This copycat recipe shows you how to make your own Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte at home with just three ingredients.
I love this drink sooooooo matcha!
Okay, that’s it for the matcha puns. I promise.
I’m a simple gal when it comes to my caffeine drinks and generally not a lover of crazy coffee drinks or over the top Starbucks creations.
However, I fell in love with this drink many years ago when I worked for a production company here in Los Angeles. I’ve never been able to shake my love for it.
These days I make it at home several times per week.
It’s super easy to make and all you need is milk (whichever kind you prefer), matcha powder, and vanilla syrup.
I make mine a little fancy by using this vanilla bean simple syrup. Starbucks uses this vanilla syrup.
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I personally prefer the caffeine buzz I get from matcha versus coffee. No jitters and I’m more focused. Some people even use it as a dietary aide because it suppresses your appetite.
To mix the green tea latte, I like to use my handheld milk frother. It is hands done one of my favorite kitchen tools that cost less than $10. I also used it to make my Lucky Charms Cereal Milk Latte.
If you don’t have one, mixing with a regular ol’ spoon works great.
Update: I’m adding a few tips and techniques that can help you make your matcha lump free!
How To Make Matcha Without Lumps
- Sift your matcha powder with a food sifter
- Whisk dry powder in your cup before adding any liquid
- Use a matcha whisk
- Use an Electric Whisk/Milk Frother
- Whisk matcha powder with a little bit of warm or hot water to dissolve before adding any more liquid
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Copycat Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place milk, matcha powder, and vanilla syrup together in a cup.
- Mix well with a regular spoon or a milk frother.
- Once well combined, add ice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Suzy says
If I use coconut milk, is it the kind in the dairy section, or the canned kind in the Asian Foods section?
Jessica Pinney says
You can use either, though I usually use the kind from the dairy section for lattes.
Lorraine says
Dairy section.
bella says
hi i was just wondering if i wanted to make mine the size of a grande & not a tall, how much if each ingredient woul i need?
Lauren says
I would maybe just double the ingredients
Norma says
The best!!! I didnāt have syrup so I made it in less than 5 minutes, it tasted so so good. I am never buying matcha latte again. Thanks so much for the recipe.
harper says
my matcha powder is unsweetened. is the vanilla syrup sweet enough to make it like starbucks?
Jessica Pinney says
Yes, this recipe was developed using unsweetened matcha.
James says
Beat matcha latte ever! I added two packets of stevia and used french vanilla creamer instead of syrup and it was really good. I was in the mood for something sweet, that explains all the stevia XD
Makayla says
Can I use unsweetened vanilla syrup?
Jessica Pinney says
Hey Makayla, did you mean sugar-free? That will work great in this recipe.
Cece Sickles says
This is so amazing!! I absolutely love the taste!!
Cece Sickles says
This is very delicious!! I love it! It tastes exactly šÆ
ak says
which matcha did you use? could you link it please. Thank you š
Jessica Pinney says
I used Encha ceremonial grade. It is linked to in the ingredients.
Ar Cee says
Thanks for replying. Because the link links to the Latte Grade and not the Ceremonial Grade. Could you verify?
van says
Oh.. no coffee?
Shirley says
Can I use vanilla creamer instead? Torani just tastes so artificial to me
Grace says
Is this the Matcha Starbucks uses? Iāve bought a couple brands and none have the same flavor of Starbucks
Brook Mitchell says
The matcha bar brand matcha on Amazon is very similar to me
Jessica Pinney says
Starbucks uses their own matcha powder that is pre-mixed with sweetener.
Tamara says
Taste was amazing šš¾. Thank you for sharing.
Sarah Trainor says
Omg! This recipe is so good, I had been adding warm water to my matcha first and trying to add the milk later and I was wondering what I was doing wrong. My matcha is the soar brand, I didn’t even add syrup, I added some Stevia and a little splash of vanilla extract! Thank you you much for the recipe!
Lauren Hendricksen says
So good !!! After a minute or two of mixing it was all combined with just a normal spoon, I also only used a drop of vanilla extract since I donāt have the syrup and itās delicious!!! Thanks so much š„°
Isabel says
So delicious! Made with cow’s milk and skinny syrup vanilla caramel, blended all ingredients in a blender and poured over ice, loved the results!
