Easily make your own barista-quality matcha latte at home. I'm showing you how to use a whisk to make a delicious and creamy matcha latte. Plus, you can make it hot or iced, whichever you most enjoy!
Why This Recipe Works
Matcha lattes are an expensive treat, so making this tasty matcha latte at home will help you save money and allows you to enjoy as many matcha lattes as you like!
You only need two ingredients and water for matcha lattes, three if you count the optional sweetener. You can completely customize the milk and sweetener to your preference, making your latte perfect for your taste.
This recipe helps you get the best creamy matcha latte with just a whisk, and it can be served hot or iced.
If you're looking to make your matcha latte without a whisk, check out these 4 different methods to make a matcha latte.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Matcha powder – For lattes, you only ever need culinary-grade matcha and if you want something a little fancier, go for a latte-grade. Shop my favorite culinary-grade matcha for this recipe or shop for this latte grate matcha on Amazon.
Milk – You can use dairy or non-dairy milk, whatever you like best. I prefer unsweetened oat milk for the added creaminess and frothiness, but other plant-based milk like almond milk or coconut milk all work great.
Sweetener – Choose from simple syrup, maple syrup, white sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar, honey, agave, or even a sugar substitute like Stevia. I often don't use any sweetener at all in my lattes.
Some store-bought plant-based milk already contains sweeteners, so be sure to taste your latte before adding sweetener.
Hot Matcha Latte Recipe
Gather your matcha powder, a cup of milk or non-dairy milk, and your preferred sweetener if you want to add one.
Add 2 tablespoons of hot water to your matcha powder in a small bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone.
Bring the milk to a light simmer over the stove or in the microwave. Add your chosen sweetener to the milk and stir until it's dissolved.
Add the warm milk to the matcha and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern. Pour into your favorite mug, or enjoy straight from the bowl!
Iced Matcha Latte Recipe
Assemble your matcha powder, a cup of milk or non-dairy milk, and your sweetener.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of hot or filtered water to the matcha powder in a small bowl. Whisk the matcha and water using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen until the clumps are gone.
Add the sweetener to your cold milk. Then, add your milk to the matcha powder mix and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern. Pour the whole thing over ice for a refreshing matcha latte.
Ice Cube Tip: Pour it over some matcha latte ice cubes so the ice cubes don't dilute your latte down.
FAQs
Many grocery stores now carry matcha powder. For lattes, I love Mizuba Culinary Organic Matcha and . If buying from a grocery store, look out for matcha powders that are already cut with sugar, as these can be overly sweet and lower quality tea.
If your latte is too bitter for your taste, it needs a little added sweetness. Try a squeeze of honey, some sugar, or simple syrup to cut through any bitterness.
This can happen if the matcha powder is not whisked thoroughly. I find it's easier to get a smooth consistency if you sift the matcha powder first. Also, add just 1-2 tablespoons of water before whisking to remove clumps, then add the rest and whisk to froth.
More Matcha Lattes
Yes, matcha recipes are incredible and everyone should try at least one. If you love your lattes, you'll want to try one of these!
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5 Minute Matcha Latte
Equipment
- 1 Chasen or metal whisk
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Glass or mug for serving
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder culinary or latte grade
- ¾ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 teaspoon sweetener optional
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Hot Matcha Latte
- Add 2 tablespoons of hot water to your matcha powder in a small bowl.
- Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone.
- Bring the milk to a light simmer over the stove or in the microwave. Add your chosen sweetener to the milk and stir until it's dissolved.
- Add the warm milk to the matcha and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern. Pour into your favorite mug, or enjoy straight from the bowl!
Iced Matcha Latte
- Add 2 tablespoons of hot or filtered water to the matcha powder in a small bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone.
- Add the sweetener to your cold milk. Then, add your milk to the matcha powder mix and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern. Pour the whole thing over ice for a refreshing matcha latte.
- Ice Cube Tip: Pour it over some matcha latte ice cubes so the ice cubes don't dilute your latte down.
Justin
This is such a great guide. I used it for making a matcha latte with my espresso machine steamer and it worked perfectly. Can't wait to try the others and love your recommendations on the best matcha to use. It's so hard to pick, so I appreciate the recommendations.
Candice
Thank you for the kind words, Justin! I'm glad you're going to try the different methods. It really is hard to find matcha you love... I'm happy to hear the recommendations are helpful!
Emma
I tested this matcha latte recipe this out in a mason jar, and it came out perfectly!
Candice
So glad to hear it, Emma... thank you for sharing!
Ewa
Thanks for this article! And is it possible to make matcha latte using frothed milk from the coffee machine normally used for cappuccino? Add matcha powder to a glass, start milk program to get warm and frothy milk from the coffee machine, and then mix it well with a spoon? Or wouldnt it work?
Candice
You are so welcome, Ewa... and yes, it will absolutely work that way!