Iced matcha latte, matcha frappuccino, matcha milkshakes, oh my! If you’re looking for matcha drink ideas, 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.
My Pick for Best Matcha for drinks:
Encha Ceremonial Organic Matcha
Encha's organic ceremonial grade matcha is what I use for lattes and matcha recipes.
The price, quality, and color can't be beat. Plus, you can get free shipping with Amazon Prime.
Matcha Drink Tips
- Sifting matcha 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
Matcha Latte
One of the most popular ways to drink matcha is as a latte. Add some frothed milk (see how to make it at home!) to matcha and you've got yourself a tasty beverage.
Iced Matcha Latte
Who know a layered iced matcha latte would be so easy to make? Learn my method to make this drink in seconds.
How to Make Matcha Properly
The traditional way to drink matcha, made with just hot water. See everything you need to make it properly.
Matcha Dalgona Coffee
A layered drink with matcha, milk, and a fluffy dalgona coffee topping.
Iced Matcha
This is THE easiest matcha drink to make. The only things you need are water and matcha.
Matcha Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)
Take bubble tea to the next level by making it layered and with matcha.
Matcha Frappuccino
You'll never order this from Starbucks again once you see how easy it is to make it at home.
Matcha Hot Chocolate
Cozy up by the fireplace with a good book and this decadent matcha hot chocolate.
Matcha Milkshake
The perfect milkshake is all about the ratio of ingredients. Get my simple yet so delicious matcha milkshake recipe.
Iced Matcha Rose Latte
I loved layered drinks and I made with one with rose/hibiscus and matcha.
Butterfly Pea Flower Matcha Lemonade
This layered drink is made with butterfly pea flower tea, the color changing drink.
Matcha Lemonade
A tart, refreshing drink made with lemonade from scratch.
Iced Watermelon Matcha
Because watermelon is sweet, you don't need to any sweeteners like sugar. It's a great summer drink.
Matcha Ginger Beer
I LOVE ginger beer. You know what tastes GREAT with ginger beer? Ding ding ding -- matcha!
Matcha Milk
This recipe happens to be vegan since it's made with oat milk but you can use any milk you like.
Matcha Soda
A matcha gradient! Sparkling soda flavored with matcha.
Matcha Ice Cream Float
A frothy, fizzy drink made with ice cream and matcha.
Matcha Latte Ice Cubes
Make these matcha latte ice cubes and add a little milk to make this an ice cold beverage.
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