Japanese · Breakfast · Snack
Matcha Latte
抹茶ラテ (Matcha Rate)
Vivid green matcha whisked to a smooth froth and topped with warm, foamy low-fat milk, with a touch of honey for gentle sweetness. Creamy and soothing with a mellow, grassy flavour.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Serves
- 2
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Fat 15% · Protein 26%
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Ingredients
For 2 servings- 2 tspMatcha green tea powder
- 1/4 cup60 gHot water (about 80 °C / 175 °F)
- 1 2/3 cups412 gLow-fat (1%) milk
- 2 tsp14 gHoney
Steps
- 1
Bring the water to a boil, then let it cool for about 2 minutes until it reaches roughly 80 °C / 175 °F; boiling water makes matcha bitter.
- 2
Sift the matcha powder through a small sieve into a wide bowl to remove lumps.
- 3
Pour the hot water over the matcha.
- 4
Whisk briskly in a zigzag motion with a bamboo whisk or small whisk for about 30 seconds until smooth and frothy.
- 5
Warm the milk in a small pan over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until steaming, without letting it boil.
- 6
Stir the honey into the warm milk until dissolved.
- 7
Froth the milk with a milk frother or by whisking vigorously until foamy.
- 8
Divide the whisked matcha between two mugs.
- 9
Pour the frothed milk over the matcha, spooning the foam on top, and serve straight away.
Swaps, storage and make-ahead
Swaps
- For a dairy-free and vegan version, use unsweetened soy or oat milk and swap the honey for maple syrup.
- Skip the honey entirely or use a few drops of liquid stevia for a less sweet latte.
- Use skim milk instead of 1% milk for a lighter drink that still froths well.
- Choose culinary-grade matcha for an easier-to-find, budget-friendly option, though the flavour will be a little stronger and more bitter.
Storage
This latte is best enjoyed fresh, as the foam collapses and the matcha settles quickly. If you have leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours and drink within 1 day, stirring well and reheating gently until steaming hot or serving it over ice; do not freeze.
Make ahead
Sift the matcha into a small airtight jar ahead of time so it's ready to whisk. You can also whisk the matcha with water and refrigerate it for up to 1 day, then stir and top with freshly warmed, frothed milk.
Nutrition values are for the recipe as written.
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Allergens and nutrition
Contains: Milk
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Full nutrition
| Per serving (245 g) | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.2 g | 7 g |
| of which sugars | 16.6 g | 6.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 0.8 g |
| of which saturated | 1.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 38 mg |
Nutrition is calculated from USDA FoodData Central data and may differ from what you cook.
