Alright, let’s talk about this Starbucks Iced Matcha Green Tea. I ain’t no fancy pants, but I do like a tasty drink now and then, ya know? This here green tea thing, it’s kinda sweet and milky.

They say it’s made with, what they call it, “matcha”? Sounds like somethin’ you’d shout at a bingo game, but anyways, it’s green tea powder, I guess. They mix it up with milk and sugar and ice. Plain and simple, like how I like it.

Now, some folks say it’s healthy ‘cause it’s got this “antioxidants” stuff in it. Sounds fancy, but I reckon it just means it’s good for ya insides. But don’t go foolin’ yourself thinkin’ it’s like eatin’ your vegetables, ’cause it’s got plenty of sugar, too.

They dump a good amount of sugar in that there drink. I ain’t complainin’, mind you, I like sweet things. But if you’re watchin’ your sugar, this might not be your cup of tea, so to speak.

• It’s got milk
• It’s got ice
• It’s got that matcha powder
• And it’s got sugar, lots of it!

They say there’s about 200 calories in a big one, a “grande” they call it. That’s a fair bit, but it ain’t gonna kill ya. And it’s got this “caffeine” stuff in it, too. Keeps ya awake, I guess. About 80 milligrams, they say. Not as much as coffee, but enough to get ya goin’ in the mornin’.

I went to that Starbucks place once, it was kinda crowded and noisy, folk runnin’ around with their coffees and whatnots. I asked for that matcha tea, they just give me a green drink, tasted just like I told you, sweet and milky.

Now, I ain’t no expert, but to me, it tastes pretty good. It’s smooth and creamy, like they say. Goes down easy, specially on a hot day. It ain’t bitter or nothin’, just sweet and kinda… green, if that makes any sense. It costs a bit more than makin’ your own tea at home, that’s for sure. But sometimes, you just want somethin’ a little special, ya know?

So, if you’re lookin’ for a sweet, cold drink, this here Starbucks Iced Matcha Green Tea might just hit the spot. Just don’t go thinkin’ it’s gonna make you healthy as a horse, ‘cause it ain’t. It’s more like a treat, somethin’ you have once in a while.

Ingredients? Milk, ice, and then that matcha mix, which is sugar and green tea powder, all mixed up together. Nothin’ too fancy, just good ol’ fashioned sweetness and a little bit of that caffeine kick.

And that’s about all I gotta say about that. It ain’t rocket science, it’s just a drink. You like it, you like it. You don’t, you don’t. Simple as that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go feed the chickens.

Tags: [Starbucks, Matcha, Green Tea, Iced Tea, Sweet Drink, Caffeine, Antioxidants, Beverage Review]