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How to Make Matcha Latte

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Learn how to make matcha latte at home with matcha powder, hot water, creamy milk, and optional sweetener. This easy method creates a smooth, frothy matcha latte in minutes, with simple options for almond milk and an iced matcha latte.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoons matcha powder Use fresh good-quality matcha suitable for lattes
  • 2 fluid ounces hot water Hot but not vigorously boiling
  • 7 fluid ounces milk Whole 2%, oat, soy, or almond milk
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey maple syrup, or sugar Optional; adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve For removing small matcha clumps
  • 1 Small bowl or wide mug For mixing the matcha base
  • 1 Bamboo matcha whisk or small kitchen whisk A handheld milk frother also works
  • 1 Measuring Spoon For measuring the matcha
  • 1 Mug For serving

Method
 

  1. Sift the matcha.
  2. Add 1½ teaspoons of matcha powder to a fine-mesh sieve. Sift it into a small bowl or wide mug to break apart any lumps.
  3. Add the water.
  4. Pour 2 fluid ounces of hot water over the sifted matcha.
  5. Whisk the matcha.
  6. Whisk briskly until the matcha looks smooth and a light layer of foam appears on top. Make sure no dry clumps remain.
  7. Prepare the milk.
  8. Warm 7 fluid ounces of milk for a hot matcha latte. Froth the milk if you want a lighter, foamier texture.
  9. Combine the latte.
  10. Pour the warm milk into the prepared matcha. Add honey, maple syrup, or sugar if desired, then stir gently.
  11. Serve.
  12. Taste the matcha latte and adjust the sweetness or milk if needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1latteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 6g

Notes

For the smoothest matcha latte, sift the matcha before adding water. Whisk the matcha and water together before adding milk because this method helps prevent clumps.
For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the matcha to 2 teaspoons. For a milder latte, use 1 teaspoon.
For a matcha latte with almond milk, replace the dairy milk with the same amount of almond milk. Because almond milk brands vary in sweetness, taste the latte before adding sweetener.
For an iced matcha latte, prepare the matcha base as directed. Fill a glass with ice, add 6 to 8 fluid ounces of cold milk, pour the matcha mixture over the milk, and stir.
For a matcha latte with milk powder, prepare the milk according to its package directions before measuring it for this recipe.
Store matcha according to the directions on its package and close the container tightly after each use.

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