This recipe for Jasmine Matcha Latte features a floral, gently grassy iced latte made with fragrant jasmine tea and earthy matcha, lightly sweetened with an aromatic jasmine syrup. It's smooth, refreshing, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
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This Jasmine Matcha Latte is a dreamy, floral twist on your classic iced matcha.
The delicate aroma of jasmine tea blends seamlessly with the earthy richness of matcha, creating a balanced drink that's lightly sweet, refreshing, and cafe-worthy.
Whether served over ice or warm, it's a lovely way to elevate your daily tea ritual.
Why you'll love this recipe
A variation on jasmine milk tea, this double green tea latte is milky, refreshing and delicious.
Floral meets earthy: jasmine and matcha are a perfect pairing, with their fragrant and grassy notes.
Cafe-style drink at home: it's a beautiful, layered, and easy to make drink!
Easily customizable: adjust the sweetness, milk type, and tea strength to your liking.
If you prefer a version without milk, check out my Iced Matcha Jasmine Tea.
Ingredients you'll need
- jasmine green tea: tea bag or loose-leaf
- hot water: for brewing the tea and matcha
- OR use a cold brew jasmine tea
- matcha powder: use a high-quality matcha for the best flavor and color
- jasmine syrup: or other sweetener (eg. honey, simple syrup), optional
- milk: or non-dairy alternative
- ice cubes
How to make jasmine matcha latte
Steep the jasmine tea bag in ½ cup hot water (about 85°C / 185°F) for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool to room temperature. [Or use a cold brew jasmine tea].
Sift the matcha into a small bowl.
Add ¼ cup hot water (80°C / 175°F) and whisk using a bamboo chasen or electric frother until smooth and frothy.
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Pour in jasmine syrup, cooled jasmine tea, followed by the milk.
Slowly pour the whisked matcha on top for a layered effect.
Enjoy as is, or stir to combine before sipping.
Variations
Swap in oat milk or soy milk for a creamier version.
Blend all components with ice for a frosty blended tea latte.
Change up the matcha for roasted hojicha tea for a different flavor.
Expert tips
Use filtered or distilled water for the cleanest tea flavor.
For stronger floral notes, use more tea bags.
Chill or cold brew the jasmine tea ahead of time for faster assembly.
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Jasmine Matcha Latte
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Ingredients
- 1 jasmine tea bag or 1 tablespoon loose-leaf jasmine tea
- ½ C hot water about 85°C / 185°F
- OR jasmine cold brew tea
- 1 teaspoon matcha sifted
- ¼ C hot water about 80°C / 175°F
- 1 teaspoon jasmine syrup optional (or other sweetener)
- ½ C milk of your choice
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Steep the jasmine tea bag in ½ cup hot water (about 85°C / 185°F) for 3-5 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool to room temperature. [Or use a cold brew jasmine tea].
- Sift the matcha into a small bowl.
- Add ¼ cup hot water (80°C / 175°F) and whisk using a bamboo chasen or electric frother until smooth and frothy.
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Pour in jasmine syrup, cooled jasmine tea, followed by the milk.
- Slowly pour the whisked matcha on top for a layered effect.
- Enjoy as is, or stir to combine before sipping.
Nutrition
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Neil
This jasmine matcha tea looks delicious and refreshing! The combination of floral jasmine and earthy matcha sounds like the perfect pick-me-up on a warm day!
Michelle
Thank you Neil! The fragrance and aroma from the jasmine is so wonderful and uplifting 🙂
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Another wonderful drink with a lovely jasmine aroma. And it looks so beautiful, too!
Michelle
Thanks Ben! I love the layers in this drink 🙂
Raymund | angsarap.net
That floral and earthy combo sounds like the perfect way to elevate your tea game at home, especially with the pretty layered look.
Michelle
It's so floral and fragrant, thanks Raymund!