Green Matcha Latte with Almond Milk (Printable Version)

A vibrant, creamy matcha beverage blending earthy matcha with smooth almond milk. Ready in 5 minutes, vegan and dairy-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Matcha Mixture

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha green tea powder
02 - 3 tablespoons hot water, approximately 175°F

→ Latte Base

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or preferred sweetener, optional
05 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Sift matcha powder into a mug or small bowl to remove any lumps and ensure smooth dissolution.
02 - Add hot water to matcha and whisk briskly using a bamboo whisk or small regular whisk until smooth and frothy.
03 - In a small saucepan, gently heat almond milk until warm but not boiling. Alternatively, microwave in a heatproof container for 1 to 2 minutes.
04 - Froth the almond milk using a milk frother or by vigorously shaking it in a tightly sealed jar until foamy.
05 - Pour sweetener and vanilla extract into the matcha mixture and stir gently to combine.
06 - Slowly pour warm frothed almond milk over matcha mixture and stir gently until fully combined.
07 - Optionally dust with a pinch of extra matcha powder for garnish and serve immediately.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • The ritual of whisking matcha becomes this magical five-minute escape from whatever chaos your day holds, almost meditative in its simplicity.
  • Unlike coffee that sometimes leaves me jittery, this latte delivers a gentle, focused energy that stays with you through afternoon meetings or creative projects.
02 -
  • The temperature of your water truly makes or breaks this latte - I once used boiling water and created something so bitter I had to throw it out completely.
  • Whisking in an M or W motion rather than stirring in circles produces that perfect frothy texture that distinguishes a proper matcha latte from a disappointing one.
03 -
  • Store your matcha powder in an opaque, airtight container in the refrigerator to preserve its vibrant color and prevent the rapid oxidation that occurs when exposed to light, air, or moisture.
  • When making an iced version, dissolve the matcha in hot water first before adding cold milk and ice - attempting to mix matcha directly with cold liquid will result in frustrating lumps that never fully incorporate.

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