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.
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
Other Matcha Recipes:
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PrintCopycat Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
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
- Calories: 206
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
April 24, 2017 at 11:23 amI can’t have matcha but my hubby loves these lattes! I can’t wait to share it with him.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
May 1, 2017 at 8:14 pmI adore a good matcha latte! These look fantastic!
AnonymousT says
May 8, 2017 at 1:38 pmEither I did this wrong somehow or this is better done in a small blender or with the milk frother. With just a spoon alone I’m getting too many bits of matcha. Still a delicious drink though.
Jessica Pinney says
May 16, 2017 at 7:28 pmSorry you had trouble, Tyler. I just updated the post with a few tips to help you make your matcha lump free next time.
Jannie says
July 4, 2017 at 3:50 pmOk to use a blender for this, my all time fave….
Jessica Pinney says
July 4, 2017 at 4:10 pmAbsolutely! That makes it super easy. Hope you enjoy it!
Jen says
July 7, 2017 at 3:51 pmI thought Matcha had to be brewed first to reap the antioxidant benefits?
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V says
July 9, 2017 at 2:54 pmI used a small metal wisk. You get too many clumps if you use a spoon.
Jamie says
July 28, 2017 at 7:09 amI have to say that we never use vanilla syrup (unless you ask). We used to use simple syrup to make our lattes, but the company updated the recipe of the matcha powder, making it more sweeter. Thus, we opted out on using syrup to make the lattes because of the sugar crystals mixed in to the matcha powder. Only the green tea frappuccinos include simple syrup because it gets watered down eventually from the ice.
Çitra Kale @Çitra's Home Diary says
September 19, 2017 at 3:29 pmİ love matcha in many way. İ use it for dessert or cake.. and your iced matcha latte now is on my list to make it asap 🙂
CaSondra Gutierrez says
October 7, 2017 at 11:52 amThis is the best. I love matcha lattes. I put mine in a 16oz. Mason jar. I add all ingredients even the ice, then I shake the mason jar. With the lid screwed on tight, of course. Usually a minute of shaking works. Any bits of matcha that don’t get incorporated will sink to the bottom, then you could just shake them up again. I drink it straight from the mason jar.
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Gary says
October 8, 2017 at 5:54 pmI agree, hands DOWN this is as good as the best iced coffee!
Tamara says
October 31, 2017 at 7:56 amCan I use a handheld immersion blender?
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Kate says
November 5, 2017 at 4:51 amI used to drink matcha lattes when I lived in Japan! So good! I have never made them myself, though. I don’t know what I am waiting for, because they are so good!
Tina says
January 1, 2018 at 5:42 pmSooo good!
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Amber says
January 8, 2018 at 7:01 amCan you just use vanilla extract instead of vanilla syrup and if so how much?
Jessica Pinney says
January 8, 2018 at 9:27 amNo, they’re not the same thing. I would just use another liquid sweetener such as honey or agave.
Wildtanuki says
June 1, 2019 at 9:19 amWhy do you say just ‘no’? She could use vanilla extract AND a different sweetener and it would be the same as vanilla syrup.
Mary says
January 13, 2018 at 12:53 pmI bought some Macha because I wanted to start getting the benefits of Green Tea and I don’t really care much for tea. Anyway, I bought a jar of it and was immediately turned off because of the smell, so I got some empty capsules to fill. I was searching for recipes and found this. LOVE it. Now I can drink it!!!
Thank you! I may try it with peppermint syrup.
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Kimberly says
January 28, 2018 at 7:44 pmDo you think it would be ok to use sugar free syrup? Have you tried any other flavors for a variety?
Thank you!
Jessica Pinney says
January 28, 2018 at 7:59 pmSure, I think sugar free syrup would look great. I haven’t tried any other flavored syrup, but if you do, please let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!
Brandi E says
February 7, 2018 at 7:56 pmActually, Starbucks doesn’t use any kind of flavored syrup. They use what’s called simple syrup, which is concentrated sugar melted into water. I was a barista there for several years in Hawaii and this was my favorite kind to make. I also recommend trying the Matcha Cremé Frappuccino. It’s like the iced latte, but better!
Essdee says
February 19, 2018 at 9:00 amI just saw this recipe and ran into the kitchen to make it. Delicious! I think I will try another one later today. Love it!
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Brianna Barnes says
March 9, 2018 at 8:42 amI love this Starbucks drink, too. But I don’t know what is the best brand of matcha to buy!??!?!
Jessica Pinney says
March 9, 2018 at 9:39 amI feel you, Brianna. When we first started buying matcha we didn’t have a clue about quality and ended up with some not so great stuff we had to throw out. As far as brands go, we really like Encha (you can find them on Amazon or order on their website). Use their latte or ceremonial grade for this recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Green Tea Lover says
June 29, 2018 at 5:44 pmA tablespoon or so (to taste) of Torani (brand) peach syrup is EXCELLENT in iced matcha green tea. I haven’t yet tried vanilla, but since I love it in coffee, it should be good in this as well.
Edith says
July 3, 2018 at 3:55 amI don’t understand, if this is latte, so where is the coffee??
Jessica Pinney says
July 5, 2018 at 9:13 amMatcha & other tea lattes that contain no coffee are very common these days. If you want a matcha latte that also has coffee, I’d recommend our Matcha Espresso Fusion recipe.
Kelly Anthony says
July 18, 2018 at 5:13 pmWho doesnt love Starbucks?! This is genius 🙂
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Pam Rogers says
July 19, 2018 at 8:33 amI love it but when I make it at home I use stevia vanilla cream in the dropper instead of vanilla syrup!
grinding coffee size says
July 30, 2018 at 8:13 pmDouble Espresso and sometimes an Iced Latte Machiatto
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Quyen says
August 22, 2018 at 6:08 amAlways a perfect recipe! Using a milk frother, whisk well 240ml milk + 2 tbsp golden syrup + 2 tsp matcha powder, add 4-5 ice cubes, pipe ready-made whipped cream on top. Never go to Starbucks again, I got stomach hurt once after drinking a blueberry cheesecake frappuccino. Using a hand whisk or spoon is fine for me, I never leave any matcha clumps, they’re so good for me. Thank you for the recipe! 🙂
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TKo says
October 3, 2018 at 8:27 amThank you for sharing! Frothy, creamy, & delicious. Literally shake and go on hectic mornings and I never have to spend $4 – $5 on one at Starbucks again.
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Kelly says
October 7, 2018 at 9:02 pmDo you have a preference for a specific brand? About to give this a go with Tenzo Tea’s matcha powder and want to make sure it comes out ok. Their health benefits look pretty rewarding.
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Jessica Pinney says
October 17, 2018 at 7:47 amGreat question, Kelly! I usually use Encha matcha. I have worked with them in the past and am really blown away by the quality of their matcha. I haven’t tried Tenzo so I can’t speak to it. In general, if you want a great tasting matcha drink, you should be ceremonial grade matcha. It is the highest quality.
Frances says
March 19, 2019 at 5:19 pmCan this be made hot? I can’t stand iced anything
Kiki Katz says
March 22, 2019 at 6:52 amI always get the HOT matcha latte at Starbucks. No syrup added. They put sugar in the Matcha powder. It is delicious.
Brandi says
March 22, 2019 at 6:55 amAbsolutely it can. Just heat up the milk and mix in the matcha mix. You can add additional simple syrup or sugar if needed. The mix I buy is already sweetened so it’s not necessary. Island Teas sells a matcha mix on eBay that you can get with sugar or with a non-sugar natural sweetener.