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Ultra kawaii iced creamy vanilla yerba mate in a clear glass with ice, pale green tea and creamy milk swirls, vanilla bean specks, whipped vanilla cold foam, pastel café background with sparkles and cute tea characters.
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Iced Creamy Vanilla Yerba Mate

This iced creamy vanilla yerba mate is a smooth, refreshing tea drink made with strong brewed yerba mate, real vanilla, and creamy milk for a lightly sweet, café-style beverage. Perfect for warm days or an afternoon energy boost, it delivers clean, steady caffeine without the jitters of coffee, making it an easy, delicious alternative to iced lattes and cold brew. ☁️🧋
Course Beverage, Drink, Iced Drink, Tea
Cuisine Café, Fusion, Modern, South American–Inspired
Keyword café-style iced tea, coffee alternative drink, creamy yerba mate, healthy iced beverage, iced tea latte, iced vanilla tea, iced yerba mate, sugarcloudbaking, vanilla yerba mate, yerba mate drink
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 150kcal
Cost $1.50 per drink

Equipment

  • Kettle or saucepan
  • Heat-safe mug or teapot
  • Strainer (if using loose-leaf yerba mate)
  • tall glass
  • Spoon or straw

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strong brewed yerba mate chilled
  • ½ cup milk of choice whole milk, oat milk, or vanilla almond milk work best
  • 1–2 teaspoons vanilla syrup or vanilla simple syrup
  • 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey optional, to taste
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: splash of sweet cream or half-and-half for extra creaminess

Instructions

  • Brew yerba mate extra strong using hot water, then let it cool completely.
  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
  • Pour the chilled yerba mate over the ice.
  • Add vanilla syrup and sweetener, stirring gently.
  • Slowly pour in milk to create a creamy swirl.
  • Finish with a splash of sweet cream if desired. Stir or leave layered for aesthetic ✨

Notes

✨ Optional Add-Ins

  • Vanilla cold foam on top
  • Cinnamon or vanilla bean powder
  • Brown sugar vanilla syrup
  • Coconut milk for tropical vibes
Recipe Notes:
• Brew the yerba mate stronger than usual so the flavor stays bold when poured over ice
• Chill the tea completely before adding milk to prevent curdling
• Adjust sweetness based on the vanilla syrup and milk you use
• Whole milk or oat milk creates the creamiest texture