If you are looking for an easy at home latte recipe that delivers a little pick-me-up of caffeine as well as other health benefits and is full of flavor you need to try this matcha latte recipe. It’s only 3 ingredients and doesn’t require any special machines to brew.
Related: Matcha Green Tea Smoothie and a classic Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- Matcha powder
- Water
- Milk – dairy or an alternative like oat milk or soy
- Sweetener – optional, but I like honey or simple syrup
How to make a Match Latte
Add the matcha powder to the hot water. Whisk powder into the water, making sure it fully dissolves and no lumps remain. You can do this by hand with a small whisk, a match whisk, or a milk frothing wand.
Pour the matcha shot into your mug. Steam the milk and whisk / froth. Then pour the milk into the mug as well.
If you want to add a sweetener, like honey or simple syrup, stir that into the matcha shot before adding the hot milk.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is green tea and matcha the same?
Matcha is a type of green tea. Matcha is the same plant but it’s grown and the powder is prepared differently from green tea.
Does matcha have caffeine?
Yes. Although a cup of matcha tends to have less caffeine than a cup of coffee. On average a matcha tea has around 70 mg of caffeine while a cup of coffee (same size) will have around 100 mg.
Is matcha good for you?
Yes. Matcha is high in amino acids and antioxidants. It also contains caffeine which can have benefits when consumed in proper quantities.
What’s in a matcha latte?
Matcha powder, water and milk. Any kind of milk can be used in a matcha latte such as whole dairy milk, oat milk, soy milk, etc.
Types of Matcha
- Ceremonial Grade – the highest quality matcha powder, it’s primarily used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies or as a standalone beverage. This type tends to be the most expensive but has the best color and flavor.
- Premium Grade – can be used as a standalone drink but also can be used in cooking or mixed into other beverages like lattes, smoothies, or cocktails. This type is one step below ceremonial grade but still a high quality powder.
- Culinary / Ingredient Grade – used primarily for cooking, baking or mixed drinks. The quality might be lower than the premium and ceremonial types of matcha, but the ingredient is still great for baked goods and other edible projects.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 3 ounces hot water
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Add the matcha powder to the hot water.
- Whisk powder into the water, making sure it fully dissolves and no lumps remain. You can do this by hand with a small whisk, a match whisk, or a milk frothing wand.
- Pour the matcha shot into your mug.
- Steam the milk and whisk / froth. Then pour the milk into the mug as well.
- If you want to add a sweetener, like honey or simple syrup, stir that into the matcha shot before adding the hot milk.
Notes
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Love a matcha latte!
I followed this recipe and I’m in love with it. Unfortunately, matcha tea is quite expensive. Way more expensive than coffee.
This seems yummy! I love to try this tea. Thanks a lot for sharing this one.
I put the powder in the bottom of my cup with a bit of hot water, mix it, and then add the milk afterwards. Works for me!
This is one of my favorite drinks! I love Matcha so much.
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I love this recipe. I don’t drink any coffee at all but I never thought of the myriad of other drinks that could be made with an espresso maker. Keep the recipes coming!
I love your guys site. I pretty much have a green tea latte everyday! I actually linked to your recipe on matcha green tea donuts the other day on my green tea website that I recently started. I’m such a newbie at the whole blog thing. If you stumble to my site, any comments or suggestions would be appreciated 🙂
Thanks for sharing some amazing things here!
Steve
I had never seen green tea before. It looks tasty; I will try it once for sure.
That sounds absolutely divine. I’m going to assume this is ten times cheaper than the green tea lattes at Starbucks, so I might as well give this a go and save a few bucks! Thanks for the recipe. C:
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Great tips! I’ve tried making matcha latte before and it wasn’t so good, but I think I may be inspired to try again 🙂
I love all things green tea so I’ll definitely have to try this out for sure! 🙂
xxTheresa
The Habit
where are your measuring spoons from?
Emma….where did you purchase your Matcha Green Tea Powder??!! This looks delicious…..and gorgeaux by the way!!!
I have never tried macha but this latte looks like a perfect introduction.
hey, isn’t “honey-flavoured syrup”, honey?
Yum, I’m a huge fan of green tea lattes!
This looks to die for.
This intrigues me. I am not fond of green tea but I love latte.
I love green tea latte! I shall try 🙂
Liz @ rusticpeach.com
This is the only drink I order at Starbucks! I’d love to be able to make them at home <3 THANK YOU
Be careful with the green tea. Too much decreases the body’s ability to absorb folic acid and iron. Folic acid is a B vitamin and is in your prenatal vitamins to help baby’s spinal development. But this looks yummy! I’m sure in moderation of course, it’s all good! 🙂
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