How to make an Iced Matcha
Four simple steps is all you need to ice up the ultimate matcha refresher.
Some things are easier than they look. Take a tall glass of refreshing iced matcha for example. While it may seem impossible to achieve that smooth, vibrant and perfectly chilled cup of green tea you see all over social media, we’re hear to tell you it’s not rocket science. Once familiarise yourself with the matcha bowl and whisk, it’s really quite simple.
That’s why we created this super easy foolproof four-step guide so you can make your own invigorating iced matcha right at home. While you may wind up with a few matcha-dusted fingers along the way, just remember it’s all part of the fun.
Ready to whip up the iced matcha of your dreams? Here we go.
What you’ll need:
2 Perfect Matcha Spoons traditional matcha or 5 Perfect Matcha Spoons flavoured matcha
10 oz warm water, divided
16 oz ice
16 oz mug or any dairy free alternative
Step 1: Measure your matcha
Measure your iced matcha like a pro by using the DavidsTea Perfect Matcha Spoon – a stainless steel spoon designed to help measure your green tea powder correctly to ensure a perfect cup, every time. Just scoop 2-3 Perfect Matcha Spoons (approx. 1 teaspoon) of traditional matcha or 5-6 Perfect Matcha Spoons (approx. 2.5 teaspoons) of flavoured matcha into a matcha bowl.
Different types of matchas require difference quantities.
• Traditional matcha: Fresh, complex & vegetal – we use this classic green tea powder in small quantities to avoid the grassy flavour from being too overpowering. Enjoy this benefit-packed tea’s traditional flavours the way it’s been sipped for thousands of years in Japan.
• Flavoured matcha: From decadent & creamy to fresh & fruity – we use a higher quantity of flavoured matcha so that the sweetness of the blend and the vegetal notes of the green tea powder brew up perfectly balanced. This is a great place to start if you’re a matcha newbie.
Step 2: Add warm water & form a paste
With your matcha powder ready to go, it’s now time to fill your matcha bowl with 2 oz of warm water from a kettle and use a traditional bamboo whisk to whisk your matcha into a smooth, clump-free paste.
Water temperature is one of the most important variables in steeping a consistently fresh-tasting cup of iced matcha.
Keep it to a warm 75-85°C (170-185°F) so as to not burn your matcha powder and give it a bitter taste. Cooler water temp also means your matcha will froth up to that eye-catching jade colour.
(75 C|170F for traditional and 85C|185F for flavoured 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 over ice & enjoy
Fill your favourite 16 oz mug with ice, then pour in your frothed matcha green tea and fill with warm 75-85°C (170-185°F) water from the kettle.
Give it a little stir before sipping.
This will help the tea cool down quicker and distribute the matcha evenly throughout your cup.
Matcha Recipes
Thought matcha was just for your mug? Think again. Get creative in the kitchen with quick & easy matcha treats that’ll keep you cool, refreshed and satisfied.
Matcha Yogurt Pops
Made with the simplest of ingredients, these healthy popsicles are delicious as a midday treat or as a super easy dessert.
Smoothie Bowl
Power up your mornings with a simple, yet nourishing smoothie bowl steeped in tropical flavours and green tea benefits.
