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Since my first Starbucks matcha latte, I’ve kept coming back to it. I expected something mild, but it tasted greener and less sweet than I thought, which stuck with me.
After that first cup, I started working through the Starbucks matcha menu one drink at a time. It made it easier to spot which versions felt balanced and which leaned too sweet.
If you’re deciding where to start, these are the ones I’d compare first for creamy, iced, and more unusual matcha orders.
10 Best matcha drinks from Starbucks (Updated list for 2026)
Matcha Crème Frappuccino
Matcha Crème Frappuccino Nutritional Breakdown (Blended - Without Modification) | |||
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Nutrients | Tall (12 fl oz) | Grande (16 fl oz) | Venti (20-24 fl oz) |
Calories | 220 | 320 | 4400 |
Total Fat | 8 g | 13 g | 18 g |
Total Carbs | 31 g | 46 g | 62 g |
Sugar | 31 g | 45 g | 61 g |
Protein | 4 g | 5 g | 8 g |
Caffeine | 40 mg | 65 mg | 85 mg |
Matcha Crème Frappuccino Standard Ingredients
- Ice
- Milk
- Crème Frappuccino Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Classic Syrup
- Matcha Tea Blend
I started with the Matcha Crème Frappuccino because I wanted something familiar before moving into the more tea-forward drinks. It felt like the easiest first step.
Blended, it turns a deep green and looks especially good with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha on top. The topping adds a little more tea aroma before the first sip.
I love how the creamy and slightly sweet base blended with the grassy and slightly earthy taste of the matcha. Not a hint of bitterness in sight!
I like this Frappuccino best with Starbucks non-dairy drink substitute of choice, because the extra flavor keeps it from feeling too flat.
Tips to improve this drink:
- I asked for mine to be made with oat milk which really added another level of earthy creaminess that I adored. All the taste without any of the tummyache afterwards!
Matcha Tea Latte
Matcha Tea Latte Nutritional Breakdown (Hot - Without Modification) | ||||
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Nutrients | Short | Tall | Grande | Venti |
Calories | 100 | 170 | 220 | 290 |
Total Fat | 3 g | 5 g | 6 g | 8 g |
Total Carbs | 13 g | 22 g | 31 g | 41 g |
Sugar | 12 g | 21 g | 29 g | 39 g |
Protein | 5 g | 8 g | 11 g | 14 g |
Caffeine | 20 mg | 45 mg | 65 mg | 85 mg |
Matcha Tea Latte Standard Ingredients
- Milk
- Matcha Tea Blend
Matcha can sound intimidating, but at Starbucks it can be as simple as matcha, hot water, and milk.
The Matcha Green Tea Latte is basically the matcha version of the classic latte.
The Matcha Tea Latte feels a little more stripped back because there is nowhere for the flavor to hide. The tea comes through more clearly, even if it takes a sip or two to settle into it.
While the grassy, earthy matcha flavor is more present, the steamed whole milk balances the strong flavor of the tea.
Starbucks lists a grande Matcha Latte at 65 mg of caffeine, which is part of why I do not file it away with my heavier coffee orders.
Iced Matcha Tea Latte
Iced Matcha Tea Latte Nutritional Breakdown (Iced - Without Modification) | |||
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Nutrients | Tall (12 fl oz) | Grande (16 fl oz) | Venti (20-24 fl oz) |
Calories | 120 | 190 | 240 |
Total Fat | 3.5 g | 5 g | 6 g |
Total Carbs | 17 g | 27 g | 34 g |
Sugar | 17 g | 25 g | 31 g |
Protein | 6 g | 9 g | 11 g |
Caffeine | 40 mg | 65 mg | 85 mg |
Iced Matcha Tea Latte Standard Ingredients
- Milk
- Ice
- Matcha Tea Blend
I don’t want to drink hot matcha when it’s sweltering out. Luckily, this Iced Matcha Tea Latte is perfect for cooling down instead.
The iced version keeps the same clean, comforting flavor, but it lands a little less sweet and a little sharper once the ice starts to cool everything down.
That works when I want something lighter in the afternoon, and a pump of honey blend syrup is enough to push it back toward dessert territory.
I have been reaching for the Iced Matcha Tea Latte later in the day because it feels like an easy middle ground. Starbucks lists it at 65 mg of caffeine, so it gives me a small lift without feeling like a full coffee.
Iced Matcha Lemonade
The Iced Matcha Lemonade is one of those drinks I usually have to ask for directly. If it is not sitting on the main menu, I ask for lemonade with matcha and build something close from there.
The sweetness of matcha tea balances out the sourness of the lemonade, which makes it an ideal drink during hot summer days – it’s got such a refreshing taste!
On a hot day, the sharp lemonade keeps the drink bright while the matcha softens the acidity a little. I like it most when I want something colder and more tart than a regular iced latte.
Tips From a Barista
- Ask for a pump of a fruity syrup in your Iced Matcha Lemonade for an even sweeter summery treat!
Matcha Pink Drink
Matcha Pink Drink Standard Ingredients
- Strawberry Acai base
- coconut milk
- freeze-dried strawberries
Once I got into matcha, the Matcha Pink Drink kept showing up everywhere in my feed, so I finally tried it.
