Matcha Latte

Learn how to make Matcha Latte at home with matcha green tea, refined-sugar-free sweetener and frothy dairy or dairy-free milk. Includes low carb, keto and paleo sweetener options.

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What is Matcha?

Matcha powder (“MA-cha” 抹茶) is finely ground green tea powder and is full of antioxidants. Instead of using tea leaves, you simply dissolve matcha green tea powder into warm/hot water to make a cup of matcha tea.

Matcha Latte Ingredients

What you need to make Matcha Latte:

• Bowl: a traditional Japanese tea bowl (chawan) or a wide 12-ounce mug
• Whisk: a bamboo tea whisk (chasen)
• Wooden spoon: or tea scoop (chashaku)
• Ceremonial Grade Matcha powder: we like Ippodo Tea, Jade Leaf or Maeda-en.
• Hot water
• Milk or Cream: we like to use Malk Organics almond milk or Nut Pods dairy-free creamer for our vegan matcha latte

Optional:

• Sweetener of your choice: you can use sugar-free maple syrup or liquid monk fruit sweetener for a low carb, keto version or pure maple syrup for a paleo matcha latte
• Pure vanilla extract

How to Make Matcha Latte at Home:

1. Use your scoop or spoon to measure out about out 1.5 teaspoons of matcha powder into your matcha bowl or mug.
2. Take the bamboo tea whisk and use the tip to gently whisk the green tea powder to break up any large pieces or clumps.
3. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of hot water or boiling water over the matcha powder.
4. Use the bamboo whisk again to whisk vigorously in a back-and-forth zig-zag motion or a “W” motion for about 30 seconds, until a loose paste forms. This helps to ensure the matcha dissolves smoothly with no clumps.
5. Fill the cup with the remaining 1/2 cup hot water and sweetener, if using then whisk again, until small bubbles form. You can also use a handheld frother to create even more bubbles.
6. Heat your dairy-free milk in a frothing pitcher or on the stove-top until hot and steamy then use a handheld frother to make it even more frothy.
7. Pour the frothed / steam milk into your mug or make into latte art. Taste and add more sweetener, if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Are Matcha Lattes Healthy?

Matcha green tea and matcha powder is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols and can help with blood sugar regulation and blood pressure so it can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

Do Matcha Lattes Have Caffeine?

Yes, one mug of matcha has about 70 mg of caffeine which is less than 1 cup of Starbucks coffee. And if you’re wondering do matcha lattes have coffee, they do not. Starbucks Matcha Lattes are made with matcha tea and do not contain any coffee.

Are Matcha Lattes Keto?

Our matcha latte recipe is not only vegan, if you leave out the sweetener or use a sugar-free sweetener, it is low carb and keto-friendly.

More matcha recipes:

Dalgona Matcha

Green Smoothie

Keto Chocolate Cookies with Matcha Frosting

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Mathcha Latte

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

2 mins

 

How to make a healthy cup of Matcha Latte at home with matcha green tea, refined sugar-free sweetener and frothy dairy-free milk. Vegan, low carb with keto and paleo sweetener options.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Keyword: homemade matcha latte, how to make matcha latte, matcha green tea, matcha latte, matcha powder

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 49 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1.5 tsp matcha green tea
• 1/2 cup very hot OR boiling water , divided
• 2/3 cup thick almond milk (we like Malk Organics) OR dairy-free creamer (Nut Pods)

OPTIONAL SWEETENER OF YOUR CHOICE:

• 1 tsp Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup, liquid low carb sweetener OR pure maple syrup

Instructions

1. Use your scoop or spoon to measure out about out 1.5 teaspoons of matcha powder into your matcha bowl or mug.

2. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of hot water or boiling water over the matcha powder.

3. Use the bamboo whisk again to whisk vigorously in a back-and-forth zig-zag motion or a “W” motion for about 30 seconds, until a loose paste forms. This helps to ensure the matcha dissolves smoothly with no clumps.

4. Fill the cup with the remaining hot water (add sweetener now if using), then whisk again, until small bubbles form. You can also use a handheld frother to create even more bubbles.

5. Heat your dairy-free milk in a frothing pitcher or on the stovetop until hot and steamy then use a handheld frother to make it even more frothy.

6. Pour your frothed / steamed milk into mug. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Mathcha Latte

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 49 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 4g8%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.