Copycat Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino

Name: Copycat Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 heaping cup ice; 1 cup milk, whole or 2% works well; for dairy-free, use almond milk; 1 1/2 - 2 tsp matcha green tea powder; 2 tbsp agave, granulated sugar, simple syrup, vanilla syrup, or sweetener of choice; 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, optional but recommended, or 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum, or 1/4 cup heavy cream, these are all to keep creamy and thick; 1/4 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp aerosol whipped cream for topping

This Starbucks frappe is creamy and refreshingly delicious. An easy recipe tastes pretty close to the original. Make one up for yourself and enjoy!

Here’s another copycat recipe that’s new on my radar and maybe will soon be on yours too, very soon.

I had seen and heard about matcha tea for a while now. It’s all over the internet and in the grocery stores, but had never even thought about giving it a try.

It didn’t cross my mind again and guess I forgot about it or just didn’t pay any attention when matcha was mentioned either on the internet or anyplace else for that matter until, recently when I was walking in to a Starbucks at the mall and saw a girl walk out with a green looking drink.

We kind of passed each other and both of us were walking slowly. Her drink had a bright green color one I had never seen before at Starbucks. So, I asked her if she wouldn’t mind telling what she was drinking, she was more than happy to. Said, “It’s a Matcha Tea Frappuccino”–and then said “It’s amazing!” Smiled and walked off.

Since I was walking in a Starbucks, was curious about what matcha tea was all about, what it tasted like and in one of my favorite beverages forms, a frappuccino. This was the perfect time to order one.

I ordered one and oh yeah, it amazing! Loved it.

Of course being a food blogger and making many copycat recipes, I knew I had to try this one out at home. Especially since it’s a small fortune to buy these yummy drinks on a regular basis. Why run out when you can easily make one of these luscious frappes at home in five minutes?

After just two tries, this was the recipe that I thought tasted pretty darn close to the original. My two friends, the taste testers also thought so and gave me the two thumbs up. It was a go!

Give this a try for yourself. It’s really a delicious frappe and a great morning beverage. Creamy delicious with a nice kick.

Now, for those of you that are chocolate lovers, check out one of my other copycat Frappuccino recipes… Copycat Starbucks Chilled Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino It’s chocolaty delectable and happens to be my most popular copycat recipe on my blog.

Copycat Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino

Yields: 1 to 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 heaping cup ice, make sure the ice is fresh
1 cup milk, whole or 2% works well; for dairy-free, use almond milk
2 tsp good quality matcha green tea powder, sifted or use a mini whisk to get any clumps out
2 tbsp agave, granulated sugar, simple syrup, vanilla syrup, or sweetener of choice
1 scoop vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, optional but recommended or (you can use 1/4 tsp xanthan gum or 1/4 tsp heavy cream, all these options will all add thickness)
¼ tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp aerosol whipped cream for topping

Look at the beautiful bright vibrant color of matcha

Directions:

Pour milk and ice into blender first. Pulse a few times to break up ice. Then blend for just a few seconds. Add the remaining ingredients.

2.Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste for sweetness and texture. For very thick, add one or two more ice cubes, for thinner, add more milk.

3.Pour into 1 tall glass or 2 smaller glasses. Add whipped cream.

Enjoy the creamy matcha deliciousness!

Here is one more luscious frappe you don’t want to miss….

Copycat Vanilla Bean Frappuccino