How to make an iced matcha latte
Whisk your way to a cup of frothy focus.
Make a barista-style green tea iced latte
Energizing, detoxifying, focus-boosting & delicious – a well-made iced matcha latte is what frothy tea dreams are made of. At first glance, making your own at home might seem out of your league, but we promise it’s really not. All you need is matcha, a whisk, milk & a few friendly tips from us.
Which matcha is best as a latte? You can make your green tea latte using any one of our blends – from traditional picks like Matcha Matsu & Grand Cru to flavored favorites like Vanilla Matcha & Peach Matcha. There really is no “best”. It’s all comes down to a matter of preference.
What you’ll need:
2 Perfect Matcha Spoons of traditional matcha (or 5 Perfect Matcha Spoons of flavoured matcha)
½ cup (4 oz) warm water
Ice
1 cup of milk
Step 1: Measure your matcha
Measure your preferred matcha using the Davids Tea Perfect Matcha Spoon – a spoon designed to help measure your green tea powder correctly. Just scoop 2-3 Perfect Matcha Spoons (approx. 1 teaspoon) of traditional matcha or 5-6 Perfect Matcha Spoons (approx. 2.5 teaspoons) of flavored matcha into a matcha bowl (or any small bowl you have on hand).
Step 2: Add warm water & form a paste
With your matcha measured & ready to go, it’s now time to add 1/4 cup (2 oz) of warm water from your kettle. You’ll want your water a warm 75-85°C (170-185°F) – any hotter and you run the risk of burning your matcha & giving it a bitter taste. Finally, whisk your matcha into a smooth, clump-free paste.
(75 C|170F for traditional and 85C|185F for flavored matcha.)
Don’t have a thermometer?
Let your boiled kettle sit for 7-10 minutes before using.
Step 3: Whisk to create froth
Add the remaining 2 oz of warm water to your matcha paste and start whisking to suspend the particles and incorporate some air into your drink (aka create froth).
How to whisk matcha like a pro.
Briskly whisk your matcha in an “M” formation going from the bottom of the bowl and working your way up towards the surface until the matcha reaches a smooth consistency and a layer of foam appears.
Step 4: Pour into mug & add milk
Fill your 16 oz mug with ice. Pour frothed matcha green tea over ice and top with cold milk or any milk alternative.
PRO TIP: Use a large spoon to hold back the foam and allow the liquid to pour in first. As the liquid runs out, release the spoon to let the foam fill the balance of the cup
Top with milk for the finishing touch.
1% or 2% or whole milk, doesn’t matter. In fact, why not make your green tea latte a plant-based drink by using soy, almond, oat or even coconut milk. Sometimes tea can take on a different flavor, depending on the type of milk you choose. Have fun & experiment.
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