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Tea Sommelier’s Iced Matcha Recipe (Cold Brew Matcha)

By Jee Choe

on Feb 25, 2026

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Super easy to make and refreshing, this iced version of traditional matcha is made using the cold brew technique and it’s perfect for matcha purists.

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Table of Contents

• Iced Matcha
• Note from Jee
• Ingredient Notes
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Recipe Note
• Pairing Matcha
• Related
• Tea Sommelier’s Iced Matcha (Cold Brew Matcha) Recipe

Iced Matcha

• Made with just 3 ingredients.
• No fancy matcha tools are needed.
• A cool, refreshing drink that’s quick and easy to make at home.

What does it mean when you cold brew matcha? It means you’re mixing matcha with cold water. THAT’S IT. This one’s for all you matcha purists out there.

No matcha bowls or whisks needed. The secret to getting smooth, clump-free matcha is shaking water and matcha in an airtight container, like a cocktail shaker or a jar with a tight lid.

I was shocked at how efficient the shaking method worked in creating perfect, cold brew matcha. I’ve always used traditional matcha tools like a bamboo whisk but I’ve been making things harder for myself. This method is far better and quicker.

Note from Jee

i’ve seen iced matcha being sold as “cold brew matcha” and that term is a total eye roller for me. It’s trying to make something simple sound way fancier than it is.

Unlike other teas, because matcha is already powdered, there is no actual cold brewing process. All you need to do is mix matcha and water and that’s the entire method. In that way, this drink is the simplest, easiest matcha drink to make.

Ingredient Notes

• Matcha: The brighter the green, the more expensive. Find matcha that costs at least $35 for this drink. You can use high quality, expensive matcha for this drink since you’re not diluting it with anything other than ice and water.
• Water: Use filtered water if possible for a better tasting iced matcha.
• Ice: Use filtered water to make ice too.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Into a cocktail shaker, add cold water and a teaspoon of matcha. Shake, shake, shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds.

If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use any jar with a tight lid or a food container with an airtight cover.

Step 2: Put ice into a cup.

Step 3: Add cold water.

Step 4: Pour the shaken matcha from the cocktail shaker into the cup. Watch the matcha green swirl around. Stir before drinking.

Recipe Note

I had first tried making this by shaking all the water and matcha in the cocktail shaker, but using less water in the shaker gave me better results with less clumps. So, I changed the recipe so that there was just a little water in the shaker with matcha and the rest went into the cup with ice.

Pairing Matcha

Matcha is meant to paired with something sweet, so I would recommend drinking your iced matcha with dessert like a slice of cake or sweet mochi. The sugary treat gives the matcha a nice balance.

Related

• Tea Sommelier’s Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
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Tea Sommelier’s Iced Matcha (Cold Brew Matcha)

By: Jee Choe Super easy to make, this iced matcha green tea is perfect for matcha purists. Prep Time: 3 minutes minutesTotal Time: 3 minutes minutesYield: 1 serving

Ingredients 1x2x3x

• ▢ 1 cup cold water
• ▢ 1 teaspoon matcha
• ▢ 1 cup ice

Instructions

• Into a cocktail shaker, combine ¼ cup cold water and matcha. Close lid and shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds.If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use any jar with a tight lid or a food container with an airtight cover.
• Fill a cup with ice and ¾ cup cold water.
• Pour shaken matcha into the cup with ice and water and stir well before drinking.

Nutrition

Calories: 12Protein: 2gSodium: 24mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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