Description
A refreshing, plant-based iced matcha latte combining ceremonial-grade matcha with chilled sweet almond milk. This minimalist cold brew balances grassy umami notes and creamy texture, ready in 15 minutes with no dairy or alcohol.
Ingredients
Matcha Powder
2 teaspoons
Hot Water
1–2 tbsp
Warm Water
1 cup (150°F ideal)
Ice
2 cups
Almond Milk (or oat/soy milk)
1 cup
Vanilla Extract (optional)
½ tsp
Instructions
In a heatproof cup, whisk 2 tsp matcha powder with 1-2 tbsp hot water until smooth
Add 1 cup warm water (150°F) to the matcha paste, stir to dissolve
Refrigerate 15 minutes to chill
Fill two 12oz glasses with ice and cold milk to ¾ capacity
Pour chilled matcha mixture over ice-milk blend, stir clockwise to mix layers
Add ½ tsp vanilla extract if desired
Notes
Use a frothing pitcher for better aeration
Test water temperature: 150°F avoids bitterness
Pre-chill glasses for optimal cold temperature
Add whipped coconut cream for richness
Avoid tea water residue by using fresh water
- Prep Time: 8
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Cold Brewing
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg