Easy Starbucks Matcha Latte Recipe (Copycat Iced Latte)

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This copycat Starbucks version of matcha tea latte is my new favorite drink and I can’t wait for it to become yours too! So ditch your regular coffee latte and make this one instead ✨.

• Our homemade version of Starbucks Green tea latte is super easy to make. It’s ready in less than 5 minutes and I LOVE that about it. You’ll get a refreshing iced matcha tea latte super quick, the second you crave it. This makes it the perfect drink for me ❤!
• This copycat Starbucks matcha latte recipe uses simple ingredients making you get this drink at a fraction of the price. Our drink uses only 3 simple ingredients- matcha green tea powder (a fine powder made from green tea leaves), milk of your choice and simple syrup (or a sweetener you like!).
• It’s super customizable too. You don’t need to worry about too much sugar either, go ahead and add your favorite sweetener- vanilla syrup, maple syrup (mmm maple syrup!), brown sugar syrup or any natural sweetener you like. Use your choice of milk too– whole milk (regular milk), oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk, almond milk or coconut milk… whatever is your favorite type of milk. Add vanilla extract or literally what you like, make it yours!
• Matcha is really good for health as well! This fine powder also has caffeine but its effects are different from coffee. The absorption of caffeine is controlled thanks to L-theanine, an amino acid. This results in you feeling focused and less jittery. There may not be a crash either as there is with coffee so you usually won’t even need more caffeine for a couple of hours. Plus, studies show that matcha may reduce high blood pressure, the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol as well as keep your immune system healthy. It also may make your skin health better!
• This green tea latte has gentle matcha flavors making it the perfect matcha drink for a beginner.

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INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS FOR THIS STARBUCKS MATCHA LATTE RECIPE

For exact ingredient measurements, please scroll down to the Recipe Card.

This Starbucks copycat recipe uses some really simple ingredients which gives you the most delicious homemade matcha latte at a fraction of the price. It’s one of the best copycat Starbucks matcha drinks ever.

The quality of ingredients is important here so use good quality ingredients!

To make Homemade Simple Syrup: (optional)

In case you don’t have simple syrup at home, here’s what you need to make some:

• Water
• Sugar

To make the best Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte Copycat Recipe:

• Matcha- New to matcha? Remember that it’s different from regular green tea. It differs from regular green tea leaves both in appearance and flavor. While regular green tea leaves are sold as loose leaves or in tea bags, matcha is sold as a fine powder, it’s not sold as green tea leaves. It uses the whole leaf because of which the health benefits of matcha are pretty high! Remember though that matcha is a type of green tea. Matcha has a rich earthy flavor and that earthy flavor can sometimes even be described as grassy. There are different grades of matcha green tea powder. When it comes to the grades of matcha and which type you should use in a latte, I would always suggest using ceremonial grade matcha for best results and a bright green color. Ceremonial grade matcha has a delicate earthy flavor, is rich and has a hint of sweetness. You can use a high quality culinary grade matcha too. Make sure you always use a high-quality matcha powder here. The health benefits of matcha are amazing too, this is a powerful ingredient ❤!
• Creamy milk of choice- Use your choice of milk, whatever you like when ordering Starbucks matcha drinks ❤! Any type of milk goes well here but I love sticking to a creamy milk such as oat milk, soy milk or regular milk (whole milk). You can use whatever you like in this green tea latte…almond milk. cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, regular milk or half and half. Do you prefer almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, regular milk or something else? Let me know in the comments below!
• Simple syrup- The Starbucks version of matcha latte would use sweetened matcha powder before. The new Starbucks version of matcha latte now adds simple syrup (which they call classic syrup) to the drink unless you ask for a specific variation. I’ve stuck to adding simple syrup to my copycat Starbucks recipe too! I feel it adds a delicate sweetness while letting the matcha flavor come through. I’ve added just a little, not too much sugar syrup. You can use regular sugar, maple syrup (mmm maple syrup and matcha!), vanilla syrup (vanilla syrup is popular for a vanilla-ey sweetness!), brown sugar syrup or any natural sweetener, low sugar or zero sugar sweetener you prefer. You can add more sugar or less sugar too.
• Warm water- Warm water is essential to whisk our matcha powder in. It helps bring out the flavors, aroma, antioxidants and benefits of matcha powder. Please don’t use super hot water here and don’t use cold water either. Cold water won’t help much and hot water may burn our matcha. Warm water is preferable here for best results.
• Ice cubes- It’s an iced green tea drink after all 😉!

