Iced Salted Honey Vanilla Matcha Latte is a refreshing, creamy drink that combines earthy matcha with sweet honey and aromatic vanilla. The matcha is whisked with warm water for a smooth, frothy base, then blended with milk, a pinch of mineral salt, and honey for balanced flavor. Served over ice, it’s the perfect pick-me-up that’s both energizing and soothing. Optional toppings like bee pollen add a nutritious and decorative touch.
I love matcha. For more yummy matcha recipes try my matcha chia pudding, salted caramel matcha or my strawberry matcha.
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Why you'll love this recipe
It has a naturally energizing boost from matcha without the jitters of coffee.
It blends creamy milk, sweet honey, and fragrant vanilla for a perfectly balanced flavor.
It can be made in just a few minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients.
It’s easy to customize with your favorite milk, sweetener, or fun toppings like bee pollen.
Ingredients for refined sugar free matcha latte
- Milk of choice – Acts as the creamy base for the latte and mixes with the honey and salt.
- Honey – Provides natural sweetness and enhances the flavor of the matcha.
- Vanilla – Enhances the honeys and adds depth to the flavor.
- Salt – Balances our the sweetness.
- Matcha – Offers a gentle caffeine boost and is rich in antioxidants.
- Warm water – Helps activate and dissolve the matcha for a smooth finish.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Milk - Any milk works here. Just make sure it is a creamy one that you like the taste of.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk matcha and water.
- Step 2: Mix together milk, salt and honey
- Step 3: Mix together matcha and raspberry mixture in a glass with ice. Serve and enjoy.
Storage instructions
You could store this latte without ice for 24 hours. When you are ready to drink it, pour it over ice.
Recipe Pro-Tips
For the best flavor, use a high-quality ceremonial grade matcha and creamy delicious milk. I recommend a clean plant-based option like Califia, Malk or a grass fed whole milk like Maple Hill or Kalona.
I always recommend using a ceremonial grade matcha. Cheaper matcha tastes like grass and is bitter. This is my favorite brand and code avocadoskillet get you 20% off.
Recipe FAQS
I personally love the taste of coconut milk with matcha but any creamy milk works.
Ceremonial grade matcha is the best tasting. It is not bitter and tastes smooth and delicious.
My go to matcha is Matcha Kari morning ritual matcha. Code avocadoskillet gets you 20% off!
The salt brings out the sweetness of the honey and adds a umami flavor.
Other matcha recipes to try
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Iced Salted Honey Vanilla Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons Matcha Use code avocadoskillet for 20% off my favorite matcha
- ¼ cup warm water
- ½-1 tablespoon manuka honey Any
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste Can sub vanilla extract
- pinch mineral salt Or sub regular salt
- ¾ cup milk of choice I used Califia coconut milk but any works
Optional toppings
Instructions
- Sift matcha over water over a matcha bowl or another small bowl. Using a bamboo whisk or hand frother whisk the matcha with the water using a zig zag motion until it is combined with the water.
- Blend or froth together the milk, salt, honey and vanilla. You can use a blender or a hand frother.
- Add ice to a glass. Pour in matcha and then pour over the milk mixture. Top with bee pollen if using. Stir to mix together and enjoy.
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