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
Other Matcha Recipes:
More Copycat Recipes:
- Starbucks Caramel Macchiato
- Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew
- Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
- Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Taco Bell Quesadilla
Copycat Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
Save money by making this copycat Iced Matcha Latte recipe that tastes exactly like Starbucks!
- 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
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.
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?
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Lauren says
I would maybe just double the ingredients
Norma says
The best!!! I didn’t 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.
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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
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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 💯
ak says
which matcha did you use? could you link it please. Thank you 🙂
Jessica Pinney says
I used Encha ceremonial grade. It is linked to in the ingredients.
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? I’ve 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
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Jessica Pinney says
Starbucks uses their own matcha powder that is pre-mixed with sweetener.
Tamara says
Taste was amazing 👏🏾. Thank you for sharing.
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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!
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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 don’t have the syrup and it’s delicious!!! Thanks so much 🥰
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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!
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Erika says
Wonderfully delicious! I tried another matcha latte recipe that I didn’t care for & was close to trashing my stash. Thank you for sharing, I’ll be having one daily to experience all the great things matcha offers our bodies!
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Jen says
I can’t 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 😞
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, there’s no bitter taste when chewing the gooey matcha. Still win win….
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Rhonda A Hutson says
Sooo yummy! I used a blender so it was just a bit quicker🤗😋
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!!
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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!!! 🙂 Thank you!!!
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Ashadee says
Thank you so much for offering this recipe! It’s 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! 💚
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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.
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McKenna says
The vanilla syrup is too noticeable and messed up the taste. Maybe that’s what my issue is. I also used whole milk. Help? Doesn’t 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