I already liked the original Pink Drink, so I was curious how the strawberry-acai base would handle matcha. Customization is what makes this one work, since the tea adds a grassy edge to the sweeter fruit.
The coconut and acai bring a wonderful creaminess that ties the sweetness of the strawberry and earthy grassy-ness of the matcha together nicely.
The contrast is what makes sense to me here: the Pink Drink stays creamy and fruity, while the matcha keeps it from tasting like pure candy.
Green Tea Matcha
Green Tea Matcha Standard Ingredients
- matcha green tea
- hot water
Green Tea Matcha was one of the drinks I had to work myself up to ordering, mostly because I expected it to taste much more intense than it did.
Since there’s no milk or sweetness to hide behind, it’s not for matcha newbies or the faint of heart.
After the first sip, I settled into the grassy, slightly sweet flavor pretty quickly. Without milk in the mix, it became an easy choice on days when I wanted something simple.
I have started ordering this one in the morning when I want tea instead of coffee, and a pump of honey syrup is usually enough to soften the edges.
Secret Menu Green Drink
Secret Menu Green Drink Standard Ingredients
- matcha tea blend
- coconut milk
- black tea
When I want something a little more playful, I go for this Secret Starbucks Menu Green drink.
It is a simple idea, but the double tea base gives it more depth than I expected.
The recipe may be simple, but the flavors on this drink are surprisingly exotic.
The coconut milk brings out the matcha sweetness and smooths out the black tea bitterness enough that the drink feels rounder.
I like it for picnic lunches because it stays refreshing without feeling thin or watery.
Ask Barista For:
- One scoop of Matcha Tea blend mixed with coconut milk and black tea.
- You can choose the Royal English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea depending on your preference.
Cha Cha Latte
Chai is already one of my comfort drinks, so I was curious and a little suspicious about mixing those spices with matcha.
So, the Cha Cha Latte is basically a Matcha Tea Latte, but instead of getting the classic syrup with it, you need to ask for chai syrup instead.
I worried the cup would feel overcrowded, but the first sip made it clear that the chai spice and grassy matcha can sit together without fighting.
The spiciness of the chai complements the sweetness of matcha green tea, making this drink an exotic experience.
Ask Barista For:
- One scoop of Matcha Tea blend mixed with coconut milk and black tea.
- You can choose the Royal English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea depending on your preference.
Peppermint Pow Frappuccino
The Peppermint Pow Frappuccino looks odd on paper, but it makes more sense once you taste it.
Peppermint is one of my favorite cold-weather flavors, so I expected it to take over. Instead, it left enough room for the matcha to stay noticeable.
I ended up falling in love! The creaminess of the vanilla bean and the sweetness of matcha balance the minty flavor of peppermint.
If you like peppermint and want a softer way into matcha, this is the kind of combo I would order again.
Ask Barista For:
- A Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with a scoop of matcha green tea and peppermint syrup
- Top with whipped cream for even more creaminess
What flavors go well with Starbucks matcha?
Like other commercial matcha mixes, Starbucks uses Starbucks uses pre-sweetened matcha in its matcha drinks. That sweetened mix makes the flavor gentler and less intense than plain whisked matcha, which is why the Starbucks version reads more like a flavored drink than a traditional tea.
I’ve done a lot of experimenting and found some excellent flavor combos for you to try on your next Starbucks run.
Chocolate
- Matcha Frappuccino with Java chips and cookie crumbles on top
- Iced Matcha Latte with vanilla sweet cream Chocolate Cold Foam
White chocolate
- Iced Matcha Latte with Two Pumps of white chocolate or white mocha syrup
- White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino with a scoop of matcha
Vanilla
- Iced Matcha Latte with vanilla syrup and vanilla sweet cream cold foam with matcha mixed in
- Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino with a scoop of matcha
Nuts
- Matcha Latte with almond milk
- Iced Matcha Latte with toffee nut syrup
- Honey Almondmilk Flat White with a scoop of matcha
Oat
- Matcha Latte with oat milk with two pumps of vanilla and toffee nut syrup with sweet cream cold foam
Honey
- Iced Matcha Latte with honey blend syrup
- Mocha Crème Frappuccino with honey blend syrup
Berries
- An Iced Matcha Latte with two pumps of vanilla and strawberry puree
- The Pink Drink with vanilla cold foam mixed with a scoop of matcha
Coconut
Espresso Shot
Tips from a barista:
- Making matcha at home? Try adding mango or banana puree for a refreshing smoothie!
How do you ask for matcha at Starbucks?
FAQs
Is Starbucks matcha healthy?
Because Starbucks sweetens the powder, the flavor is less close to unsweetened matcha, but that also makes it easier to get into if you are new to green tea flavor.
Does matcha tea from Starbucks make you poop?
Some people notice a digestive effect from matcha, the same way they do with coffee, but I would treat that as a personal response rather than a sure thing. Caffeine and how your body handles it matter more than any blanket claim.
Is it okay to drink matcha every day?
Matcha can fit into a daily routine, but I still pay attention to my total caffeine for the day. That matters more to me than whether the caffeine comes from tea or coffee.
