Rose water has a beautifully subtle floral taste and smell that makes it a great addition to a matcha latte. Pair with a small sweet treat like a macaron for ultimate decadence!
Why this Recipe Works
A matcha latte is already sweet and rich, so the rose water cuts through and almost feminized it just a bit. Rose water used to be a staple addition to sweets and desserts to add a light floral note.
Rosewater has a slight earthiness to it, which matches the flavor of the matcha and doesn’t fight with it. The subtle pairing might be your new favorite way to matcha.
Ingredients & Which Matcha to Use
matcha - When you buy ceremonial grade matcha, it's recommended to use only hot water to do justice to the flavor. Culinary grade matcha is perfect for use in recipes or dairy-based beverages like a latte.
rose water - please don't but expensive rose water at those specialty stores. Rose water, made by distilling rose petals with steam, can be found in Middle Eastern markets for a fraction of the cost. You can also find it on Amazon.
milk/cream - I use any nut or oat milk I have on hand. You can make it more luscious by using a non-dairy half-and-half or cream. Dairy milk works, too. Use whatever you usually put in your lattes.
If you want to make your matcha latte a bit sweeter, you can add any of the following:
- Syrup like simple syrup or maple syrup
- White sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Honey or agave
- Sugar substitute like Stevia
How to Make this Recipe
You can use 5 different methods to make a matcha latte, and all of them work in this recipe: using a whisk or chasen, a blender, shaking it in a jar with a lid, frothing it with a frother or hand frother. I am going to use a chasen for the matcha and a frother for the milk, but feel free to use your favorite method in this recipe.
Bring the ¾ cup of milk or non-diary milk just barely to a simmer. Add the (optional) sweetener. Froth using a handheld frother. Set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of rose water to 1 teaspoon of matcha powder in a bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone. Add the hot water and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern. You can watch me make this recipe on TikTok here and on Instagram here.
Top with the frothed milk. Pour over ice if you prefer an iced latte.
Matcha Flavor Pairings
Matcha pairs well with many flavors including rose, lavender, citrus, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and more.
More Matcha Drinks
As you know, I'm a sucker for matcha drinks, desserts, and more. Here are some of the most popular matcha beverages on the blog:
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Matcha Rose Latte
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- ½ cup hot water
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk or creamer, or half-and-half. You can use dairy, too.
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder culinary or latte grade
- sweetener optional
Instructions
- Bring the ¾ cup of milk or non-diary milk just barely to a simmer. Add the (optional) sweetener. Froth using a handheld frother. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of rose water to the matcha powder in a bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone. Add the hot water and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern.
- Top with the frothed milk. Pour over ice if you prefer an iced latte.
Notes
- Syrup like simple syrup or maple syrup
- White sugar, brown sugar or coconut sugar
- Honey or agave
- Sugar substitute like Stevia
Delicious
Thank you for sharing, Shan!