hot or over ice and drink right away. This recipe only makes one latte, but you can double or triple it to share with friends.
How to Store a Matcha Latte
If you have leftover latte, store it in a glass cup or jar with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Then, you can drink it cold over ice, or reheat it and serve it warm. Just note, the milk won’t be quite as frothy but it will still taste delicious.
Matcha Latte Recipe FAQS
Matcha is a finely ground powder made from shade-grown green tea leaves. Unlike brewed green tea, you consume the entire leaf, which gives matcha its vibrant green color and a higher amount of antioxidants and caffeine.
Yes, but it’s less than coffee.
Honestly, just about any milk works well in this recipe. Whole milk and full-fat coconut milk make extra creamy matcha lattes. Almond milk and oat milk are delicious dairy-free options.
First, you can sift the matcha powder before adding it to boiling water. Second, use a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen to whisk the powder into the boiling water.
Using 1 Tablespoon of honey makes it only slightly sweet. You can omit the honey for an unsweetened latte, or add more to your tastes.
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Matcha Latte Recipe (Iced or Hot)
Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (whole milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc)
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 Tablespoon boiling water
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Instructions
For a Hot Matcha Latte
- Whisk boiling water and matcha powder together in a mug (at least 12 ounce capacity) until matcha is dissolved, using a small metal whisk or bamboo matcha whisk (chasen).
- Then whisk in honey and vanilla.
- Froth the milk in an electric milk frother (or use a handheld frother and froth by hand), then pour the frothed milk into matcha mixture in the mug, stir and serve warm.
For an Iced Matcha Latte
- Whisk boiling water and matcha powder together in a glass (at least 12 ounce capacity) until matcha is dissolved.
- Then whisk in honey and vanilla.
- Froth the milk in an electric milk frother (or use a handheld frother and froth by hand), then pour the frothed milk into matcha mixture in the mug.
- Add ½ to 1 cup of ice (depending on your preference) to the glass, stir and enjoy cold.
Notes
- Milk. Whole milk, 2%, almond milk, and coconut milk are my top recommendations.
- Matcha powder. Use an organic matcha powder for the best results, I always use this matcha powder and love it.
- Vanilla extract. I love the flavor this adds to matcha lattes, you can omit it if you prefer.
- Honey. granulated sugar, simple syrup or maple syrup are all great substitutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
