This iced oat milk matcha latte is creamy and delicious. Taking 5 minutes to make with 4 ingredients – green tea powder, creamy oat milk, sweetener and plenty of ice this oat milk latte is sooo good. It is lightly sweetened and tastes just like your favorite local coffee shop but at a fraction of the price!
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Why This Recipe is So Good
- It’s a good-for-you drink make with 4 simple ingredients. You can customize it based on your preferences and it has much less caffeine and sugar compared to most coffee shop drinks.
- Totally refreshing and perfect for matcha lovers, this oat milk matcha latte is so delicious to enjoy during the warm weather months or whenever you need a productive boost mid-day!
- It’s made from ceremonial grade matcha powder. When you purchase matcha lattes from a coffee shop you don’t know the quality of the matcha powder used, when making them at home you can ensure you are getting the best matcha every time.
- It’s vegan and dairy-free! Oat milk makes the most perfect matcha latte whether you are dairy-free or not!
Recipe Ingredients
- Organic matcha powder – I used ceremonial-grade matcha powder. It is smooth and grassy but in a good way! It’s best to use a high quality matcha powder because it won’t taste bitter.
- Cane sugar – you can use maple syrup, a touch of honey, or the sweetener of your choice instead.
- Cold milk – Use your favorite oat milk, I love the Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend because it’s very creamy. If you aren’t dairy free use regular dairy milk instead.
- Warm water – To mix with matcha powder.
- Ice cubes – used for serving.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is made by grinding green tea leaves into a fine powder. In order to achieve that bright green color, the leaves are shaded from the sun right before they are harvested to increase their chlorophyll content producing that vibrant color.
Because matcha is so popular it has been used in many recipes such as cookies, ice cream, teas, and lattes- giving everything a lovely color and light earthy flavor.
Grades of Matcha
The key to the perfect iced matcha latte is using good-quality matcha powder. There are two types of matcha powder to look out for – culinary grade matcha and ceremonial grade matcha.
Culinary has a dull almost brownish-green color. It has a slightly bitter and very earthy flavor. This grade is used mostly for cooking and baking. Culinary favorites: Natives Organics, Camel
Ceremonial matcha, on the other hand, is bright and vibrant green in color. It has a smooth, bright, and slightly grassy flavor. This higher grade of green tea powder is the one you want to use for drinking and it’s well worth the hype! Ceremonial favorites: Matcha Love, and Pique Life
I’ve been drinking matcha for several years now and have tried many different brands from both grades. Make sure you are getting your green tea powder from a reputable brand, ideally, it should be organic, Non-GMO, and sourced in Japan.
How to Make an Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a small bowl combine matcha powder with warm water. Whisk with either a bamboo whisk in an “M” motion or using a milk frother until smooth and frothy. I like to whisk the matcha with a bit of warm water to help avoid lumps.
- Add in the cane sugar then whisk until dissolved.
- Fill a pint-sized mason jar with ice.
- Pour the matcha mixture into the glass.
- Add oat milk or milk of choice. Stir and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions —
Yes! Oat milk is one of the best milk alternatives you can use to make matcha lattes. Oat milk has a consistency that is similar to dairy milk, so it’s ideal for lattes.
This iced tea latte is made of matcha green tea powder, milk, and sweetener and served over ice.
This green tea latte is creamy with a slightly earthy taste and a hint of sweetness!
This will depend on the type of matcha and how much sweetener you are using. You can add as much sweeter as you like and a lower-quality matcha powder will make your latte taste bitter. Use ceremonial-grade matcha for the best flavor!
Looking For More Matcha Recipes?
- Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Iced Matcha Lemonade Recipe
- Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte
- Iced Matcha Chai Latte
- Blackberry Matcha Latte
- Matcha Frappuccino
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Iced Oat Milk Matcha latte
Equipment
- Bamboo whisk or electric milk frother
- Small matcha bowl or small bowl for whisking matcha powder
- Mason jar or serving glass
Ingredients
- 1 – 1 ½ teaspoons Matcha powder ceremonial grade
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1 ½ teaspoon cane sugar or to taste
- 6 ounces oat milk cold and unsweetened or your milk of choice
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl add matcha powder and warm water. Using a bamboo whisk in an “M” pattern or electric milk frother whisk until combined and frothy.
- Add in sugar and whisk until dissolved.
- Fill a pint-sized mason jar or cup with ice, pour over milk then your prepared matcha mixture.
- Stir and enjoy!
Notes
Storage and make-ahead tips
- You can make this homemade matcha latte up to 24 hours ahead of time. Make the recipe like usual then add the ice when you are ready to serve it.
Tips and variations
- The easiest way to ensure you don’t have any clumps of matcha powder in your drink is to whisk it with a little bit of warm water. The temperature should be between 110 degrees Fahrenheit. If it’s too hot it can affect the taste of the matcha.
- If you are using sweetened milk omit the sugar from this recipe.
- Feel free to add 1/4 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for a different flavor.
- The amount of sweetener used is totally up to personal preference. This tea latte is lightly sweetened so feel free to add more sugar if you like!
Nutrition
All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.