Erika says
Wonderfully delicious! I tried another matcha latte recipe that I didnāt care for & was close to trashing my stash. Thank you for sharing, Iāll be having one daily to experience all the great things matcha offers our bodies!
Jen says
I canāt follow the link to the vanilla you used. Can you please tell me the brand? The link just takes me to Amazon but no syrup š
Jessica Pinney says
Sonoma Syrup Co Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
Sandra says
I use coconut milk & a bit of coconut creamer. Oh so yummy & a lil sweetener. I need the frother! I always have lumps but must need to also use a sifter. However, thankfully even if I have lumps, thereās no bitter taste when chewing the gooey matcha. Still win winā¦.
Rhonda A Hutson says
Sooo yummy! I used a blender so it was just a bit quickerš¤š
Matthew says
I use some hot water to disolve the matcha, Ive tried it the other way in the past, even used a ninja bullet, it just doesn’t really like being mixed in cold, I just use a little hot water to dissolve it, add the Ice and milk first, then the matcha and syrup, or just sugar and vanilla for when I can’t find the syrup
Jm says
I always get this at Starbucks and now i can make it at home. Thank you so much for this!!
Mattie says
This latte is delicious, and tastes incredibly similar to the Starbucks drink. I ordered the syrup you recommended, it’s AMAZING. I have been purchasing quite a few matcha lattes lately so this will save my bank account!!! š Thank you!!!
Ashadee says
Thank you so much for offering this recipe! Itās delicious! I make mine with 1c milk and 1.5 tsp each of matcha and Torani vanilla syrup and it is delightful.
Cynthia says
Deelish!! I made ours with Vanilla Oatmilk and sugar free vanilla syrup. This one is a keeper! Thank you! š
Asiya says
Wow this is very good. I also loved Starbucks version but now finding this recipe will help me to just make it at home.
Thank you
I used honey instead of syrup and it was still very good.
Rachel says
Everytime I make mine, I can’t get the matcha to fully unclump. I end up drinking little matcha clumps and it’s not very good. I make it like you said. I’ve used a frother and a spoon and still get the same result.
DawnyZ says
First let me say I’m not the suitor author of this recipe. But another person said she dissolved it in a lot but of hot water and that did the trick for the lumps, I hope it can help you as well. Happy New Year š
Laura says
I also use a shaker bottle for protein powder seems to work great
McKenna says
The vanilla syrup is too noticeable and messed up the taste. Maybe thatās what my issue is. I also used whole milk. Help? Doesnāt taste like the drink. Although, I usually get it with cold cream foam.
Caden says
can I use vanilla extract, or sugar if i don’t have syrup or is the vanilla syrup necessary
Leilani says
SO GOOD! I used Chobani Oatmilk (extra creamy), Matcha Love powder and SF vanilla Torani. It was perfection! Thank you!
Katita says
amazing, i failed the first time by adding water.. it tastes so much better now and i just feel like it needs more flavor so im adding 2 table spoon vanilla next time! thanks you are a life saver!!! āŗļøāŗļøāŗļøāŗļøāŗļøāŗļøāŗļø
Steven n Courtney says
Made mine, silk almond milk, unsweetened and skinny syrup vanilla with starbucks matcha tea, used milk frother, its a elite pro, its absolutely šÆ fantastic
James H says
So good! I make it every morning now!
Cindy says
This is by far the best recipe Iāve pinned plenty I go back to this one Iāve tried different flavors of syrup my favorite so far is the raspberry and the sāmores.
Elaine says
Used the recipe with RYZE matcha was still really good , no clumping . Could be the Ryze but either way ! Thank you.
Stefanie says
What kind of matcha do you use?
Jimothy says
Iām usually skeptical of copycats that claim to be exactly like the real thing, but this straight up tastes exactly like a Starbucks one, and might even be a little better. Gave me a much needed and absolutely delectable boost of energy. This is scrumptious and quick enough to make in just a couple of minutes. 10/10, definitely recommend.
Ar Cee says
Hey,
Just wondering how to make the hot version of this? I like iced, but wife always orders hot. Thank you.
Lena Speaker says
I didnāt have vanilla syrup so I used honey. Turned out good.
Ron says
What size cup? How many ounces?
Bre says
This is definitely the best recipe for matcha lattes Iāve found! I use Jade Leaf matcha & 1/2 tbsp of vanilla and it is just PERFECT.