The Best Matcha Recipes to Actually Make at Home
BEST MATCHA RECIPES · CHAMBERLAIN COFFEE INSPIRATION
Ranked, explained, and ready to make. A guide to the matcha drinks we keep coming back to - and why they work.
We've made a lot of matcha drinks. Some were incredible. Some were experiments that taught us things. This list is the result of all of that. The recipes we keep returning to, built around the Chamberlain Coffee flavors that make them sing. Whether you're just getting into matcha or you've had a tin in your cupboard for months and still haven't fully committed, this is where to start.
#1
VANILLA MATCHA GREEN TEA
The Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte
This is the drink that converts people. If you have a friend who says they "don't like matcha," hand them this. The Vanilla Matcha Green Tea is already gently sweet and carries those warm, rounded vanilla notes that soften matcha's earthiness - making it approachable without dumbing it down. Poured over ice with cold oat milk, it's the kind of drink you start making every day without meaning to. It's not complicated, it's not trendy for the sake of it, it's just consistently, reliably, unfailingly good. That's why it's number one.
WHY IT'S #1 - Universally loved, endlessly repeatable, and genuinely delicious. The simple ones are always the hardest to argue with.
What You'll Need
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1 tsp Vanilla Matcha Green Tea
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2 oz hot water
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6 oz cold oat milk
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A generous handful of ice
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Optional: a drizzle of honey
How to Make It
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Sift Vanilla Matcha into a small bowl and add hot water.
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Whisk until fully dissolved and slightly frothy.
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Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in cold oat milk.
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Pour matcha over the top, stir gently, and drink immediately.
#2
RASPBERRY MATCHA - LIMITED EDITION
Raspberry Matcha Lemonade
There's a specific kind of drink that makes you pause mid-sip and just think "this is really good." The Raspberry Matcha Lemonade is that drink. The Raspberry Matcha brings a fruity, berry-forward character that pairs with the brightness of fresh lemon in a way that feels considered - tart, slightly earthy, and unmistakably refreshing. The fact that it looks stunning in a clear glass is just a bonus. Make this while the Limited Edition Raspberry Matcha is still available, because you'll want to have made it at least once.
WHY IT'S #2 - Seasonal, visually striking, and the kind of flavor combination that earns compliments every time. Don't sleep on this one.
What You'll Need
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1 tsp Raspberry Matcha
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2 oz hot water
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4 oz fresh lemonade
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Ice and fresh raspberries to garnish
How to Make It
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Whisk Raspberry Matcha with hot water until smooth.
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Fill a tall glass with ice and add the lemonade.
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Pour matcha slowly over the back of a spoon for a layered look.
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Garnish with raspberries and serve immediately.
#3
HONEY MATCHA
Whipped Honey Matcha Over Oat Milk
The Honey Matcha was made to be whipped. Its natural, floral sweetness becomes something entirely different once you froth it - light, cloud-like, with a fragrance that fills the room. Spooned over cold oat milk and ice, the foam slowly melts in and transforms the drink as you go. It's a multi-act experience in a glass. This one takes a few extra minutes and you'll need a frother, but the effort-to-reward ratio here is one of the best on this list. If you have the Matcha Starter Kit, everything you need is already in the box.
WHY IT'S #3 - The texture alone makes this worth the extra step. Few drinks feel this elevated for this little effort.
What You'll Need
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2 tsp Honey Matcha
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2 tbsp hot water
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8 oz cold oat milk
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Ice and a hand frother
How to Make It
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Combine Honey Matcha and hot water in a small jar or bowl.
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Froth vigorously for about 60 seconds until light and airy.
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Fill a glass with ice, add cold oat milk.
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Spoon whipped matcha generously over the top and serve.
TIPS & TECHNIQUE
Four Things That Make Every Matcha Better
Sift First, Always
Matcha clumps easily. Ten seconds of sifting means a smoother drink every time with no grainy texture at the bottom of your cup.
Watch Your Water Temperature
Boiling water makes matcha bitter. Let it cool to around 175°F - about two minutes off the boil - and your matcha will taste noticeably cleaner and sweeter.
The W Whisk Motion
Use a rapid "W" or "M" motion rather than circular stirring. This builds froth faster and gives you the light, café-style foam that makes a good latte great.
Dissolve Before You Ice
Always whisk matcha with hot water first, then pour over cold milk and ice. Adding cold liquid to dry powder causes clumping - hot water dissolves it properly every time.
Every great matcha drink starts with the right tin. Find yours at chamberlaincoffee.com/collections/matcha
