Vanilla Matcha Latte Recipe

This beautiful vanilla matcha latte is full of the smooth and comforting flavors of vanilla bean and matcha. A luxurious tea latte without the high price tag, and you won’t believe how simple it is to make this tea latte at home! This recipe uses high-quality matcha and vanilla bean paste for the best flavors. It is sweetened with honey and topped with steaming milk.

There is nothing more comforting than sipping a hot tea latte that tastes just perfect. So skip the drive, the wait, and make this delicious drink in your kitchen. It’s honestly as simple as it gets and with a few tricks, you will be sipping your favorite drink in no time. This recipe is fully customizable to your tastes and diet, while still including the classic flavors and creamy smoothness you have come to love! Enjoy this cup in the morning or afternoon.

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Why You Will Love A Vanilla Matcha Latte

• Warm and comforting.
• Beautiful color.
• Full of health benefits.
• Completely customizable to your taste and diet.
• Contains Caffeine.
• So simple to make.

Ingredients in Vanilla Matcha Latte

• Matcha – this recipe features matcha so be sure to choose high-quality matcha that is organic and sourced from Japan! Matcha should be a bright green and perfectly fine powder.
• Vanilla Bean Paste – using a vanilla bean paste is perfect for this recipe. It contains SO MUCH FLAVOR without any of the alcoholic taste that sometimes follows when using vanilla extracts. Most vanilla bean pastes also contain black flecks from the vanilla bean pods and it adds such a pretty touch. 
• Milk – for a creamy latte use full-fat milk. You can also use non-dairy milk with great results. I’ve used almond milk and oat milk in this recipe and the outcome was delicious!
• Honey – honey is the perfect sweetener for matcha lattes. Its naturally sweet, floral, and earthy goodness compliments the matcha in the most beautiful and tasteful way.
• Water – the water should never be overlooked especially when making tea! Use good-tasting water such as filtered or spring water.

Vanilla Matcha Latte Recipe

Kitchen Tools

• Bamboo Whisk OR 
• Kitchen Blender OR
• Blender Bottle

Ingredients

• Matcha
• Vanilla Bean Paste
• Milk
• Honey
• Water

Step by Step Instructions

1. Whisk together matcha and water using your choice of either a bamboo whisk, blender bottle, or kitchen blender.
2. Add in vanilla bean paste and honey. Fully combine these ingredients.
3. