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Matcha Horchata Latte

Creamy cinnamon rice horchata blended from scratch and poured over ice, topped with a vibrant whisked matcha shot for the layered iced drink that broke out in Google search in July 2026. Plan ahead: soak the rice in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

15 minMediumServes 2220 cal/serving

MexicanNon-Alcoholic DrinkBlenderVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 sticks cinnamon stick
  • 3 cups water (for soaking)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp matcha powder
  • 1/4 cup hot water (for matcha)
  • as needed ice
  • as needed ground cinnamon (garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse 1/2 cup rinsed long-grain white rice until the water runs mostly clear, then combine with 2 sticks cinnamon stick and 3 cups water (for soaking) in a jar or bowl. Cover and soak in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Pour the soaked rice mixture, including the soaking water, into a blender and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until the rice is finely ground and the liquid turns milky white.

  3. 3

    Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible; discard the solids.

  4. 4

    Stir 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract into the strained horchata until fully combined, then chill until ready to serve.

  5. 5

    Whisk 2 tsp matcha powder with 1/4 cup hot water (for matcha) in a small bowl until smooth and frothy, breaking up any clumps.

  6. 6

    Fill a glass with as needed ice, pour in the chilled horchata to fill about two-thirds of the glass, then slowly pour the matcha mixture over the back of a spoon on top to create a layered effect. Dust with as needed ground cinnamon (garnish) and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Matcha Horchata Latte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Matcha Horchata Latte?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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