Quick Matcha Latte Recipe - Hot or Iced
Dive into a cozy cup of matcha goodness with this quick and easy matcha latte recipe. The perfect blend of matcha and milk will leave you with a gentle energy boost. Ready in 5 mins, serve hot or iced!
Servings 1 Matcha Latte
Calories 137kcal
Cost $3
Equipment
- 1 matcha bamboo whisk or regular small whisk
Ingredients
For hot matcha latte
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder heaped
- 4 tbsp boiling water
- 3/4 cup milk 185 ml / 6.25 fl oz whole milk or sub with your choice eg almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk.
- 1 tsp sugar optional, to your liking
Make it iced matcha latte
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Important Note: If you have a variable temperature kettle, we recommend boiling your water to 80°C / 175°F. You can also leave a regular kettle for 5 minutes after boiling to allow the temperature to drop slightly. Lower temp = better flavour, less bitter tea.
Hot Matcha Latte
- Place the matcha powder in a small bowl, then pour the hot water over the top.1 tsp matcha green tea powder, 4 tbsp boiling water
- Using a chasen (bamboo matcha whisk) or regular small whisk, stir quickly in an up and down motion then from side to side. The matcha tea will start to froth up and this is exactly what we want. Whisk for around 30 seconds - 1 minute until you see no more lumps and an extra green frothy top!
- Optional: Add sugar (if using) to the matcha tea and whisk again until fully dissolved.1 tsp sugar
- Heat the milk in the microwave for around 40 seconds on high, or in a small saucepan on the stovetop for around 2 minutes on low. If you have a milk thermometer, you want the milk to reach around 65°C / 150°F, which is an ideal temperature for frothing.3/4 cup milk
- Optional: Froth the milk using a manual milk frother, electric milk frother or by whisking it manually for around a minute until frothy.
- Pour the matcha tea into your favourite mug and top with the warmed and/or frothed milk. Optional: Garnish with a light sprinkle of matcha powder and sugar.
Iced Matcha Latte
- Place the matcha powder in a small bowl, then pour the hot water over the top.1 tsp matcha green tea powder, 4 tbsp boiling water
- Using a chasen (bamboo matcha whisk) or regular small whisk, stir quickly in an up and down motion then from side to side. The matcha tea will start to froth up and this is exactly what we want. Whisk for around 30 seconds - 1 minute until you see no more lumps and an extra green frothy top!
- Optional: Add sugar (if using) to the matcha tea and whisk again until fully dissolved.1 tsp sugar
- Add ice cubes to a tall glass until around ¾ full. Pour in your choice of milk until the ice cubes are just covered, leaving a little space at the top for your matcha.1 cup ice cubes, 3/4 cup milk
- Add in your choice of milk to just cover the cubes, leaving a little space at the top for your matcha.
- Slowly pour in the bloomed matcha tea for a nice two layer effect to serve. Give it a quick stir before drinking, and enjoy!
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Notes
- To Finish – Sprinkle the top with extra matcha powder before serving (but go easy, it’s quite bitter). If you like it sweeter, garnish with sugar or cinnamon instead.
- Storage - You can keep your iced latte in the fridge for up to a few days, but without the ice cubes so it doesn't go too watery.
- Make it Vegan - Simply use non-dairy plant based milks instead: almond, soy, oat etc all work great.
- Cold Brew – Add 1 tbsp matcha powder per 1 cup water. Steep 6-8 hours or overnight in the fridge to fully develop the flavour.
- Dessert Idea - Pair with a small serving of coffee jelly for a yummy treat.
- Make it Fancy – Serve topped with whipped cream, or whip the matcha itself for a dalgona style latte.
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 275mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 1mg