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This is an excellent choice for someone looking for a tropical drink that’s not too sweet. This is one of Starbucks’ dairy-free drinks, and it’s shaken, not stirred. Sweetener – this is totally optional, but I like to add maple syrup, honey or stevia for a hint of sweetness. Matcha has an earthy flavor so it’s nice to balance some of that with a little sweetness. Place ice cubes in a tall glass, then add the plant milk. Pour the matcha mixture into the glass and stir to combine.
The color of the matcha indicates quality. If you pay around $15, the matcha will be a dull, brownish green color. If you spend $50, the matcha will be a bright, vibrant green. Pour matcha on top of the ice, not directly into the milk to get a cleaner layered look.
Oat Milk Matcha Latte Recipe
To avoid lumps, the best way to mix matcha with chai-spiced milk is to whisk the green tea powder with a little hot milk first. Matcha can be expensive but in most cases, you get what you pay for. For a small container of ceremonial grade organic matcha, you can expect to pay $25-50 or even more. By making matcha and matcha lattes at home you will still paying less than buying them from your local coffee shop though. Matcha powder is made up of ground up green tea leaves.
They do best where there is a lower amount of matcha compared to water. This is my lil’ corner on the internets called A Cozy Kitchen, where I share recipes that are comforting and delicious. As for myself I'll admit to two truths here. The first is that 48 weeks of the year, I'm a little bit of a coffee snob. But then for the last four weeks of the year, I become indiscriminate in my love of all things holiday — marshmallows, mocha, the works.
What's in a Starbucks matcha latte anyway?
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. Ultimately, this iced matcha latte recipe is empowering because it can be enjoyed whether daily, or every now and then.
The amount of ice, water and matcha powder doesn’t have to be exact. Something like 4-7 ice cubes and 1 to 2 cups water is great. You’ll find what you like best the more you make this. Authentic Japanese utensils give your tea the flavor and consistency to make the consummate bowl of matcha green tea in a way Western utensils cannot.
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Any wide-mouth container will work, including a jar with a tight lid if you don’t have a cocktail shaker. There’s caffeine in matcha so there’s caffeine in this drink. Sweetener is the secret to making the drink layered so honey, or white sugar, is needed. Sugar is the secret to making layered drinks and this recipe will show you exactly how to put the drink together. This leads to your matcha tasting more bitter. Kate is a lifelong coffee enthusiast and homebrewer who enjoys writing for coffee websites and sampling every kind of coffee known to man.
It’s chock full of antioxidants, boasting 20 times more than blueberries. As a bonus, matcha can boost your metabolism and help you burn fat, along with a plethora of other health benefits. In a coffee cup, whisk together the hot water and matcha powder. The flavors are a bit intense, but to us, this is one of the best Matcha drinks Starbucks serves. It has 80 mg of caffeine, but only 120 calories, so it’s the perfect treat for a pick-me-up, but without the added calories many of us don’t need. Not only is it sweet and fat-free, but it’s also a pretty green color.
I use coconut milk & a bit of coconut creamer. 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. I didn’t have syrup so I made it in less than 5 minutes, it tasted so so good. If you like your matcha with a hint of sweetness, add 1-2 tsp maple syrup, honey or agave, or sweeten to taste with stevia for sugar-free matcha.
It’s pretty much a Starbucks copycat and I’m hooked. However, Starbucks does add twists to their Matcha drinks that make them not quite as healthy as they could be. Don’t worry, though; you can usually customize your Matcha drink to meet your health needs. Hey there, I’m Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, holistic nutritionist, health coach and personal trainer. Whether it’s for my meal plans, my favorite recipes or just because you want to feel good, I’m so happy you’re here. However, matcha has a couple of advantages over coffee, because it’s high in antioxidants and amino acid count.
The best way to avoid this is to first dilute the powder into a little liquid to form a paste and mix that with the rest of the milk. However, you then still need to mix that together- so there are a few methods of going about this. For more drinks made with oat milk, check out my Oat Milk Eggnog, and Oat Milk Hot Chocolate. Use a matcha whisk, hand whisk, frother, or even a teaspoon will do. Rice, almond, and hemp milk are good options, while soy milk will give you the closest nutritional profile to dairy milk.
For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to see the recipe. Store your matcha at room temperature or in the fridge if you prefer. If you are storing your matcha in the fridge, be sure to bring the matcha to room temperature before using. I recently discovered Golde Pure Matcha and I’m obsessed! It dissolves super well and the flavor is delicious. My mission is to provide simple and delicious meals from my kitchen to yours.
I personally prefer the caffeine buzz I get from matcha versus coffee. Some people even use it as a dietary aide because it suppresses your appetite. I make mine a little fancy by using this vanilla bean simple syrup.
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