Artificial Food Coloring Free Vegan Oat Milk Iced Matcha Latte
That vivid green color you see swirling through this drink? It's entirely natural — coming straight from the matcha powder itself, with zero synthetic dyes involved. So many bottled and café versions of this drink sneak in artificial colorants to boost visual appeal, but this homemade version skips all of that without sacrificing a single drop of that gorgeous hue. Ceremonial or culinary-grade matcha brings its own earthy, slightly grassy depth, balanced beautifully by a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. Creamy chilled oat milk rounds everything out, making it rich and smooth without any dairy. The whisking step is key — getting that matcha fully dissolved and lightly foamy before it hits the ice means every sip is silky rather than gritty. It comes together in just a few minutes and looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a trendy coffee shop. Once you make it at home, it's genuinely hard to go back.
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1 serving
- 1 tsp ceremonial-grade or culinary-grade matcha powder
- 2 tbsp hot water (175°f / 80°c — not boiling)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¾ cup oat milk, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to break up any clumps. Add the hot water and whisk vigorously in a quick W or M motion until the matcha is fully dissolved and a thin layer of foam forms on the surface, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Stir the maple syrup into the matcha mixture until fully combined.
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