5 from 18 votes
Matcha Latte
A Matcha Latte blends finely sifted green tea powder with hot water and steamed milk, creating a creamy and mildly vegetal beverage. The traditional method uses a bamboo whisk to produce a frothy texture, while a modern approach employs an electric frother for convenience. Optional sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup balance the slight bitterness of matcha. Adjusting the powder quantity and choosing different milk types allow personalization of strength and creaminess.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- ¾-1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder sifted
- ½ C water about 80°C/176°F, hot
- ½ C milk almond, oat, soy, coconut milk, steamed or non-dairy alternative of your choice
- 1-2 teaspoon sweetener optional, to your taste, honey, simple syrup, maple syrup, agave syrup, etc
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.
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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
- Adjust the amount of matcha powder to suit your taste, increasing for a stronger flavor or reducing if new to matcha.
- Sift the matcha powder before whisking to prevent clumps and create a smooth latte.
- Select your preferred milk—dairy or plant-based—and steam or froth it to add creaminess.
- Choose a sweetener like honey, simple syrup, or maple syrup to balance the slight bitterness, or omit if preferred.
- Use water heated to around 80°C (176°F) to avoid burning the matcha and to preserve its delicate flavor.
- Experiment with different matcha grades to find the flavor profile you enjoy most.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
209mg
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.