Learning how to make an iced matcha latte at home is simple and refreshing. With good quality matcha powder, a bamboo whisk, hot (not boiling) water, ice and your choice of milk, you can make a delicious iced matcha latte in just a few minutes.
Preparing an Iced Matcha Latte at Home
You will need:
- 2g matcha (about 1½ bamboo teaspoons)
- 60–70ml hot water (around 80°C)
- 70ml milk
- Ice
- A bamboo chasen (whisk)
Method
1. Add the matcha
Sift 2g of matcha into your tea bowl using a small tea strainer.
2. Add the water
Pour 60–70ml of hot water at around 80°C into the bowl. Boiling water can make matcha taste more bitter, so I always recommend letting the water cool slightly first.
3. Whisk
Using a bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha vigorously for around 15 seconds until it is smooth and frothy. Move the whisk quickly in a vertical zigzag motion, rather than stirring in a circular motion.
4. Add the milk and ice
Fill a glass with ice and around 70ml of your choice of milk. You can use dairy or plant-based milk, depending on your preference.
5. Add the matcha
Pour the matcha gently over the ice and milk. I like pouring it directly onto the ice, as this creates a beautiful contrast between the white milk and green matcha.
6. Enjoy
Your iced matcha latte is now ready to enjoy.
A Few Tips
Soak your chasen
Before making matcha, I recommend standing your bamboo chasen in cold water for around five minutes. This helps the tines become more flexible, which makes whisking easier and helps prevent damage. It also helps prevent the bamboo from being stained green by the matcha.
Sift your matcha
If your matcha has formed small lumps, sift it into the tea bowl before adding the water. I recommend using a small tea strainer and gently pushing the matcha through with a spoon. This will help you make a smoother bowl of matcha.
Care for your chasen
After making matcha, rinse your chasen with hot water and leave it to dry on a chasen stand. This helps it keep its shape and will help it last longer.
Which milk should I use?
People often ask me which milk I recommend for a matcha latte. My favourite is Bonsoy, as I think it works beautifully with matcha. If you prefer oat milk, I also like Oatly Semi. Sometimes I froth it, and sometimes I simply pour in warm milk. I enjoy it both ways.
Which Matcha Should I Use?
For the best iced matcha latte, we recommend using Keiko Uchida Organic Matcha -Uraku or Marukyu Koyamaen - Aoarashi. These matcha varieties have a slightly stronger flavour that balances beautifully with milk.
If you have any questions about making matcha at home, please feel free to email us at hello@keikouchida.com. We are always happy to help you choose the right matcha or tea ware and share our love of Japanese tea.