Published 2/14/2021
There is nothing better than a little caffeine to start the day and we know you are going to love this creamy matcha green tea latte! This AM drink is naturally sweetened and can easily be made plant-based with your choice of milk.
PS: more of an iced latte kind of person? Try our 4-ingredient Iced Matcha Latte instead!
What is matcha?
Matcha powder is finely ground green tea leaves, thus resulting in a fine, bright green powder. It’s high in a catechin called EGCG that is known for having cancer-fighting effects. In addition, it’s packed with antioxidants and also contains caffeine, which is why it’s commonly drunk in the morning.
Is there caffeine in matcha?
Yes there is caffeine in matcha powder, however coffee has more caffeine than matcha.
What is a matcha latte?
A matcha latte is made primarily from matcha powder and steamed milk. Typically matcha powder is dissolved in hot water and then combined with steamed milk to make a latte.
Matcha: Per 1 teaspoon matcha powder, there is about 70 mg. caffeine. Coffee: Per 8-oz. cup of coffee ,there is about 91 mg. caffeine.
What does matcha taste like?
Matcha has a smooth, earthiness to it. It’s slightly bitter and slightly sweet.
Best Matcha Powder for Latte
Matcha Powder
Ingredients Needed
To make a basic green tea matcha latte, you only need a few plant-based ingredients to get started:
Kitchen Tools Needed
Most green tea matcha latte recipes on the internet call for a special matcha whisk (which works wonders by the way), but we wanted to make sure we gave you a household regular that you can use instead! The answer? A normal whisk! The whole purpose of a matcha whisk is to be able to dissolve the matcha powder in hot liquid so that there are no dry lumps. A normal whisk will accomplish the same thing. Heck, you can even pour the hot liquid and matcha powder in a mason jar and shake it. Check out other necessary items for perfecting the matcha latte below. You’ll also find 2 recommendations for milk frothers. We have both 😀
How to Make Matcha Latte (3 steps)
In just 10 minutes you can whip up (literally :P) a matcha green tea latte. Here’s how to do it:
Matcha Recipes
Iced Matcha LatteMatcha WafflesBanana Matcha Smoothie
