Matcha Latte Recipe (Smooth, Creamy & Easy to Make)
This matcha latte recipe shows you how to make a smooth, café-style drink at home without bitterness or clumps. It works for both beginners and regular matcha drinkers and can be adjusted to suit your taste.
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⭐ Recommended Products — Matcha & Matcha Essentials
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder packed with antioxidants, gentle caffeine, and a delicate, grassy flavour — great for drinks, baking, and wellness routines.
• Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
Premium, vibrant matcha with smooth flavour and bright green colour — best for drinking straight as traditional matcha tea.
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• Culinary Grade Matcha Powder
Ideal for lattes, smoothies, baking, and cooking — slightly stronger flavour that holds up well when mixed with other ingredients.
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• Matcha Whisk & Bowl Set (Chasen & Chawan)
Traditional bamboo whisk and bowl to help you prepare frothy, authentic matcha the classic way — enhances texture and experience.
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A handy scoop and fine sifter that help measure and remove clumps from matcha powder for a smoother finish.
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🍵 Ingredients
- ½–1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 50–70ml hot water (not boiling)
- 200–250ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
- Sweetener to taste (optional: honey, maple syrup, sugar syrup)
🥄 How to Make a Matcha Latte (Step by Step)
1️⃣ Add the Matcha
Put ½–1 teaspoon of matcha powder into a mug or small bowl.
Tip: Sifting the matcha helps prevent clumps, but it’s optional.
2️⃣ Add Hot Water
Pour in 50–70ml of hot water (around 70–80°C).
Why this matters:
Boiling water can make matcha bitter.
3️⃣ Whisk Until Smooth
Whisk briskly until the matcha is fully dissolved and lightly frothy.
You can use:
- A bamboo whisk
- A small metal whisk
- A milk frother
- A jar with a tight lid (shake well)
4️⃣ Heat the Milk
Warm 200–250ml of milk until hot but not boiling.
Popular options:
- Oat milk (very creamy and slightly sweet)
- Dairy milk
- Almond or soy milk
5️⃣ Combine
Pour the hot milk into the matcha and stir gently.
6️⃣ Sweeten (Optional)
Add sweetener to taste and stir again.
☕ Matcha Latte Ratio (Easy Guide)
- 1 tsp matcha
- 60ml hot water
- 200ml hot milk
- Sweetener to taste
❄️ Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
To make it iced:
- Whisk matcha with hot water
- Fill a glass with ice
- Add cold milk
- Sweeten and stir
🌱 Tips for the Best Matcha Latte
- Use fresh, bright green matcha
- Never use boiling water
- Whisk thoroughly to avoid graininess
- Drink immediately for best texture
🌿 Final Thoughts
A good matcha latte is all about balance — smooth matcha, creamy milk, and gentle sweetness. Once you know the basic recipe, you can easily adjust the strength, milk type, or sweetness to suit your taste.
Remember the golden rule:
Dissolve the matcha first, then add the milk.