Matcha Frappuccino Recipe: Green Tea Frappuccino (With or Without Espresso)
A matcha frappuccino is ceremonial or culinary matcha whisked into cold milk, blended with ice until thick, and served with or without whipped cream. The Starbucks version (Matcha Crème Frappuccino) contains no espresso. The home version can go either way. There are two versions of this drink and most recipes only tell you about one: Matcha Crème Frappuccino — the Starbucks original. No espresso. Pure matcha, milk, classic syrup, and ice. It’s technically a tea-based drink, not a coffee drink. Dirty Matcha Frappuccino — espresso added to the matcha crème base. A home barista adaptation. The espresso deepens the bitterness and adds caffeine. This is the version that actually belongs on a home espresso site. Both versions are covered here, including which matcha to buy, how to dissolve it properly so it doesn’t clump, dairy-free alternatives, and the health questions that keep appearing in search. ...