Easy Matcha Latte Recipe | Hot or Iced

Enjoy this amazingly balanced creamy and sweet matcha latte recipe, made with only 4 ingredients at home in just a few minutes.

I used to feel a little intimidated by the idea of making my own lattes. It sounded complicated and expensive. Though, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. I whipped up this super healthy and super delicious matcha latte in only about 5 minutes. I enjoy knowing exactly what is going into my tea and it is very economical.

What is a Matcha Latte?

A matcha latte combines matcha green tea with milk and honey for an amazing creamy sweet latte that tastes balanced and wonderful! Matcha is an earthy tea so I like to use honey to match its profile and add a bit of sweetness. To complete the latte, I added a dash of homemade vanilla.

Why You Will Love This Tea

• Beautiful Color
• Tastes Delicious
• Packed Full of Health Benefits
• Easy to Make
• Super Economical  
• Contains Caffeine 

What is in a Matcha Latte?

• Matcha Green Tea Powder -Matcha green tea is a delicious green tea. Unlike regular green tea which is steeped with water and then the tea solids are removed before consuming, in matcha tea, the entire leaf is consumed. Because of this reason, be sure to purchase high-quality matcha tea.
• Water – I think filtered water makes the best-tasting tea. Good water = good tea!
• Oatmilk – Oatmilk is my favorite plant-based milk and I think it is perfect for this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite milk.
• Honey – I use raw organic honey in this recipe. (See below for a completely vegan option) Honey is full of health benefits so I chose to use it in this recipe.
• Vanilla – My mother-in-law gifts me homemade vanilla each year for Christmas and it is my favorite. Feel free to use whatever you have on hand. (Try this vanilla matcha latte recipe next time!)

How to Make a Matcha Latte

Supplies

• Measuring Spoons
• Measuring Cups
• Blender

Ingredients

• High-quality Matcha Green Tea Powder
• Water
• Milk
• Vanilla
• Honey

Instructions

• Add liquid ingredients to your blender.
• Carefully measure in Matcha.
• Blend until frothy. (about 10 seconds)
• Add in vanilla.
• Pour in honey.
• Blend until combined. (About 20 seconds)
• Pour into a cup with or without ice.
• Enjoy!

How to Make Iced Matcha Latte

This might sound too simple to be true but to make this iced, pour your latte straight from the blender into a glass filled with ice. This is my preference and it is just so good! For more details, see here.

Tips for Making a Matcha Latte

• Use filtered water for the best-tasting tea.
• It is important to purchase high-quality matcha for the purest-tasting tea.
• Make this latte vegan by substituting honey for maple syrup.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice to mix it up and add a fresh flavor.

What is matcha green tea powder?

Matcha tea is made from green tea leaves which are ground into a very fine powder.

Matcha Tea Benefits

In this tea, the health benefits are magnified because the entire tea leaf is consumed. One of my favorite benefits of matcha green tea is that matcha contains almost as much caffeine as coffee but the caffeine is absorbed more slowly so you can enjoy the energy boost without the crash or shakes that can be common with coffee consumption. More possible positive health benefits include: (source)

• Rich with antioxidants.
• May boost metabolism.
• May boost brain function.
• Aids in immune function.
• May promote heart health.
• Good for your skin.
• Aids in natural detoxification. 
• Energy from caffeine without a crash. 

Questions:

What is matcha green tea?

Matcha Green Tea is an extremely healthful tea. It contains quite a bit of caffeine with many positive health benefits that many people have exchanged their morning cup of Joe for a matcha green tea latte. Matcha tea is the entire green tea leaf ground into a fine powder.

Does matcha green tea have caffeine?

Yes, matcha tea does contain caffeine. An 8 oz cup with 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder contains about 68-70mg of caffeine. This amount can vary a bit depending upon the different brands and preparation. 

Does matcha tea have caffeine?

Yes, matcha tea does contain caffeine. An 8 oz cup with 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder contains about 68-70mg of caffeine. Although this amount can vary widely depending on different factors. You can check the back of your matcha packaging for specifics on your tea.

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I hope you enjoy this easy recipe. Leave a comment below and let’s connect!