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 2–4 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.