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Iced Matcha Latte: Between tea culture and TikTok hype

Green, cool, and quite iconic – the iced matcha latte has gone from a quiet insider tip to a fixture in the to-go cup community in recent years. But anyone who thinks this drink has only existed since the TikTok hype is seriously mistaken. Matcha's roots run deep – and the iced matcha latte is just the latest, particularly refreshing variation in a tea culture that has evolved over centuries.

What exactly is an iced matcha latte?
It's simple: Matcha – ground green tea – is mixed with cold water, poured over ice, and topped up with chilled milk. The taste? Tart, slightly sweet, and creamy. The look? A real eye-catcher: rich green tea meets white milk and clinking ice. A drink that leaves a lasting impression, both visually and taste-wise.

For the perfect iced matcha latte, you don't need much—just the right ingredients: high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha, filtered water, your favorite milk, and ice. Sweeten with a little maple syrup or vanilla, if you like—and your green refreshment is ready.

Matcha: Old culture, new beat
The hype surrounding the iced matcha latte didn't come out of nowhere—it was literally sung. Ever since Billie Eilish casually ordered an "iced matcha latte" in her song "Everything I Wanted," the drink has achieved pop culture status. Suddenly, matcha was everywhere: in music videos, on Instagram, in vlogs, and, of course, on TikTok. And yes—the song undoubtedly helped transform the drink from a niche topic into a global trend.

But it's not all that new. Matcha was already being consumed by Buddhist monks in Japan in the 12th century – with concentration, awareness, and poise. The Iced Matcha Latte brings this spirit into the present: slower, high-quality, and with a dash of urban cool.

How to make it yourself
Recipe for 1 glass:
1–2 tsp matcha powder (sifted)
60 ml cold water
150–200 ml cold milk (oat, almond or cow)
Lots of ice cubes
optional: 1 tsp maple syrup or agave syrup

Preparation:
Mix or shake matcha with water, add ice to a glass, top with milk, and slowly pour matcha over it for a layered effect. If you like it sweet, stir gently. That's it.

More than a trend
The iced matcha latte hasn't been cool since Billie Eilish—but music has definitely given it a little boost. And even though the drink went viral on social media, it remains a quiet classic at its core. One that doesn't have to be loud to make an impression.

Perhaps that's precisely where its magic lies: Between pop culture and centuries-old tradition, the Iced Matcha Latte achieves something few beverages can: genuine character in a plastic cup. Or better yet, in your favorite glass at home.

Try it out – preferably with a good song in the background.