Matcha Latte

Matcha Latte is creamy, earthy, and beautifully vibrant the perfect way to start your day with calm energy. Made with Japanese green tea powder and steamed milk, this latte delivers a gentle caffeine boost without the jitters. The smooth blend of slightly sweet matcha and velvety milk creates a comforting, antioxidant-rich drink you can enjoy hot or iced.

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• Homemade Chai Tea
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🌿 Matcha Latte Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (ceremonial or culinary grade)
• 2 teaspoons hot water (not boiling, about 175°F / 80°C)
• 1 cup milk (dairy, oat, almond, or soy)
• 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice (optional)
• Pinch of vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)

🍵 How To Make Matcha Latte

1. Sift the matcha:
   Place the matcha powder through a fine sieve into a mug or bowl to prevent lumps.
2. Whisk with hot water:
   Add hot (not boiling) water and whisk in a “W” motion using a bamboo whisk (chasen) or small hand frother until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
3. Heat the milk:
   Warm milk on the stovetop or with a milk frother until hot and steamy (but not boiling).
4. Combine:
   Pour the steamed milk over the whisked matcha. Stir or froth again until creamy and well mixed.
5. Sweeten and serve:
   Add honey, maple syrup, or your favorite sweetener to taste. Enjoy hot — or pour over ice for an iced matcha latte.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use good-quality matcha: Ceremonial-grade matcha has a smooth, vibrant taste ideal for lattes.
• Avoid boiling water: Too hot water burns the tea and creates bitterness.
• Froth it up: Use a milk frother for that café-style foam on top.
• Try plant-based milk: Oat milk and almond milk pair beautifully with matcha’s earthy notes.
• Make it iced: Simply pour whisked matcha over ice and top with cold milk.

🍩 What To Serve With Matcha Latte?

Pair your latte with light breakfast bites like avocado toast, banana muffins, granola barsBor almond cookies. It’s also wonderful with desserts like mochi, shortbread or lemon cake for a sweet balance.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Matcha Latte

• Refrigerate: Store leftover latte (without ice) in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours. Shake well before drinking.
• Do not freeze: Freezing changes the texture and flavor.

FAQs

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📊 Matcha Latte Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup

• Calories: 80 kcal
• Total Fat: 2.5g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sodium: 40mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 10g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 4g