Our Classic Matcha Latte Recipe
A comforting matcha latte that’s super easy to make at home. Matcha mixed with our favorite milk and sweetener combo, here’s our best recipe for matcha latte!
Making this at home is actually very easy. All you need is a little patience to heat up the milk. If you have a milk frothing machine, this recipe is even easier! After repeated experiments, we settled on this ratio of matcha, milk and sweetener to create a matcha latte that is smooth, just a tad sweet, and most importantly, has a great matcha flavour.
Which matcha to use for matcha lattes?
We get this question all the time. The optimal choice is to use our Superior Ceremonial Matcha. It is an incredibly versatile blends that allows you to make an affordable matcha latte with reduced levels of sweetener.
You can also use any of our other ceremonial grade matcha blends to make lattes, but it can get very costs very quickly. Most of the nuanced flavors will also be lost amidst the milk and sweetener.
Best way to mix the matcha and water
Where possible, we try to only incorporate tools most people already have in the kitchen. But for this matcha latte recipe, our recommendation is to mix the matcha and water in a separate bowl using a bamboo whisk.
- We do not recommend the shaking method because the matcha mixture is quite thick. Shaking it up in a bottle may result in some wastage if you cannot get every drop out easily.
- We also do not recommend battery-operated frothers because these tend to clump up the matcha. They do best where there is a lower amount of matcha compared to water.
- You may use a blender if you prefer that. We usually avoid blenders because of the extra cleanup required.
- If you are using a tall glass to make your matcha latte, consider purchasing a longer bamboo whisk. These also come with smaller heads that allow you to whisk your matcha in a smaller bowl/glass.
Which milk and sweetener to use for matcha lattes
We’ve tested a bunch of ingredients for matcha latte, and our favorite is regular cow’s milk and powdered brown sugar. Of course, this is just our preference. Feel free to swap the type of milk or sweetener if you have dietary restrictions or just simply prefer something else. We have tried this matcha latte recipe with many other alternative milks (almond, soy, macadamia, oat) as well as other types of sweetener (acacia honey, simple syrup, maple syrup, monkfruit sweetener, stevia). They are all perfectly viable alternatives to make matcha latte or a handheld frother.
How to make the classic matcha latte
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tsp (4g) of matcha powder
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) of water
- 200 ml of cow’s milk
- 1 tsp of powdered brown sugar (adjust based on desired sweetness levels and type of sweetener)
Directions
1. Measure out 2 tbsp of room temperature water and 2 tsp of matcha powder.
2. Add the water and matcha into a bowl and whisk it up using a bamboo whisk.
3. Pour the concentrated matcha shot into your cup. Use a spoon to get all the matcha out. Add 1 tsp of powdered brown sugar (or equivalent if using other preferred sweeteners). Mix well.
4. Heat 200 ml of milk to a temperature of about 65 degrees celsius. Use an automatic frothing machine if you have one.
5. Pour the milk over the matcha mixture and stir well.
