Tea Sommelier’s Iced Matcha Recipe (Cold Brew Matcha)
on Feb 25, 2026
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Super easy to make and refreshing, this iced version of traditional matcha is made using the cold brew technique and it’s perfect for matcha purists.
Iced Matcha
- Made with just 3 ingredients.
- No fancy matcha tools are needed.
- A cool, refreshing drink that’s quick and easy to make at home.
What does it mean when you cold brew matcha? It means you’re mixing matcha with cold water. THAT’S IT. This one’s for all you matcha purists out there.
No matcha bowls or whisks needed. The secret to getting smooth, clump-free matcha is shaking water and matcha in an airtight container, like a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid.
I was shocked at how efficient the shaking method worked in creating perfect, cold brew matcha. I’ve always used traditional matcha tools like a bamboo whisk but I’ve been making things harder for myself. This method is far better and quicker.
Note from Jee
i’ve seen iced matcha being sold as “cold brew matcha” and that term is a total eye roller for me. It’s trying to make something simple sound way fancier than it is.
Unlike other teas, because matcha is already powdered, there is no actual cold brewing process. All you need to do is mix matcha and water and that’s the entire method. In that way, this drink is the simplest, easiest matcha drink to make.
Ingredient Notes
- Matcha: The brighter the green, the more expensive. Find matcha that costs at least $35 for this drink. You can use high quality, expensive matcha for this drink since you’re not diluting it with anything other than ice and water.
- Water: Use filtered water if possible for a better tasting iced matcha.
- Ice: Use filtered water to make ice too.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Into a cocktail shaker, add cold water and a teaspoon of matcha. Shake, shake, shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds.
If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use any jar with a tight lid or a food container with an airtight cover.
Step 2: Put ice into a cup.
Step 3: Add cold water.
Step 4: Pour the shaken matcha from the cocktail shaker into the cup. Watch the matcha green swirl around. Stir before drinking.
Recipe Note
I had first tried making this by shaking all the water and matcha in the cocktail shaker, but using less water in the shaker gave me better results with less clumps. So, I changed the recipe so that there was just a little water in the shaker with matcha and the rest went into the cup with ice.
Pairing Matcha
Matcha is meant to paired with something sweet, so I would recommend drinking your iced matcha with dessert like a slice of cake or sweet mochi. The sugary treat gives the matcha a nice balance.
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If you tried this Iced Matcha recipe, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating and let me know how you like it in the comments below.
Tea Sommelier’s Iced Matcha (Cold Brew Matcha)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon matcha
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Into a cocktail shaker, combine ¼ cup cold water and matcha. Close lid and shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds.If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use any jar with a tight lid or a food container with an airtight cover.
- Fill a cup with ice and ¾ cup cold water.
- Pour shaken matcha into the cup with ice and water and stir well before drinking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi! I want to try this with my family but they don’t like the taste of pure matcha. I want to add sugar but how may tbsp should I add per glass?
Hi Nicole, maybe a matcha latte would be a better option to ease into drinking matcha: https://www.ohhowcivilized.com/iced-matcha-green-tea-latte/
How do you make a pitcher of matcha tea?
How much should I use and can I pre make it to drink through out the days?
Hi Valerie, to make a pitcher, combine 4 teaspoons of matcha into 4 cups of cold water. Use an airtight pitcher so that you can shake it to fully mix. The problem with matcha is that after a little while, the matcha powder will settle to the bottom. You can use the airtight pitcher to shake again when you’re ready to drink.
I honestly didn’t even know iced matcha without milk was a thing! I’ve always made mine with almond milk, but I’m starting to think my stomach is sensitive to almond milk. Today, I didn’t have my daily matcha and I was exhausted all day and I started searching to see if it was safe to just put a teaspoon in your mouth dry lol (don’t judge me! hahaha), that’s when I came across this! I just tried it (at 8pm) and it’s great!! I added some stevia, and it’s perfection!! Tastes just like iced green tea really, without all the work! #GameChanger
Hi Christal, haha, brave of you to try the matcha dry! Happy to have helped you out with your matcha fix!
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I’m adding matcha to my overnight oats or breakfast smoothies 🙂
Hi! Thx so much for recipe! Can you make ahead and keep in a picture or is it best by the glass ? Thx!
Hi Shelley, you can make ahead but the matcha will just sink to the bottom so you’ll need to shake it up again.
Thanks for this! I’ve been addicted to the starbucks matcha lemonades, but I didn’t feel too good after all that sugar.
Hi Katherine, enjoy! Agree that it’s great to be able to control the sugar in each cup!
thank you for the tip about using a hydro flask or any other shaker. it worked better than any whisk I’ve used.
Hi Linda, it was a game changer for me!