Matcha lattes are a cozy yet energizing drink you can easily make at home at a fraction of the cost of Starbuck’s. Packed with antioxidants and a gentle boost of caffeine, this vibrant green tea latte is the perfect alternative to coffee. You can even add lavender froth and have Starbuck’s seasonal Lavender Matcha Latte year round!

Creamy Matcha Latte Recipe (Hot or Iced)

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 teaspoon matcha powder ceremonial or culinary grade
• 2 teaspoons hot water not boiling, about 175°F / 80°C
• 1 cup milk of choice dairy, oat, almond, or soy all work well
• 2 tbsp teaspoons condensed milk honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice (optional, Matcha can be bitter)
• 1 tbsp Lavender syrup if making with froth
• Ice if making iced version

Method

 

For Hot Matcha Latte

1. Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to remove clumps.
2. Whisk with hot water using a bamboo whisk (chasen) or small frother until smooth and slightly foamy.
3. Heat milk until warm but not boiling. Froth if desired.
4. Combine the whisked matcha with milk in a mug.
5. Sweeten to taste with condensed milk, honey or maple syrup. Enjoy!

For Iced Matcha Latte

1. Prepare the matcha base: sift and whisk matcha with hot water until smooth.
2. Fill a glass with ice and pour in cold milk.
3. Pour the matcha mixture over the milk for a layered effect.
4. Stir and sweeten as desired. Cheers!

Notes

Tips & Variations

• Use a milk frother for café-style creaminess.
• For a stronger flavor, use 1 ½ teaspoons of matcha. The more matcha you use, the more bitter it may taste. 
• Add a drop of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
• Try it with oat milk for natural sweetness and creaminess.
• Lavender syrup can be used to make the famous Starbuck’s summer Lavender cream oat milk Matcha Latte 

You can get creative with this drink so let me know what you come up with! Condensed milk is my go-to sweetener of choice when making a latte.

Here are the affiliated links to the ingredients that I personally use for my Matcha Lattes.

1. Matcha powder (ceremonial or culinary grade)
2. Condensed milk, honey, maple syrup
3. Matcha set – optional. I do whisk with a fork or froth to make sure the matcha is fully blended in with the water and milk
4. Lavender syrup – must buy if you’re obsessed with Starbuck’s Lavender Matcha Latte.
5. Frother – very fun to use, maybe even involve your kiddo in this morning drink