Iced Matcha Latte

Iced matcha latte is the cold evolution of Japan's ancient matcha tradition, made accessible and refreshing for warm-climate consumption. While traditional Japanese matcha is served hot as part of the tea ceremony, the iced format has become the dominant way matcha is consumed by younger generations globally, particularly in Australia, the USA, and South Korea.

The vibrant green colour of matcha is due to chlorophyll, shade-growing the tencha leaves for the last 2 to 4 weeks before harvest increases chlorophyll production dramatically, which is why ceremonial-grade matcha is a deep, vivid green rather than the dull olive of lower-grade powders. This visual intensity makes iced matcha latte one of the most photogenic drinks on any menu.

At Cappadocia, we use premium ceremonial-grade matcha whisked with a small amount of hot water to dissolve properly before being combined with cold milk and poured over ice, ensuring the matcha is evenly distributed and delivers its characteristic sweet, umami-rich flavour in every sip.