Once again, for exact ingredient measurements and estimated nutritional information please scroll down to the Recipe Card.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE STARBUCKS MATCHA LATTE RECIPE [Step-by-Step Instructions with Photos]

Please keep in mind that I go into lots of detail in all my recipes so you get to know all the super important tips and tricks when it comes to making a particular recipe. I always want you to make the BEST of whatever you’re cooking ❤.

STEP 2: MIX THE MATCHA IN WARM WATER

I’m using an electric milk frother here. You can also use a regular whisk or bamboo matcha whisk. An electric milk frother is a great option if you don’t have a bamboo whisk

So yes, heat some water until it’s just a little warm and pour it into the latte glass you’re using. If you’re using a bamboo whisk, pour the water into a small bowl.

Make sure you don’t use hot water or even cold water here. We need only warm water. If the water is too hot, our matcha may burn and if the water is too cold, the matcha may not mix well and all its benefits won’t be extracted either.

Now sift the matcha ground green tea leaves powder into the latte glass or small bowl. Sift the fine powder well.

And now whether you’re using a bamboo matcha whisk, electric milk frother or regular whisk, start mixing the matcha green tea powder with the warm water until it completely mixes and turns nice and frothy.

I’ve not spoken much about using a bamboo matcha whisk here because I want this recipe to be easy if it’s the first time you’re making some matcha and don’t have a bamboo matcha whisk at home. I don’t want to confuse you ❤.

STEP 3: FINISH MAKING THIS COPYCAT STARBUCKS MATCHA LATTE RECIPE

Now if you used a bamboo whisk, transfer your matcha mixture from the small bowl to a tall glass of your preference.

To your frothy matcha mixture in the latte glass, pour in the simple syrup…

Mix well again using your electric milk frother, whisk or a fork. Don’t use a bamboo matcha whisk here.

Now add some ice until it reaches about 3/4^th of the glass or as much as you prefer.

And gently pour in the milk of your choice for that gorgeous bright green color effect (any type of milk works here- regular milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, cashew milk…).

Gently mix and take a sip of your homemade matcha latte. Isn’t that an absolutely delicious drink? And all from the comfort of your own home without having to go to a coffee shop and at the fraction of the price.

Go ahead and top it up with some milk froth or whatever you prefer and enjoy. You deserve that delicious drink ✨.

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Here are a few ways you can serve this copycat Starbucks recipe-

• The perfect way for me sometimes is to serve this green tea drink on its own so I can really enjoy all those earthy flavors! You can also top it up with some thick milk foam (you can flavor it too), whipped cream or maybe even ice cream (vanilla, matcha or whatever ice cream you like!).
• You can also serve this delicious drink with its gorgeous bright green color in a tall clear glass. That way, you’ll see all those milk and matcha swirls and that beautiful green color too while you sip on it.
• Go ahead and serve this homemade version of the Starbucks matcha latte with your favorite breakfast as you would serve a regular coffee latte! Like with my Fluffy Pancakes Recipe without Milk and drizzle some maple syrup on top… or with my Easy Waffles Recipe or maybe even with a savory breakfast such as my Chinese Stir Fry Shrimp & Scrambled Eggs Recipe.
• Or cozy up with it and something sweet such as this Two Bananas Moist Banana Bread for some banana bread goodness, McDonald’s Copycat Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies for some chocolate matcha fun, Easiest 3 Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cake for more chocolate goodness, Only 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk peanut butter fudge and matcha 😍 or my No Effort 3 Ingredient Yogurt Cake for a sweet and light snack.
• Serve this copycat recipe of Starbucks matcha latte with my Delicious No Bake Matcha Cheesecake Recipe (made with culinary matcha ground green tea leaves) for some major matcha fun!
• Add in some tapioca pearls to your ground green tea leaves matcha drink and turn it into some matcha bubble tea ❤. It’s my favorite drink to have!

This beautiful drink is easy to make and is super healthy too but hey, here are a few tips you can keep in mind to come up with the best homemade matcha latte every single time!

