Matcha Latte

Want to make a matcha latte at home? This simple and calming drink recipe features matcha green tea powder and steamed foamed milk that you can enjoy everyday.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Asian, Japanese

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 106kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

¾-1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder sifted
½ C hot water about 80°C/176°F
½ C steamed milk or non-dairy alternative of your choice almond, oat, soy, coconut milk
1-2 teaspoon sweetener (honey, simple syrup, maple syrup, agave syrup, etc.) optional, to your taste

Instructions

For key visual process photos, refer to the body of the blog post.

Traditional method:

Use a chashaku (bamboo tea scoop) to add the matcha powder to sieve placed over a chawan (tea bowl).
Sift the matcha into a chawan (tea bowl) to remove any clumps.
Pour about ¼ C hot water (about 80°C/176°F, not boiling hot) into the chawan (tea bowl) and gently press the chasen (matcha whisk) against the bottom of the bowl.
Move the chasen in a zig zag motion until the liquid becomes foamy.
Add remaining hot water and steamed, frothed milk of your choice.
Sweeten with honey, simple syrup, maple syrup, or sweetener of your choice, to your taste.

Modern method:

Sift the matcha powder into a large mug to remove any clumps.
Pour hot water (about 80°C/176°F, not boiling hot) into the mug.
Use an electric whisk/frother to foam up the matcha tea.
Top the matcha off with steamed, frothed milk of your choice and sweeten to your taste.

Notes

Notes: Depending on whether you're just starting out with matcha, or a daily drinker, you can adjust the amount of matcha powder to your taste.

Add more if you prefer a stronger flavour.

Reduce the amount if you're just beginning your matcha journey.

Different grades of matcha powders will have varying taste and flavour. Experiment and find one that you enjoy.

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