Super simple matcha latte ice cubes made with just three ingredients. No special matcha tools are needed. Just add milk and it’s an instant iced matcha latte!
Recipe Highlights
- Matcha latte ice cubes are so easy to make using matcha green tea, water, and sweetened condensed milk (my trick in creating less separation between the matcha and water).
- They’re cooling and delicious. Put a few matcha ice cubes into a cup and pour milk to make instant iced matcha latte!
- No special matcha tools like a bamboo whisk are needed to make this recipe. All you need is a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid.
Love matcha? Try it in a milkshake, frappuccino, bubble tea, and in a classic matcha latte.
Ingredient Notes
- Matcha
To get bright green matcha latte ice cubes, you need good quality matcha. Look to spend $20 – $30 regardless of whether the package is labeled ceremonial or culinary grade. If you get poor quality matcha, the color of the ice cubes will be a dull green, almost brown. - Filtered water
Better water makes a better drink so always use filtered water for tea. - Sweetened condensed milk
My secret ingredient to sweeten tea lattes. It’s milk and sugar in one.
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Out of all the matcha on Amazon, this is the one I like the most. The price and quality is fantastic. It’s perfect for making matcha lattes.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to see the recipe.
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake.
Shake vigorously to mix well. - Pour matcha latte into ice cube trays. Freeze.
Expert Tips
- Don’t use more sweetened condensed milk than what the recipe calls for since it won’t freeze properly due to the high sugar content.
- The matcha will settle to the bottom of the ice cube tray as it freezes so seeing the gradation is natural.
- The smaller the ice cubes, the faster they’ll melt in milk.
- Ice cubes will be good in the freezer for up to 2 months. After that time, the quality and flavor won’t be as good.
- To make an iced matcha latte, put ice cubes into a cup and pour milk (any kind) on top. As the ice cubes melt, the drink will turn into an iced matcha latte.
- Instead of freezing the matcha latte into ice cubes, pour it into popsicle molds to make matcha popsicles.
Questions You May Have
Is there caffeine in matcha ice cubes?
Yes, there’s caffeine in matcha so there’s caffeine in the ice cubes.
Why does my matcha latte ice cubes look brown and not green?
Using a less expensive matcha (under $15) means the green color won’t be as bright. Go for a higher quality matcha that’s in the $20-$30 range.
Can I use a blender to mix all the ingredients?
You can, but I’ve found that the clean-up can take longer than making the recipe so I like using the cocktail shaker.
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Matcha Ice Cubes
An easy recipe to make these perfect little cubes of matcha.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 1 tablespoon matcha
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake for 15 seconds.Pour water in first to prevent the matcha from clumping. Shake vigorously to mix well.
- Pour matcha latte into ice cube trays.
- Freeze.It'll take about 3-4 hours to freeze, depending on the size of the ice cubes.
NOTES
- Don’t use more sweetened condensed milk than what the recipe calls for since it won’t freeze properly due to the high sugar content.
- The matcha will settle to the bottom of the ice cube tray as it freezes so seeing the gradation is natural.
- The smaller the ice cubes, the faster they’ll melt in milk.
- Ice cubes will be good in the freezer for up to 2 months. After that time, the quality and flavor won’t be as good.
- To make an iced matcha latte, put ice cubes into a cup and pour milk (any kind) on top. As the ice cubes melt, the drink will turn into an iced matcha latte.
- Instead of freezing the matcha latte into ice cubes, pour it into popsicle molds to make matcha popsicles.
- To get bright green matcha latte ice cubes, you need good quality matcha. Look to spend $20 – $30 regardless of whether the package is labeled ceremonial or culinary grade. If you get poor quality matcha, the color of the ice cubes will be a dull green, almost brown.
NUTRITION
Calories: 2 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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Sweetened matcha = American palate.
No thanks. I’ll take mine classic