Matcha Horchata Latte

Name: Matcha Horchata Latte
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
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)

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Questions

Do I need to rinse the grain for Matcha Horchata Latte?

Step 1 reads: "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." Yes. Step 1 washes off what coats the grain: surface starch on rice, which makes it clump and turn gummy, or the bitter natural coating on quinoa. Rinse until the water runs mostly clear.

What equipment do I need for Matcha Horchata Latte?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses cheesecloth (step 3) and a fine-mesh sieve (step 3). If you do not have one, a clean thin dish towel replaces the cheesecloth.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Matcha Horchata Latte?

The entry for Matcha Horchata Latte calls for 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Matcha Horchata Latte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Matcha Horchata Latte 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.

Is Matcha Horchata Latte vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Matcha Horchata Latte?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 220 calories, with 5 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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