Want to enjoy your favorite Starbucks drink without leaving home? This matcha green tea frappuccino delivers all the creamy, refreshing goodness of the original with authentic matcha powder and a perfect balance of sweetness. What makes this drink special is its lower caffeine content compared to coffee-based frappuccinos, making it an ideal afternoon treat that won’t keep you up at night.
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Why This Recipe Works
The secret to an authentic matcha frappuccino lies in using high-quality matcha powder rather than regular green tea. Matcha is finely ground whole tea leaves, which gives the drink its signature vibrant green color and concentrated flavor. By blending the matcha with ice, milk, and sweetener, you create the same creamy, slushy texture that makes Starbucks frappuccinos so irresistible.
Ingredients
- High-quality matcha powder – Provides the distinctive earthy flavor and vibrant green color that defines this drink
- Whole milk – Creates the creamy base and helps balance the matcha’s natural bitterness.
- Vanilla syrup or sugar – Sweetens the drink and enhances the overall flavor profile
- Ice cubes – Essential for creating the signature frappuccino texture
- Whipped cream – Adds richness and makes the drink feel like a special treat
- Additional matcha powder – For dusting on top as an attractive garnish
If you can’t find matcha at your grocery store, I have seen it available at Costco. Matcha can be a bit pricey, so you may want to incorporate it into other recipes.
I have purchased matcha on Amazon: Jade Leaf – Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea Powder, Classic Culinary Grade (For Blending & Baking) – [30g Starter Size]
More Starbucks matcha drink and frappuccino copycat recipes
- Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Caramel Frappuccino
- Horchata Frappuccino
- Mocha Frappuccino
- S’mores Frappuccino
- Strawberry Frappuccino
- Vanilla Frappuccino
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Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino Copycat
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups ice
- 1/2 cup vanilla bean ice cream
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
Instructions
- In your blender, place all the ingredients in except for the whipped cream. Blend until smooth adding more milk or ice as needed. Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream and enjoy!
I need to try this because it saves my money over $2,000 a year at Starbucks!!! I need to stop and try at home to save more money!!!
I hope you enjoy this!