Iced Matcha Latte {Starbucks Copycat}

This Iced Matcha Latte with matcha green tea is mixed with milk, sweetened, and served over ice – it tastes just like the one at Starbucks!

How to make an iced matcha latte

1. Make simple syrup by adding sugar and boiling water to a mason jar. Mix together well to combine then chill for at least 1 hour before adding to drink.
2. When ready to serve, add simple syrup, matcha and milk of choice in to a shaker bottle and shake until smooth and combined.
3. Add a handful of ice to a large glass.
4. Pour matcha drink in mason jar over ice. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients and substitutions

• Simple syrup – any other liquid sweetener (homemade or store-bought)  can be used in place of simple syrup.
• Matcha green tea powder – use a high quality, ceremonial matcha powder
• Milk – any milk (dairy or non dairy) of your choice
• Ice

Simple syrup

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• Boiling water
• Sugar – honey, agave nectar, maple syrup can also be used to make simple syrup

Where to buy matcha powder

Since matcha powder has become so popular, it's become more readily available for purchase. You should be able to find a matcha powder at any local grocery store, international supermarkets, online retailers (i.e. Amazon, specialty matcha retailers) or at various tea shops, such as David's Tea.

When looking to purchase a matcha powder, make sure to look for a high quality, ceremonial grade matcha. A ceremonial grade matcha uses younger tea leaves, which allows the final drink to be smoother and creamier. The alternative option, culinary grade matcha, is perfect for baking.

Is Iced Matcha Latte good for you?

Iced matcha lattes offer a lot of health benefits when compared to other caffeinated drinks. Iced matcha lattes are rich in antioxidants and are a great energy booster when you need an afternoon pick-me-up. If you've ever experienced the jitters from too much coffee, iced matcha lattes are perfect for you.

Besides being an energy booster, matcha lattes detoxify and calm the body while also boosting concentration. I don't know about you, but that sounds like the perfect drink for when the mid day slump hits!

Calories in my version vs Starbucks

Ordering an iced matcha latte from Starbucks will be about 200 calories for a grande size. When you make an iced matcha latte at home with my recipe, the same amount comes to 158 calories per drink! If you decide to use a nondairy milk such as coconut milk or almond milk, you will be shaving off even more calories in comparison to Starbucks' version.

So, why not save both time and money by making it at home?

Making it healthier

I've got some great tips for you to help make your Starbucks copycat iced matcha latte even healthier. To make this iced matcha latte even healthier, replace the 2% milk with a nondairy milk of your choice. A nondairy milk will cut the calories virtually in half, depending on the option that you choose.

Another tip is to use less sweetener. If you don't have much of a sweet tooth, you can cut the sugar out completely or just reduce the total amount that you're adding to your drink.

More Starbucks recipes

• Vanilla sweet cream cold brew
• Iced passion tea lemonade 
• Mango dragonfruit refresher

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• If you're in need of a ceremonial grade matcha powder, check this one out.
• You can buy the cane sugar syrup that Starbucks uses online.
• Get these cute reusable straws for your drink!
• Get this shaker bottle to perfectly mix your matcha and to keep hydrated throughout your day

Iced Matcha Latte {Starbucks Copycat}

This Iced Matcha Latte with matcha green tea is mixed with milk, sweetened, and served over ice - it tastes just like the one at Starbucks!

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 1 drink

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tbsp simple syrup
• ▢ 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
• ▢ 1/2 cup 2% milk or use coconut/nut milk to make it dairy-free
• ▢ 1 handful ice

Simple syrup

• ▢ 1/2 cup boiling water
• ▢ 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

• Add sugar to a 16oz mason jar, then pour in boiling water. Mix together well to combine then chill for at least 1 hour. Syrup will last up to 1 month in the fridge.
• When ready to serve, add simple syrup, matcha and milk to a cocktail shaker or shaker bottle. Shake to combine.
• Add a handful of ice to a large glass, then pour drink overtop. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 178mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg

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