5 from 30 votes
Starbucks Hot Matcha Green Tea Latte
The Starbucks Hot Matcha Green Tea Latte blends matcha powder with warm water and steamed almond milk, sweetened with honey, to make a creamy, slightly bitter tea drink. Whisking matcha to a smooth paste avoids lumps, while frothing milk adds texture. Optional whipped cream and a dusting of matcha powder complete this comforting beverage, suitable for a slow morning or afternoon treat.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
68 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Drinks, Snacks
Cuisine:
Fusion, Japanese, American
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
- matcha powder Optional garnish
- Whipped Cream 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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% 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.