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10 Matcha Drinks to Make at Home

From a simple bowl of whisked usucha to layered lattes and icy summer drinks — every recipe here works with tools you already own.

01

Classic Matcha (Usucha)

Easy 2 min Ceremonial Grade

The purest expression of matcha — nothing but stone-ground powder and hot water. This is where every matcha journey should begin.

Ingredients

  • 1½ tsp matcha (2g)
  • 70ml water, 75°C

Method

  1. Sift matcha into a warmed bowl to remove clumps.
  2. Add a splash of water (about 15ml) and mix to a smooth paste.
  3. Pour in the remaining hot water.
  4. Whisk briskly in a W or M motion for 20–30 seconds until frothy.
Tip: Water above 85°C turns matcha bitter. Let your kettle sit for 2 minutes off the boil.
02

Matcha Latte

Easy 5 min Ceremonial Grade

The drink that made matcha global. Silky steamed milk softens the vegetal notes and creates a naturally sweet, warming cup.

Ingredients

  • 1½ tsp matcha (2g)
  • 30ml hot water, 75°C
  • 200ml oat or whole milk
  • Honey or sugar (optional)

Method

  1. Sift and whisk matcha with hot water into a smooth paste.
  2. Steam or froth milk until creamy (65–70°C).
  3. Pour matcha into your mug, then pour milk over slowly.
  4. Sweeten to taste and dust with a pinch of matcha.
Tip: Oat milk froths best without a machine — just shake it in a jar first.
03

Iced Matcha Latte

Easy 3 min Any Grade

The most-ordered matcha drink worldwide. Cold, creamy, and endlessly refreshing — great ceremonial matcha shines even over ice.

Ingredients

  • 1½ tsp matcha (2g)
  • 30ml hot water, 75°C
  • 200ml cold oat or almond milk
  • Ice cubes
  • Simple syrup (optional)

Method

  1. Whisk matcha with hot water into a lump-free concentrate.
  2. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the cold milk.
  3. Slowly pour matcha concentrate over the milk.
  4. Stir gently to create a beautiful green swirl, or leave layered.
Tip: For a stronger green colour, use 2.5g matcha and reduce the water to 20ml.
04

Dalgona Whipped Matcha

Medium 8 min Ceremonial Grade

The TikTok-famous cloud latte — a thick, airy matcha foam floated over cold milk. Visually stunning, surprisingly simple.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp matcha (3g)
  • 2 tsp hot water
  • 2 tsp sugar or honey
  • 250ml cold milk of choice
  • Ice

Method

  1. Combine matcha, sugar, and hot water in a bowl.
  2. Whip with an electric frother for 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  3. Fill a glass with ice and pour in cold milk.
  4. Spoon the whipped matcha foam on top — do not stir.
Tip: Add ½ tsp of cream cheese to the foam for a richer, more stable cloud that holds its shape longer.
05

Matcha Lemonade

Easy 5 min Culinary Grade OK

Bright, tart, and electrifyingly green. The lemon's acidity cuts through matcha's earthiness for a drink that wakes you up on first sip.

Ingredients

  • 1½ tsp matcha (2g)
  • 30ml hot water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 200ml cold sparkling water
  • 2 tsp simple syrup
  • Ice

Method

  1. Whisk matcha with hot water until smooth.
  2. Mix lemon juice and syrup in a glass with ice.
  3. Pour in sparkling water.
  4. Float the matcha concentrate on top, then stir once to swirl.
Tip: Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays for zero-dilution citrus as the drink sits.
06

Matcha Smoothie

Easy 5 min Culinary Grade OK

Breakfast and caffeine in one glass. Banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess — you won't taste the spinach at all.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha (1.5g)
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 200ml oat milk
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 4–5 ice cubes

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if needed.
  4. Pour and serve immediately.
Tip: Freeze your banana when it's very ripe — it makes the smoothie sweeter and creamier without any added sugar.
07 z

Matcha Cold Brew

Easy Overnight Ceremonial Grade

No heat, no whisk, no effort — just time. Cold brewing extracts a mellow, sweet umami from matcha that hot water simply can't match.

Ingredients

  • 1½ tsp matcha (2g)
  • 300ml cold filtered water
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Method

  1. Sift matcha into a jar or bottle.
  2. Add cold water and a tiny pinch of salt.
  3. Seal and shake for 30 seconds, then refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours).
  4. Shake again before serving over ice.
Tip: A small pinch of salt reduces bitterness and rounds out the flavour — a trick borrowed from Japanese tea masters.
08 ✦ ✦

Matcha Chai Latte

Medium 10 min Ceremonial Grade

Two ancient traditions, one extraordinary cup. Cardamom and ginger warm matcha's earthy base into something deeply comforting.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha (1.5g)
  • 1 chai teabag (or loose spices)
  • 100ml boiling water
  • 150ml steamed milk
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Honey to taste

Method

  1. Steep chai teabag in 100ml boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove bag.
  2. Let it cool slightly to 75°C, then whisk in matcha until smooth.
  3. Steam milk and pour over the matcha-chai base.
  4. Dust with cinnamon and sweeten with honey.
Tip: For a stronger spice hit, simmer cardamom pods, cinnamon, and ginger in the water for 5 minutes before adding matcha.
09

Matcha Banana Milk

Easy 5 min Any Grade

A naturally sweet, creamy drink with no added sugar. Blending a ripe banana into the milk creates a silky base that makes matcha taste like dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha (1.5g)
  • ½ ripe banana
  • 250ml milk of choice
  • Ice
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method

  1. Blend banana with 100ml milk until completely smooth.
  2. Whisk matcha with 2 tbsp warm water into a paste.
  3. Combine banana milk, remaining cold milk, and matcha in a glass.
  4. Add ice, stir, and finish with a tiny pinch of sea salt.
Tip: For extra indulgence, blend with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and call it a matcha banana shake.
10

Matcha & Hojicha Layered Latte

Medium 10 min Both Grades

The showstopper. Three distinct layers — roasted hojicha, creamy milk, and vivid matcha — make this the most visually striking drink in the list.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp matcha (1.5g)
  • 1 hojicha teabag or 1 tsp hojicha powder
  • 100ml hot water
  • 150ml cold oat milk
  • Ice
  • Simple syrup

Method

  1. Brew hojicha in 100ml hot water for 3 minutes. Sweeten and let cool.
  2. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour hojicha over the ice first.
  3. Slowly pour cold milk over the back of a spoon to create a middle layer.
  4. Whisk matcha with 20ml warm water, then gently float on top.
Tip: The layers stay separate because of density — pour each slowly over the back of a spoon and don't stir until you photograph it.