Starbucks Hot Matcha Green Tea Latte
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Starbucks Hot Matcha Green Tea Latte
Description
This hot matcha green tea latte is prepared by whisking matcha powder into warm (not boiling) water to form a smooth paste, then combining it with honey and steamed almond milk that has been warmed and frothed. Heating milk gently prevents bitterness while dissolving the powder well. The drink offers a balance between matcha's characteristic slightly bitter flavor and honey's sweetness, contrasted by creamy, airy milk foam. Optional garnishes of whipped cream and sifted matcha powder add richness and a visual accent.
The latte can be adapted for cold serving by using cold milk and shaking the ingredients together. Whisking or frothing milk before combining enhances the texture and mouthfeel. Adjust the sweetness according to preference and substitute sweeteners or milk types as desired. Avoid boiling water to keep bitterness low. This method produces a cozy, vibrant green latte reminiscent of Starbucks-style drinks.
Practically, using warm but not boiling water helps dissolve matcha powder evenly without increasing bitterness. The choice of almond milk aligns with the original for creaminess while allowing dairy or other plant milks as alternatives. Honey offers a natural sweetness, but other syrups or sugar can be used, mindful of taste balance.
Ingredients
Hot Matcha Green Tea latte
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder Substitute: matcha syrup. (If so, skip or reduce the sweetener.) If you decide to use sugar instead of honey, mix the sugar with the matcha powder before whisking into water.
- 6 Tablespoons water 176F/ 80C is the best temperature- this helps the green tea powder dissolve more easily but note that it also increases the bitterness, warm
- 2 Cup almond milk Substitutes: vegan milks such as coconut milk, oat milk, cashew milk. If you don't mind reducing the benefits of matcha, you can use 2% dairy milk, like they do at Starbucks, or soy milk
- 2-3 teaspoons honey Substitute: maple syrup or matcha syrup (or sugar if you want the flavor to be as similar to Starbucks as possible, neutral
- Whipped Cream Optional garnish
- matcha powder Optional garnish
Cold Matcha latte- all as above but use cold milk (Ice cubes optional)
Instructions
For hot matcha green tea latte
- Heat the milk, whisking it to froth it as it heat. Do not let it boil.
- Whisk the matcha powder with warm water till it forms a thick green paste with no lumps. (You can use an electric frother too.)
- Transfer the milk to a heat-proof cup, then add the honey followed by the matcha infusion.
- Optional: top with the whipped cream and matcha powder. (You may need to sieve the powder to make sure it doesn't clump.)
- Serve and enjoy!
For cold green tea latte
- Repeat all the above steps but use do not heat the milk. (Use cold milk.) Froth the milk before adding the honey and matcha tea. Add ice cubes if you wish.
Notes
- Use water heated to about 176°F (80°C) to dissolve matcha powder smoothly without excessive bitterness; boiling water is not recommended.
- The latte can be made cold by using cold milk and shaking the ingredients in a sealed container.
- Adjust sweeteners as needed; honey pairs well but sugar or syrups can be used as substitutes.
- Optional toppings include whipped cream and sifted matcha powder for added texture and visual appeal.
- Nutritional information varies and should be checked separately if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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