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Matcha recipes

Eighteen matcha drinks worth making — from the everyday latte to the strawberry matcha that broke the internet. Each recipe lists exact measurements, the right water temperature, and the small details that make matcha taste good instead of grassy.

Where to start, depending on what you're after

Every recipe work — but they're not interchangeable. A matcha latte is a gentle introduction; strawberry matcha is what to make when someone says they don't like matcha; dirty matcha (matcha plus espresso) is the recipe for productivity afternoons. A quick map for the indecisive:

If you're new to matcha

Start with the iced matcha latte or strawberry matcha. Cold milk softens any bitterness and the natural sweetness of matcha lands cleanly. The first matcha drink you actually enjoy is usually one of these two.

If it's a hot day

Matcha lemonade. Tart, bright, refreshing — the recipe that turns matcha skeptics into daily drinkers. Use sparkling water for the upgrade most cafés don't bother with.

If you need real focus

Dirty matcha(matcha plus an espresso shot). Coffee's sharp start meets matcha's long, flat curve. ~95 mg of caffeine, smoother than drip coffee at the same dose.

If you want a daily ritual

Hot matcha latte. Five minutes, two ingredients, repeatable forever. The drink most people end up making every morning once they stick with matcha.

Every recipe

Each recipe lists exact measurements, water temperatures, and the no-clump method.

Overhead view of a hot matcha latte in a white ceramic cup with a leaf pattern in the foam, beside a bamboo chasen and an open tin of bright green matcha powder.
Easy5 minutes

Matcha Latte

Hot, smooth, and balanced — the matcha latte you actually want to drink every day.

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Iced matcha latte in a tall glass on a marble counter, a vivid green matcha layer sitting above cold white milk with ice cubes and condensation on the glass.
Easy4 minutes

Iced Matcha Latte

Bright, creamy, and ten times better than the bottled stuff.

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Strawberry matcha latte in a tall glass showing three layers — red strawberry puree at the base, white milk in the middle and bright green matcha on top — with fresh strawberries beside it.
Easy7 minutes

Strawberry Matcha

Three layers, two flavors, one TikTok-worthy drink.

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Matcha lemonade in a tall glass over ice, bright green matcha swirling through pale yellow lemonade, with lemon slices and mint alongside.
Easy5 minutes

Matcha Lemonade

Tart, bright, and unexpectedly addictive.

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Dirty matcha coffee in a clear glass, a dark espresso shot marbling down through a pale green matcha latte over ice.
Intermediate5 minutes

Matcha Coffee (Dirty Matcha)

Espresso meets matcha — also known as 'dirty matcha,' the drink that gives you both.

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Iced shaken matcha in a tall glass with a fine foam head from shaking, ice cubes visible, a cocktail shaker on the counter behind it.
Easy3 minutes

Iced Shaken Matcha (Mason Jar Method)

Sift, shake, pour. The viral mason jar method that needs no chasen.

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Blueberry matcha latte in a tall glass, a deep purple blueberry layer blending up into white milk and bright green matcha, with fresh blueberries scattered nearby.
Easy8 minutes

Blueberry Matcha Latte

Strawberry matcha's grown-up cousin — tarter, deeper, just as photogenic.

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Matcha frappuccino in a tall cup, thick blended pale green ice topped with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.
Easy5 minutes

Matcha Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat)

Starbucks at home, with real matcha instead of their sweetened powder mix.

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Hot matcha usucha whisked in a wide dark ceramic chawan, the jade-green surface covered in a fine even foam, with a bamboo chasen resting beside the bowl.
Easy3 minutes

Hot Matcha (Plain Whisked)

Sifted matcha, hot water, a chasen. The most basic and most rewarding way to drink it.

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Matcha delight in a tall glass, creamy layered green matcha with vanilla cream and a light foam top.
Easy4 minutes

Matcha Delight

Cold, creamy, and dessert-adjacent — matcha for people who don't think they like matcha yet.

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Lavender matcha latte in a clear glass, pale purple lavender milk beneath a vivid green matcha layer, with dried lavender sprigs on the linen surface.
Easy10 minutes (5 for the syrup)

Iced Lavender Matcha Latte

Floral, creamy, and pastel-pretty — the drink Starbucks made famous, done better at home.

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Matcha einspanner in a tall glass, bright green matcha beneath a thick pillow of whipped cream dusted with matcha powder.
Intermediate10 minutes

Matcha Einspanner

Iced matcha under a thick cream cap — Korea's favorite way to drink matcha right now.

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Matcha bubble tea in a tall cup with a wide straw, creamy green matcha milk tea over dark brown tapioca pearls and ice.
Easy15 minutes

Matcha Bubble Tea

Chewy brown sugar pearls, cold milk, real matcha — boba shop quality without the boba shop line.

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Banana matcha smoothie in a tall glass, creamy pale green blended drink with fresh banana slices and a bamboo whisk on the table.
Easy5 minutes

Banana Matcha Latte

Fresh banana milk under bright matcha — naturally sweet, zero added syrup needed.

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Mango matcha latte in a tall glass, a golden mango layer at the base below white milk and bright green matcha, with fresh mango cubes alongside.
Easy8 minutes

Mango Matcha Latte

Gold, white, and green in one glass — the summer matcha drink.

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Ube matcha latte in a tall glass, a violet purple ube layer meeting bright green matcha with white milk between them.
Easy7 minutes

Ube Matcha Latte

Purple yam meets green tea — the most photogenic drink in the matcha canon.

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Matcha chia seed pudding layered in a clear glass jar, pale green pudding topped with fresh berries and a mint leaf, a spoon resting beside it.
Easy5 minutes + overnight set

Matcha Chia Seed Pudding

Five minutes of prep, overnight in the fridge, breakfast with 30 mg of caffeine built in.

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Fresh strawberry puree in a small glass bowl, thick bright red crushed strawberry with visible seeds, whole strawberries and a spoon on white marble.
Easy10 minutes

Strawberry Purée for Matcha

The bottom layer that makes a strawberry matcha — three ingredients, ten minutes, keeps all week.

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New to matcha?

Read the technique guide first — water temperature, sifting, and whisking will make or break every recipe below.

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