Matcha in a creamy milkshake is the BEST combination. If you like matcha lattes and matcha desserts, this green tea treat will be perfect for you! I’m showing you how to make an easy matcha milkshake with either vanilla ice cream or my homemade matcha ice cream. Both versions are easy and incredible!

Green milkshake with a whipped cream topping sprinkled with green powder, and red and white striped straw.

🌟Why you’ll love this recipe

Simple to make – This recipe has just 3 ingredients and a few easy steps to follow.
Perfect milkshake texture – Wow, it is this creamy! It’s that ideal thickness you want to see in your milkshakes.
Just the right amount of matcha – The flavor of the matcha is delicate and delicious, not too weak and not too overpowering. You’ll also love this matcha nice cream and matcha bubble tea.
Use a homemade ice cream or any vanilla ice cream – I use homemade green tea ice cream or store-bought vanilla, and you can make this milkshake with ANY vanilla ice cream.

Looking for something to layer this milkshake with? Try this amazing strawberry milkshake, this diner-style blackberry milkshake, or a date shake!

🧾Ingredients in this recipe

A carton of vanilla ice cream in between milk in a measuring cup and a metal measuring spoon with matcha powder.

Matcha powder – Use culinary-grade matcha, no need to use any higher quality than that.
Milk – Any dairy or non-dairy milk works for this recipe. The small amount of liquid helps create that pourable milkshake texture and mix in the matcha powder.
Vanilla ice cream OR matcha green tea ice cream – I provide instructions for both versions so you get the exact right amount of matcha in your milkshake.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

🎁 Pro Tip

All store-bought vanilla ice cream will work in this recipe. Just make sure you have one that you like the flavor of because it is a dominant flavor in this recipe.

👩‍🍳How to Make This Recipe

If using matcha ice cream, skip step 1. If using vanilla ice cream, go through all the steps.

This recipe works best using an immersion blender if making just one and a high-speed blender if making more than one.

Pouring thick matcha into a container with vanilla ice cream.

Whisk together the matcha powder and 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to remove all clumps.
Add to a blender.

Blending vanilla ice cream with green matcha in a clear plastic container.

Add 3 scoops (1.5 cups) of ice cream to a blender, and blend until just incorporated. Do not over-blend or it will be too runny.
If using matcha ice cream, add 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to help blend the milkshake.

Note on scoopability & amount of milk

If the ice cream is not scoopable straight out of the freezer, you’ll need to let it soften slightly before attempting to blend it. If the ice cream is super soft, you can get away with mixing the matcha into the ice cream instead of having to blend it.
Add more milk as needed to make it blendable, but be sparing so your milkshake stays thick.

Green milkshake in between and pink milkshake and a light brown milkshake, all with red and white striped straws.

Pour into your favorite milkshake glass and add a milkshake straw.
Optional: Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.

I have a goldmine of matcha recipes for you to make and love!

Matcha Affogato

Matcha Banana Nice Cream

Not Too Sweet Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream

Matcha Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Author: Candice Walker

Matcha Milkshake

5 from 3 votes

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Easily make a creamy matcha milkshake! Green tea powder, velvety ice cream, and milk, combine earthy and sweet flavors in a refreshing treat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Diet: Kosher, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 455kcal

Equipment

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1 immersion blender

Ingredients

With Green Tea Ice Cream

▢ 1.5 tsp matcha powder culinary grade
▢ 3 tbsp milk dairy or non-dairy, plus more if needed
▢ 3 scoops vanilla ice cream 1.5 cups, see notes if using matcha ice cream*

Instructions

Whisk together the matcha powder and 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to remove all clumps. Add to a blender.
Add the ice cream to a blender, and blend until just incorporated. Do not over-blend or it will get runny. See notes.**
If using matcha ice cream, add 3 tablespoons of milk or non-dairy milk to help blend the milkshake.
Pour into your favorite milkshake glass and add a milkshake straw. Optional: Top with whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder.

Notes

* If using matcha ice cream, skip step 1. If using vanilla ice cream, go through all the steps.

This recipe works best using an immersion blender if making just one and a high-speed blender if making more than one.

All store-bought vanilla ice cream will work in this recipe. Just make sure you have one that you like the flavor of because it is a dominant flavor in this recipe.

** If the ice cream is not scoopable straight out of the freezer, you’ll need to let it soften slightly before attempting to blend it. If the ice cream is super soft, you can get away with mixing the matcha into the ice cream instead of having to blend it.

Add more milk as needed to make it blendable, but be sparing so your milkshake stays thick.

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Did you try this recipe?I’d love to hear what you think! to let us know how it came out, if you have a successful substitution or variation, or anything else.

3 Comments

Kara M says:

July 16, 2023 at 10:18 am

I love anything with matcha but I’ve not been able to find a matcha milkshake on a menu anywhere. This is so easy to make – I used Haagen Daaz plain vanilla ice cream and it was so yummy!

1. Candice says:
  
  July 16, 2023 at 10:56 am
  
  I’m so glad you liked it, Kara… thank you for taking the time to share!

5 from 3 votes (2 ratings without comment)

Matcha Milkshake

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