• The quality of ingredients is important in this best Starbucks iced matcha latte copycat recipe since this is a simple recipe with very few ingredients. Always use the highest quality ingredients. Lower quality ingredients won’t give you that amazing flavor.
• Go ahead and use your milk of choice in this Starbucks green tea latte copycat recipe. You can use any type of milk such as almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk but I suggest a creamy milk to work with those matcha flavors for the best results! Let me know what your choice of milk is, almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, regular milk…!
• It’s not necessary to make the simple syrup here. You can use your own simple syrup if you have some at home already or even regular sugar, vanilla syrup, brown sugar syrup, maple syrup, honey or any natural sweetener of your choice.
• There are different grades of matcha. Use a high-quality matcha powder for best results and a vibrant green color. The highest quality matcha will also give you a delicate flavor that’s… incredible. Please don’t use a lower quality matcha. Ceremonial grade matcha is preferred here or even a premium quality culinary grade matcha.
• Want a stronger matcha flavor? Go ahead and add an extra half teaspoon of matcha powder (or maybe even a whole teaspoon of matcha powder) for a stronger matcha flavor and a vibrant green color.
• If it’s your first time trying matcha or you’re still warming up to the flavor, you can add about 1 teaspoon of matcha powder.
• The best part about this copycat Starbucks recipe is that you don’t need to add too much sugar! Adjust the grams of sugar according to your preference. Add less sugar or sweetener if you want. You can add more sugar or sweetener too if you like! See how sweet or how much sugar syrup you like in your drink and adjust the sweetness accordingly.
• Matcha powder is different from regular green tea leaves or tea bags. It’s a fine powder but it needs to be mixed in well, while regular green tea leaves or tea bags are steeped. Matcha is a fine powder but it can clump up and that’s no mystery but it can be prevented if you sift it as well as add the matcha over the warm water. Please don’t pour the warm water into the matcha powder.
• Don’t use super hot water because it’ll burn your green tea powder. Don’t use cold water either because your matcha won’t completely let out all those benefits, flavors and aroma. Use warm water instead. I watched a video tutorial on this a long time ago. That video tutorial really stuck with me and I researched more about the process, this is the best way in my opinion.
• Don’t worry if you don’t have a bamboo matcha whisk or electric milk frother. You can always use a regular whisk, fork or even make this delicious drink in the blender or mason jar.
• You can add all those simple ingredients to a blender and blend it all! You can also use a mason jar. Add the ingredients, seal the mason jar and shake it well to mix everything together.
• You can also make some hot matcha latte. To make hot matcha latte, go ahead and pour hot milk into your matcha mixture in the last step!

You can do so much with it. It uses such simple ingredients and you can add so much to it to make it yours. Here are a few variations-

• Don’t get confused by the different grades of matcha. It’s always better to use the highest quality of matcha or something close. High-quality matcha powder grade is ceremonial grade matcha powder. You can also use a high quality culinary grade matcha. Experiment with different brands and see what flavor you like best! Lower quality matcha just won’t taste good enough.
• Add more matcha green tea powder for a stronger matcha flavor. If it’s your first time trying some matcha tea latte, add a little less matcha powder and see how you like it.
• Use your choice of milk, how you do when ordering Starbucks matcha drinks ❤! I love sticking to a creamy milk such as oat milk, soy milk or regular milk (whole milk). You can use whatever you like here…almond milk. cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, regular milk or half and half.
• I’ve used simple syrup here for a delicate sweetness. You can use regular sugar (adjust the grams of sugar according to your preference), maple syrup, honey, vanilla syrup (vanilla syrup is popular for a vanilla-ey sweetness!), brown sugar syrup or any natural sweetener you prefer.
• The best part about making your homemade version of this Starbucks iced matcha latte recipe is that you can add as much sweetener as you like as well. You can make your drink really sweet or even add less sugar or sweetener or completely skip out on it too.
• I’ve kept this recipe simple for you guys so you can go ahead and use a bamboo matcha whisk, an electric milk frother or a regular whisk to make it. But hey, you can also add all those simple ingredients to a blender and blend it all! You can also use a mason jar. Add the ingredients, seal the mason jar and shake it well to mix everything together.
• Go ahead and have it the way you have your Starbucks version of iced matcha latte. Want to add brown sugar syrup? Go ahead! Wanna add some lavender cream on top? Do it! Cinnamon powder? Add it!
• Add some warm spices to your green tea latte like cloves, cinnamon, cardamom for a warm hint of flavor. Simple ingredients can make a big difference.
• You can also add some vanilla extract to your copycat Starbucks recipe. Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the matcha mixture in Step 2. Vanilla extract will add a hint of vanilla flavor to this delicious drink. You can also add peppermint extract or maybe even this strawberry sauce from my Korean Strawberry Milk Recipe made with Fresh Strawberries for a strawberry matcha latte! You can do so much with this recipe!
• A great option for some added caffeine? Add a shot of espresso to your copycat Starbucks matcha latte recipe for a caffeine-filled green tea drink!
• Make some hot matcha latte too! To make some hot matcha latte, just pour in hot milk into your matcha mixture in Step 3. Stir and enjoy.

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