Do you enjoy Starbucks Iced Green Tea Lattes but dislike the high cost and excess sugar? This recipe is a lighter, healthier copycat that delivers the same creamy matcha flavor without the added sugar and expense.
This naturally sweetened Iced Green Tea Latte is simple to make at home and provides a gentle, sustained energy lift from matcha without the jittery crash. It’s dairy-free, soy-free, free of refined sugar when you choose a natural sweetener, and much more affordable than store-bought versions.
It takes just two minutes and a blender to make a refreshingly smooth iced latte. With only a handful of ingredients—matcha powder, milk of your choice, a touch of vanilla, and a natural sweetener—you can customize sweetness and creaminess to your taste.
Why make this at home?
- Much cheaper than buying daily from a coffee shop.
- Healthier: you control the sweetener and avoid the 20–30 grams of sugar often found in a single size from coffee chains.
- Allergen-friendly: easy to make dairy-free or free of other allergens.
- Quick and convenient: faster than driving and waiting in line.
I love matcha and use it in several favorite recipes: lattes, energy bites, fudge, and smoothie bowls. This iced latte is balanced—not too sweet and not too bitter—with a silky texture that feels indulgent while staying light.
This recipe is naturally dairy-free when made with a plant milk like almond or canned coconut milk. I often use almond milk for its mild flavor and affordability. If you prefer, try chilled full-fat coconut milk for a richer texture and top with homemade coconut whipped cream for a decadent treat.
What You’ll Need to Make this Iced Green Tea Latte Recipe:
Note: the listed amounts were developed using almond milk and liquid stevia. If you use a different milk or sweetener, you may want to adjust quantities to taste.
Healthier Copycat Starbucks Iced Green Tea Latte
- Author: Erika Bragdon
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 2 mins
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup almond milk (or your preferred dairy-free milk)
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 10–30 drops liquid stevia* (about 15–20 drops is a good starting point; adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Blend the almond milk, matcha powder, vanilla extract, and liquid stevia until frothy and well combined.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the blended matcha latte over the ice.
- Add a straw and enjoy immediately.
- Optional: add extra ice if desired, but note it will dilute the drink as it melts.
Notes
*Use your preferred sweetener—erythritol, coconut sugar, cane sugar, or another natural sweetener will work. Adjust the amount to suit your taste.
Enjoy your homemade Iced Green Tea Latte!
