Matcha Latte Recipe

5 from 4 votes

This Matcha Latte Recipe is a step-by-step recipe for how to make this Japanese favorite. Tea houses in Kyoto have been serving matcha (green tea) for hundreds of years. This version is mixed with your milk of choice.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time3 mins

Total Time8 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Japanese

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Servings:

Calories: 21kcal

Author: Adrianna Adarme

Cost: $8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon pure matcha green tea powder
1 tablespoon hot water (just under boiling)
1/4 cup hot water (just under boiling)
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup light coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk or cow's milk

Instructions

Sift the matcha powder into the bottom of a wide mug.
Pour in the 1 tablespoon of hot water. Using your chasen, whisk vigorously until all of the matcha powder has dissolved.
Next, pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of hot water and whisk again until dissolved.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, set over medium-low heat, combine the honey and milk. Heat until very warm. Whisk vigorously to create a bit of froth at the top. Pour the warmed milk into the mug and whisk one last more.

Notes

Matcha Tea Options:

Ceremonial Matcha Tea Option #1 | Ceremonial Matcha Tea Option #2

Equipment:

Chasen (bamboo whisk) | Chashaku (matcha measurer)| Tea Kettle

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