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Rishi Tea Barista Matcha powder, almond milk, and honey arranged on a marble surface for an easy matcha latte recipe

Easy Matcha Latte

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  • Author: The Southern Spoonful
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1
  • Category: Drink

Description

A creamy, smooth, 3-ingredient matcha latte made at home in under 5 minutes. Better than any coffee shop version – clean, simple, and completely customizable.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tsp (2 g) matcha powder (we use Rishi Tea Barista Matcha)
  • 70 g hot water, heated to 160°F
  • 1 1/3 cup (315 ml) milk of your choice (we use unsweetened almond milk)
  • Optional: 1 tsp honey or sweetener of your choice

Instructions

  1. Froth your milk. Using a milk frother (we love our Maestri House Milk Frother!) or stovetop, froth 1 ⅓ cup of milk until warm and velvety. Set aside.
  2. Sift the matcha. Using a Chashaku Bamboo Matcha Scoop, measure 1 tsp (2 g) of matcha and sift it into a matcha pouring bowl or small bowl to remove any clumps.
  3. Whisk. Pour 70 g of hot water (160°F) over the sifted matcha. Using a Bamboo Matcha Tea Whisk, whisk vigorously in a Z or side-to-side motion for 15 seconds until smooth and frothy.
  4. Assemble. Pour the whisked matcha into your mug. Top with frothed milk. Add honey or sweetener to taste if desired. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Do not use boiling water – 160°F is the sweet spot for smooth, non-bitter matcha.
  • Sifting your matcha before whisking is key to a lump-free latte.
  • Store leftover matcha concentrate (without milk) in the fridge for up to 24 hours.