Starbucks Iced Latte
on May 10, 2025
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Espresso, milk, and ice are the only 3 ingredients needed to make this refreshing Iced Latte Starbucks copycat. Save money and time by recreating this caffeinated drink at home.
Starbucks Iced Latte
Starbucks Iced Latte is an unsweetened, caffeinated drink made with their signature dark roast espresso, ice, and milk.
All lattes are made with espresso and in a grande size drink, there are 2 espresso shots. Out of all espresso-based drinks, lattes are made with the most milk.
Note from Jee
I’ve found that the easiest way to make Starbucks drinks at home is with a Nespresso machine. Each Nespresso capsule is equal to 1 shot of espresso.
For this grande drink that’s made with 2 espresso shots at Starbucks, you’ll need 2 Nespresso capsules. I’ve made this drink many times with just 1 capsule and it still tastes great, so free feel to adjust the number of capsules as you like.
Recipe Summary
- This copycat drink recreates the Starbucks Iced Latte using the same recipe Starbucks uses.
- A latte has to be made with espresso, so you’ll need an espresso machine or a Nespresso. I also give instructions on how to make it with instant coffee if that’s what you have.
- The recipe makes a grande (16 ounces) Iced Latte.
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Ingredient Notes
- Espresso: Use Starbucks Espresso Roast coffee beans or Nespresso Starbucks espresso capsules to get the flavor close to theirs.
- Milk: Starbucks uses 2% milk for their iced lattes but you can use any milk you like including almond milk or oat milk.
- Ice: Make ice using filtered water for a better tasting drink.
For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Put espresso into a cup.
Step 2: Add milk. Top with ice.
Expert Tips
- To sweeten iced drinks, always use simple syrup, which will mix into the drink so much easier than regular sugar.
- If you don’t have an espresso machine or a Nespresso, you can use instant coffee. Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and ¼ cup of hot water to replace the 2 shots of espresso in the recipe.
- Customize this drink with homemade cold foam for a decadent touch.
Related
- Starbucks Iced Mocha
- Starbucks Iced White Mocha
- Starbucks Iced Blonde Vanilla Latte
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- Starbucks Iced Shaken Espresso
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Starbucks Iced Latte
Ingredients
- 2 capsules Nespresso espresso, (or 2 espresso shots)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Put espresso into a cup.Use 2 Nespresso espresso pods or pull 2 shots from an espresso machine.2 capsules Nespresso espresso
- Add milk. Top with ice.¾ cup milk, 1 cup ice
Notes
- Use Nespresso Starbucks espresso capsules to get the flavor close to theirs.
- Starbucks uses 2% milk for their iced lattes but you can use any milk you like.
- If you don’t have an espresso machine or a Nespresso, you can use instant coffee. Combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee and ¼ cup of hot water to replace the 2 shots of espresso in the recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
