A chilled matcha latte is the perfect way to enjoy your daily ritual on warm days.
Cool, creamy, and energizing — it’s everything you love about matcha, served over ice.
With your ZENSŌ Matcha Set, you can make this refreshing drink in minutes, no café required.
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Smooth and cooling — ideal for spring and summer
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Naturally energizing without the coffee crash
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Packed with antioxidants and L-theanine
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Ready in under five minutes
🪷 Create café-quality matcha at home with handcrafted tools from the ZENSŌ Matcha Collection
🍃 Ingredients (1 Serving)
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1 teaspoon (2 g) ceremonial-grade matcha powder
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60 ml (2 oz) cold or room-temperature water (~25 °C / 77 °F)
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180 ml (6 oz) cold milk or plant milk (oat, almond, soy)
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4–5 ice cubes
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Optional: 1 teaspoon honey, agave, or maple syrup
🍵 Tools You’ll Need
From your ZENSŌ Matcha Ritual Set:
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Matcha Bowl (Chawan) – for whisking the matcha base
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Bamboo Whisk (Chasen) – for blending and foaming the matcha
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Sifter (Furui) – to break up clumps for a smooth consistency
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Bamboo Scoop (Chashaku) – for precise matcha measurement
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🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Sift Your Matcha
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Place your Chawan on a flat surface.
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Using your Furui (Sifter), sift one scoop (1 tsp) of matcha into the bowl.
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This ensures a lump-free, smooth texture.
2️⃣ Add Water and Whisk
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Add 60 ml (2 oz) of cold or room-temperature water.
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Using your Chasen, whisk briskly in a “W” or “M” motion until the powder fully dissolves.
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Whisk for 15–20 seconds until a slight foam forms on top.
3️⃣ Add Sweetener (Optional)
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Mix in honey, agave, or maple syrup if desired.
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Whisk gently to combine — cold water dissolves sweeteners easily with enough motion.
4️⃣ Fill the Glass with Ice
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In your favorite tall glass, add 4–5 ice cubes.
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Pour the whisked matcha base over the ice.
5️⃣ Pour Over Milk
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Slowly add 180 ml (6 oz) of cold milk or plant milk.
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Watch as the layers of green and white beautifully merge.
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Stir gently before sipping, or leave layered for an elegant presentation.
🌸 Pro Tips for Perfect Results
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Use cold or room-temperature water. Never hot — it changes the flavor and prevents proper mixing with ice.
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Oat milk = creaminess, almond milk = lightness, soy milk = structure.
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Sift first, always. It’s the secret to silky matcha even when cold.
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Stir gently at the end. Over-mixing can flatten the flavor and foam.
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Matcha strength: For a more intense flavor, increase to 1½ teaspoons of matcha.
🧊 Serving Ideas
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Vanilla Iced Matcha: Add a few drops of vanilla extract to your milk before pouring.
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Coconut Iced Matcha: Replace regular milk with coconut milk for a tropical twist.
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Mint Iced Matcha: Add a crushed mint leaf for extra freshness.
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Matcha Frappe: Blend all ingredients with ice for a creamy, dessert-like drink.
🧽 Cleaning and Care
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Rinse your Chawan and Chasen with cool or lukewarm water after use.
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Do not use soap — plain water keeps bamboo natural and strong.
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Let your whisk air dry upright in a well-ventilated area.
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Store your matcha powder in an airtight container, away from light and humidity.
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🌼 Quick Adjustments for Different Styles
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Stronger Flavor: Use 1½ tsp matcha and 50 ml (1.7 oz) water.
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Sweeter Latte: Add vanilla syrup or condensed milk.
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Lighter Texture: Use almond milk or reduce the milk ratio.
🕊️ Final Thoughts
The Iced Matcha Latte is the essence of calm refreshment — light, balanced, and restorative.
Each step — sifting, whisking, pouring — connects you to a small moment of focus.
In minutes, your kitchen transforms into a Zen space of flavor and stillness.
With your ZENSŌ Matcha Set, you’re not just making a drink — you’re creating a ritual that cools the body and centers the mind. 🌿