Matcha Green Tea Latte (Printable)

A vibrant, creamy drink blending finely milled matcha with steamed milk. Smooth, energizing, and ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
02 - 2 tablespoons hot water (not boiling, about 175°F)

→ Milk

03 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based alternative)

→ Sweetener (optional)

04 - 1-2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Sift the matcha powder into a bowl or mug to prevent lumps.
02 - Add hot water and whisk briskly in a zigzag motion until the matcha is fully dissolved and frothy.
03 - In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Alternatively, froth the milk using a milk frother.
04 - Pour the matcha mixture into two mugs.
05 - Add sweetener to taste, if desired.
06 - Gently pour the steamed milk over the matcha, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
07 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels like self-care in a mug, the kind of drink that makes mornings feel intentional instead of rushed.
  • The creamy sweetness masks any bitterness, so even matcha skeptics end up asking for seconds.
  • Five minutes of preparation means you can actually enjoy the drinking part before your day spirals.
02 -
  • Water temperature changes everything—I learned this the hard way when I burned three batches before understanding that matcha is temperamental like a jazz standard, requiring respect and precision.
  • Sifting takes thirty seconds and transforms the entire texture, which sounds like a small thing until you taste the difference between grit and smoothness.
03 -
  • A digital thermometer is the cheapest investment you can make—it eliminates the guessing game and guarantees perfect water temperature every single time.
  • If your matcha tastes bitter, the water was too hot or you're using culinary grade instead of ceremonial, so adjust accordingly rather than drowning it in sweetener.
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