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Banana Matcha Smooth Milk

Banana adds body to an iced matcha milk without making the matcha itself a blended powder drink. Blend the fruit and milk first, then stir in the separately whisked tea.

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Banana Matcha Smooth Milk — AI-generated editorial illustration

THE RECIPE CARD

Banana Matcha Smooth Milk

Prep
8 min
Cook
0 min
Total
8 min
Makes
1 drink

What you’ll need

  • 2 g matcha powder
  • 30 ml warm drinking water, prepared according to the matcha maker’s guidance
  • 140 ml cold pasteurized milk or suitable ready-to-drink alternative
  • 80 g ice
  • 60 g peeled ripe banana

Make it at home

  1. 01

    Blend the banana with 100 ml of the measured milk until smooth. Pour it into the serving glass.

  2. 02

    Sift the matcha into a separate bowl. Add the measured 30 ml warm water and whisk according to its maker’s directions until evenly dispersed.

  3. 03

    Add the measured ice and remaining cold milk to a 400–450 ml glass, over any prepared fruit or cocoa base.

  4. 04

    Add the whisked matcha, stir thoroughly, and serve immediately. Matcha contains caffeine.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Before your
next pour.

This is a thicker drink than a syrup latte. Banana ripeness changes its sweetness and color.

The matcha contains caffeine; coffee-free does not mean caffeine-free.

Next: Honey Oat Matcha ↗

A little more
to know.

What is useful to know before making this?

This is a thicker drink than a syrup latte. Banana ripeness changes its sweetness and color.

Can I prepare the finished drink far in advance?

Prepare appropriate components separately and keep perishables refrigerated. Assemble close to serving; ice, fruit texture, and any sparkling water change while the finished glass waits.

Original editorial guidance and recipe formulations, not independently kitchen-tested. Times are estimates and depend on equipment and product directions. Cooked bases need additional cooling and refrigeration before cold serving. Images are AI-generated illustrations; appearance and yield may vary. Check actual ingredient labels, allergens, and any certification you require. We do not certify products. Read our approach.

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