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Iced matcha espresso fusion

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Three layers in one glass: cold milk over ice, whisked matcha and a shot of espresso floated on top. Grassy, creamy and roasty; stir before drinking.

Iced matcha espresso fusion is an International cold drink, ready in about 5 minutes and made with matcha, milk and espresso. It serves 1 and is rated intermediate to cook.

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Prep
4 min
Cook
1 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Level
Intermediate
Calories
97

Ingredients

1 tall glass

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Sift the matcha (opens in a new tab) into a bowl, add the 75–80 °C water and whisk (opens in a new tab) in a quick zigzag for 20–30 seconds until smooth and frothy with no lumps.

    Eggs being whisked in a bowl
    How it looks · Photo: Kampus Production on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the cold milk (opens in a new tab) (stir the honey (opens in a new tab) into the milk first if using).

    • 1 min

  3. Step 3

    Pour the matcha (opens in a new tab) slowly over the milk (opens in a new tab), then pull the espresso (opens in a new tab) and pour it gently on top over the back of a spoon for three layers.

  4. Step 4

    Serve with a straw; stir before drinking.

      A finished dish being plated
      How it looks · Photo: Willians Huerta on Pexels

    About this dish

    Origin
    Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainA modern café drink; no single origin.Also popular in United States, Australia, South Korea, Japan
    Dish
    Snack · Cold drinks
    Cooking method
    Whipped
    Taste
    bitter, creamy, fresh, umami
    Diet
    Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
    All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium
    Without the optional extras: No added sugarWith the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
    Cook more with
    Matcha · Milk · Espresso
    Techniques
    Emulsification

    Allergens

    • Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom milk

    Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

    Nutrition

    97 kcal per serving

    Estimated

    1 serving ≈ 401 g · recipe makes 1

    Where the energy comes from

    • Protein 20%
    • Carbohydrate 33%
    • Fat 47%
    Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
    NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
    Energy97 kcal24 kcal
    Protein4.9 g1.2 g
    Carbohydrate8 g2 g
    Net carbohydrate8 g2 g
    Sugars7.8 g1.9 g
    Added sugars0 g0 g
    Fibre0 g0 g
    Fat5.1 g1.3 g
    Saturated fat2.9 g0.7 g
    Trans fat——
    Cholesterol15 mg4 mg
    Sodium76 mg19 mg
    Salt equivalent0.2 g0 g
    Vitamins & minerals per serving
    Potassium
    245 mg
    Calcium
    196 mg
    Iron
    0.1 mg
    Magnesium
    48 mg
    Vitamin A (RAE)
    71 µg
    Vitamin C
    0 mg
    Vitamin D
    2 µg
    Vitamin B12
    0.7 µg
    Folate (DFE)
    8 µg

    How these numbers were made

    • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
    • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
    • Optional ingredients are not included: honey.
    • Not counted (tiny amounts or “to taste”): matcha.
    • Ice: Frozen water; same composition as water.
    • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
    • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

    Good to know

    Tips

    • Contains caffeine from both the coffee and the matcha.

    Storage

    • Serve at once; the layers blend as the ice melts.

    Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

    Recipe DNA

    How this dish is built

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    What the dish is built around

    Main ingredient

    • Milk, cold150 ml · 155 g
    Used in step 2

    Less sweet, dairy-free, caffeine-free or for more people — the original stays as it is.

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