Make The Perfect Green Tea Matcha Latte (Iced or Hot)

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Learn the art of making the perfect matcha latte. Hot or chilled, create a velvety-smooth texture along with a subtle irresistible sweetness too good to pass up.

It took a while for me to develop a taste for matcha green tea lattes. Initially, their expense and the excessive use of milk and added sugar in coffee house lattes kept me away. Plus I had real doubts about their healthiness.

When my daughter introduced me to her homemade matcha tea latte, it was nothing like the kind in coffee shops. Her green tea powder was of the highest quality, and I learned that a high-quality matcha powder has significant antioxidant properties.

There is an art to making a matcha latte, and in this article, you will learn how to make the creamiest, velvety-smooth green tea latte, one that I believe you will want to return to time and time again.

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health benefits of Matcha Tea Powder

A good quality matcha powder has some incredible health properties, and you get a much stronger dose from drinking green tea matcha versus a regular cup of steeped green tea leaves.

Matcha tea powder is harvested, steamed, dried, and then blended so you are consuming the entire leaf. Whereas, in a simple cup of green tea, you receive only the tea leaf elements dissolved in hot water.

While I do enjoy a comforting cup of green tea regularly, my preference these days tends to be rich creamy matcha lattes.

And knowing that it comes packed with healthy, beneficial properties only adds to its delicious taste.

5 benefits to drinking a classic matcha latte

Here are 5 health benefits to drinking a green tea match latte.

1. Heart Health. Supports heart health including healthy arteries due to its high catechin and antioxidant content.
2. Immune System. Due to matcha’s high antioxidant content, it supports a strong immune system.
3. Brain Health. Matcha supports a healthy brain and brain function, which is important for everyone.
4. Metabolism. Green tea matcha supports a healthy metabolism, which may help with fat-burning and weight loss.
5. Mental Health. Green tea matcha supports mood and mental focus due to its high L-theanine content. L-theanine is an amino acid that helps us stay calm and focused. All green tea contains L-theanine however matcha contains 5 times more per serving than regular green tea.

3 Different Grades Of Matcha

Finding a high-quality matcha powder is important, Ideally, it is best to look for one that is 100% certified organic.

When determining what kind of matcha to use for your latte, here are 3 grades of matcha powder to consider.

1. Culinary grade. Culinary-grade matcha is dark in color and made from older tea leaves exposed to more sun. It tastes slightly more bitter than the other grades and is most commonly used for cooking. Culinary-grade green tea matcha is also the least expensive of the three.
2. Premium grade. Premium-grade matcha comes from the top leaves of the tea plant and is suitable for daily use, either in your green tea matcha or for cooking.
3. Ceremonial grade. Ceremonial-grade matcha is made from the youngest tea leaves and is much brighter and more vibrant in color. It is used for Japanese tea ceremonies and in Buddhist temples, and it is the most expensive of the three.

The matcha powder I currently use is ceremonial grade, 100% certified organic, and tastes delicious. It is the best I have found so far.

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

Matcha Set – to really make things easy, consider purchasing a matcha set. They are fairly inexpensive and come with everything you need – except the saucepan and matcha powder itself.

OR

Cup – pick your favorite matcha latte cup.

Small Bowl – this you will use to sift and mix the high-quality matcha powder.

Measuring spoon – sometimes a small spoon will come with the powdered green tea.

Mesh Strainer – to sift the matcha and prevent clumping.

Bamboo Whisk – personally, I feel this is a key tool for a creamy smooth latte. The bamboo matcha whisk helps break up the clumps and helps blend the fine powder properly.

Saucepan – you will need a small saucepan to heat the milk.

green tea matcha latte ingredients

Matcha green tea powder – this is one of my favorite matcha tea powders. organic and ceremonial grade.

Monkfruit, stevia, maple syrup – or any sweetener of your choice

Plant-based milk – organic soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or any other milk of choice

Filtered water to mix and dissolve the green tea matcha powder

optional ingredients to consider:

Cinnamon – to sprinkle on top
Nutmeg – to sprinkle on top
Pumpkin Spice – this one is so lovely during the fall season
Vanilla – vanilla extract, vanilla syrup, vanilla bean paste, or any other type of simple syrup for delicious flavoring

VIDEO: Step-by-step instruction on how to make the perfect Green Tea Matcha Latte

Green Tea Matcha Latte Instructions

Step 1. Measure 1 cup of alternative milk and pour it into your saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stove on medium heat. While the milk is heating up, stir often to prevent the milk from burning.

NOTE: If you are in a hurry, you can place the milk directly into your mug and heat it in the microwave, until you’ve reached your desired temperature. Usually about 1-2 minutes.

Step 2. While the milk is heating, measure 1 teaspoon of ceremonial-grade matcha powder, and sift the powder through the mesh strainer into your small mixing bowl.

Step 3. Add a small amount of hot water, and whisk the green tea powder and water until it is completely dissolved and all the clumps are gone.

Step 4. When the milk is heated sufficiently, pour it into your favorite mug.

Step 5. Add sweetener to the warmed milk. I use approximately 1 teaspoon of monk fruit or maple syrup or 3-4 drops of liquid stevia but you can sweeten your green tea matcha to your desired taste.

Step 6. Pour the liquid green tea matcha over the sweetened milk, and stir to combine.

Step 7. If desired, dust a bit of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice on top.

Enjoy!

Iced Matcha Latte Recipe

If you prefer your latte cold, it is super easy to make this hot match latte recipe ICED!

Here are the steps to make an easy Iced Matcha Latte.

• Measure 1 cup of plant-based milk. Set aside.
• Measure and sift 1 1/2 teaspoons of green tea matcha powder into a bowl, and add a small amount of cold water.
• Whisk until all of the clumps are removed and smooth.
  NOTE: Adding 1/2 teaspoon more of matcha powder makes up for the ice melting and diluting the latte.
• Pour the green tea liquid over the milk and stir.
• Grab a large glass and fill it with ice.
• Pour the matcha latte over the ice, add your favorite sweetener, stir well, and ENJOY!

Tips For Success

Although I use plant-based milk rather than dairy, you can use any type of milk you prefer.

My favorite alternative milk for this matcha latte is organic soy milk because it gives it the best flavor.

Soy milk has a slightly higher fat content than other non-dairy milk, which gives this latte a smooth, rich, creamy taste and texture.

Don’t let the higher fat content of soy scare you, the fat in soy milk is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which is the ‘healthy’ fat that your body cannot make on its own. Other rich alternative milks are cashew and macadamia nut – delicious!

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