Make this easy & quick iced oat milk matcha latte. It’s not only delicous, but it’s also healthy and only requires 4 ingredients!
- If you’re a fan of matcha, you’ll love this quick and easy iced matcha latte recipe.
- All you need is matcha powder, almond extract, and oat milk.
- For an extra caffeine kick, you can add a shot of espresso to make it a dirty matcha latte.
Matcha has been proven to improve your health. From protecting your liver to boosting brain function, matcha has a number of benefits greatly outweighing what you’d find in a basic green tea.
Depending of the type of matcha you have, it can lean towards a rather bitter flavor profile, which is why I created this iced oat milk matcha latte recipe to make it a little more palatable. The addition of the oat milk and almond extract make it slightly sweet (without any sugar), and you can still enjoy the many benefits of matcha with this delicious drink.
Use high-quality ceremonial grade Japanese matcha.
Before anything else, it’s important to find a high-quality matcha powder. The reason been that low-grade matcha or cooking quality (culinary) matcha has a considerable bitter flavor. It’s usually too strong to use when consumed as a pure tea and should be avoided.
Instead, you want to look for an authentic, high-quality ceremonial grade Japanese matcha green tea. The matcha that I use (and LOVE) is TEAPAZ. It comes directly from Uji, Japan (the birthplace of matcha!) and is properly cultivated to yield the highest quality matcha.
For a 20% discount on your TEAPAZ order, follow this link or type in the code LENTZ when you go to check out.
TEAPAZ is harvested by shading the plant the last month before harvesting, which packs the leaves full of nutrients and gives the matcha it’s unique deep green color. This also contributes to reducing bitterness. Best part of all it’s 100% organic and it works beautifully with alternative milks. I highly recommend using it for this recipe.
Heat your water to about 175°F, and try not to go any hotter than that.
A common mistake with matcha is overheating your water. Similar to making pour over coffee, there is an ideal water temperature to shoot for when making matcha. Hotter water will scorch the matcha powder and makes it taste bitter, which is not what you want considering matcha already leans on the bitter side.
If you’re making matcha, try to aim for a water temperate of 175°F and not any higher than that.
Whisk it, whisk it good.
When you combine your high-quality matcha with your properly heated water, you need to whisk it properly. In an ideal world, you should use a bamboo whisk. Not only are they beautiful, but it is specifically designed to prepare matcha. If you don’t have one, you can use a kitchen whisk.
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To whisk matcha, begin by adding a teaspoon of cold water to the matcha first (before the hot water) and mixing that until a paste forms. Then, add the hot water and whisk the mixture back and forth (not in a circular motion) as fast as you can for as least 20 seconds. You should see a thick, frothy layer form with lots of tiny bubbles on the surface. If you see only bug bubbles on the surface, you need to continue whisking.
If you have a nut allergy (or don’t like almond), substitute the almond extract with vanilla extract.
The almond extract pairs beautifully with the matcha. I tried out several flavors when testing out this recipe and there’s none that can compare with the almond extract. If, however, you’re allergic (like my best friend) or simply don’t like almond flavor, you can substitute it with vanilla.
The vanilla extract brings a natural sweetness to the drink that I believe is necessary for this latte.
For more of a caffeine kick, add a shot of espresso to this matcha latte.
If you’re in need of more caffeine, you can also make this recipe into a dirty matcha latte by adding a shot of espresso. You can add the espresso when you add the oat milk to the matcha mixture.
I’ve tried this variation, and have found that it’s a completely different drink. The espresso makes it a lot stronger and more bitter, but still enjoyable nonetheless.
4-Ingredient Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte Recipe
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Combine the hot water and matcha powder in a heat resistant glass or mug. Whisk vigorously (see note in post) until a thick, frothy layer of tiny bubbles has formed. Add honey or brown sugar now if desired and whisk. It's important to add the sweetener when the drink is still warm, so it will dissolve. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Once the drink has cooled down, add the barista blend oat milk and the almond extract. Mix until combined. Finish the iced latte off with 3 to 4 ice cubes and a stainless steel straw. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the hot water and matcha powder in a heat resistant glass or mug. Whisk vigorously (see note in post) until a thick, frothy layer of tiny bubbles has formed. Add honey or brown sugar now if desired and whisk. It's important to add the sweetener when the drink is still warm, so it will dissolve. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Once the drink has cooled down, add the barista blend oat milk and the almond extract. Mix until combined. Finish the iced latte off with 3 to 4 ice cubes and a stainless steel straw. Enjoy!
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