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Hot Matcha Latte

Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Author Yuto Omura
Servings 1 medium cup (300ml/10oz)

Ingredients  

  • 2.5 g matcha powder (approx 1 ¼ tsp) For mild: reduce to 1.5g / ¾ tsp. For strong increase to 3.5g / 1 ¾ tsp.
  • 30 ml hot water heated to 70-80℃ (160-176℉)
  • 240 ml milk of choice
  • sweetener of your choice to taste

Instructions 

  • Place your chasen (if using) in a cup of warm water for 1 minute. While it soaks, sift 2.5 g matcha powder into a wide bowl.
    sifting matcha into a ceramic bowl
  • Measure out 30 ml hot water and pour half of it over the matcha powder. Whisk until a smooth paste forms, then add the rest of the water and whisk until foamy and smooth.
    whisking matcha and water together in a ceramic bowl with a chasen
  • Heat 240 ml milk of choice to 60 °C (140 °F) for plant-based, or 70 °C (158 °F) dairy, using your preferred method. This will take about 1 minute 30 seconds at 600W in the microwave, or about 2 minutes over medium-low heat the stove top. Use a milk frother to incorporate air into the milk until increased by one-third in volume.
    frothing milk in a glass jug
  • Pour the matcha into a warmed serving cup, then pour the steamed milk over the top.
    pouring frothed milk over whisked matcha into a teal ceramic cup
  • Stir in the sweetener of your choice if you like, and enjoy!
    Cafe-style hot matcha latte in a teal ceramic cup

Notes

  • Be sure to use fresh matcha that is bright green with a pleasant aroma.
  • Heat the water to 70-80℃ (160-176℉) to draw out matcha's best flavor without bitterness.
  • Whisk back and forth (W/M motion) for a smooth result with better foam.
  • For thicker matcha base with more microfoam, whisk for longer.
  • Avoid scorched milk by heating cows milk no higher than 70℃ /176℉, and no more than 60°C/140°F for plant-based.
  • Warm your cup before pouring in the matcha and milk (either fill with hot water and empty, or microwave for 10 seconds). This stops your drinking cooling down too quickly.
  • Sweeten with sugar, agave syrup or vanilla syrup for cafe-style sweetness.
  • Nutritional information is based on standard strength with whole milk and no sweetener.