Mother's Day Iced Matcha Latte (Printable)

Silky vanilla cold foam crowns a chilled matcha latte—refreshing, easy to prepare for Mother's Day or special occasions.

# What You Need:

→ Matcha Latte

01 - 2 tsp high-quality matcha green tea powder
02 - 120 ml (1/2 cup) hot water (about 80°C / 176°F)
03 - 240 ml (1 cup) cold milk or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
05 - Ice cubes

→ Vanilla Cold Foam

06 - 120 ml (1/2 cup) cold heavy cream
07 - 120 ml (1/2 cup) cold milk or dairy-free creamer
08 - 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, sift the matcha powder. Add the hot water and whisk briskly with a bamboo whisk or small regular whisk until fully dissolved and frothy.
02 - Stir in honey or maple syrup to the warm matcha, adjusting sweetness to taste.
03 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the cold milk evenly into the glasses, then gently pour the prepared matcha over the milk to create a layered effect.
04 - In a small mixing bowl or frother, combine heavy cream, cold milk, and vanilla syrup. Froth with a milk frother or whisk vigorously by hand until the mixture is thick, pillowy, and about doubled in volume.
05 - Spoon the vanilla cold foam generously over each matcha latte.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy!

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pillowy vanilla cold foam is like a little cloud on your very own matcha sky—totally addictive and easy to make at home.
  • Switching between honey and maple syrup keeps the flavor profile fun, and it’s so simple to make this as fancy or as casual as you want for any occasion.
02 -
  • Once, I tried boiling water with my matcha and winced at the bitterness—stick to warm water under boiling for true flavor.
  • Whisking by hand actually gives better foam than a blender; it’s worth the extra minute for those soft peaks.
03 -
  • Patience is key—whisk the matcha and froth the cream by hand for the silkiest textures with no shortcuts.
  • Homemade vanilla syrup (simmer vanilla bean, sugar, and water) lifts the drink with a fresh, true flavor you won’t forget.
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