Iced matcha latte, matcha frappuccino, matcha milkshakes, oh my! If you’re looking for matcha green tea drinks, you’ve come to the right place.
What is Matcha?
- Matcha, that pretty green powder, is a tea that comes from Japan.
- A finely ground green tea, matcha is traditionally made into a drink by whisking it in hot water.
- Matcha usually costs more than other types of tea since there’s a lot more work involved to make it.
What to Look for When Buying Matcha
- Bright green color
The brighter the green, the better the quality of matcha. This also means that it’s more expensive. - Made in Japan
Real matcha comes from Japan. The super cheap matcha (almost brown in color) are usually from outside Japan and are basically knock-offs. - Ceremonial or Culinary Grade
Ceremonial and culinary grades are only given to matcha sold outside Japan and it’s purely done for marketing purposes in the US. Get the brightest green matcha within the $20-$30 range for lattes and recipes.
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Matcha Drink Tips
- Sifting matcha using a mesh strainer helps to prevent clumps.
- For a pretty green color, go with a higher quality (and more expensive) matcha.
- Matcha is traditionally served with something sweet so adding a sweetener will enhance the flavor of your drink.
Delicious Matcha Drinks
Easy Iced Matcha Latte
This layered iced matcha latte is surprisingly easy to make less than 5 minutes!
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Matcha Dalgona Coffee
A super fluffy iced latte layered with matcha and dalgona coffee, a whipped instant coffee.
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Matcha Milk
A sweet and creamy matcha drink with vanilla extract, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
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Tea Sommelier’s Tip: Iced matcha drinks are really easy to make since all you need to do is shake matcha with water in an airtight container or cocktail shaker.
Iced Matcha Rose Latte
Infused with rose water and colored with hibiscus tea, this Iced Matcha Rose Latte is easy to make and almost too pretty to drink.
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Iced Matcha (Cold Brew Matcha)
Super easy to make, this iced matcha green tea is perfect for all matcha purists.
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Matcha Lemonade
A refreshing and sweet green version of the classic half tea, half lemonade summer drink.
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Matcha (Green Tea) Ginger Beer
A non-alcoholic version of matcha beer using ginger beer soda.
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Butterfly Pea Flower Matcha Lemonade
A color-changing layered matcha lemonade made with butterfly pea flowers that turns the drink from blue to purple.
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Matcha Ice Cream Float
A green spin on a classic ice cream float made with matcha green tea.
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