Creamy Japanese Matcha Latte 🍵

A smooth, vibrant matcha latte with rich umami and gentle sweetness, just like you’d get at a specialty café.


Ingredients

Matcha powder: 3–5g (about 1 heaped teaspoon). Use Ceremonial or Premium grade for a bright green color and smooth, non-bitter taste.

Hot water: 40–60ml: 70–80°C (158–176°F). Never boiling, to preserve flavor.

Milk: 150ml. Whole milk for creaminess, or oat/almond milk for a lighter profile.

Sweetener: 10–15ml. Simple syrup, honey, or condensed milk — adjust to taste.

Ice cubes: Optional, for iced version


How to Make

  1. Whisk the matcha: Sift matcha into a bowl, add hot water, and whisk until smooth and lightly frothy.
  2. Prepare the milk: Heat and froth for a warm latte, or pour cold over ice for a refreshing iced version.
  3. Sweeten & combine: Add sweetener to the milk, then pour over the matcha.
  4. Enjoy: Sip slowly and enjoy the balance of creamy milk and deep Japanese matcha flavor.


Pro Tips ☕

  • For a stronger matcha taste, use 5g and less milk.

  • For iced matcha, whisk matcha slightly thicker before adding ice.

  • Fresh, high-quality matcha makes all the difference in color and aroma.