
Smooth, earthy Japanese green tea latte
Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1
1 cup
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Smooth, earthy Japanese green tea latte
A smooth, creamy matcha latte with a beautiful green color and earthy-sweet flavor. This cafe-quality drink is simple to make at home with proper whisking technique.
3m
Prep Time
2m
Cook Time
5m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
A proper matcha latte starts with sifting the powder to prevent clumps and whisking with a small amount of hot water to form a smooth paste. This concentrate method ensures a lump-free, vibrant drink.
Sift matcha powder through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove clumps.
Add 2 tbsp hot water (not boiling) and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or small regular whisk until a smooth paste forms.
Heat and froth milk using a steamer, frother, or by whisking vigorously in a hot saucepan.
Pour the matcha paste into a mug, add sweetener, then pour in the frothed milk.
Stir gently to combine. For iced, pour matcha paste over ice and top with cold frothed milk.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Serve alongside fresh fruit and your favorite morning beverage
More bitter and less smooth, but works in a pinch
Adds sweetness and a complementary vanilla note
Test Kitchen Pick
Matcha
Helpful Pantry Staple
Matcha quality shows up right away in both flavor and color. A smoother powder gives you less bitterness and a cleaner finish.
This ingredient drives both color and taste.
Better matcha is one of the rare pantry upgrades you can taste immediately.
Shop matcha for this recipeUse ceremonial-grade matcha for drinking—culinary grade is meant for baking and will taste bitter.
Water temperature matters: too hot makes matcha bitter; aim for 170-180°F.
Serve immediately. Matcha settles and loses its vibrant color quickly.
Not recommended—make fresh for the best flavor and color.
Per serving (15mg) · 1 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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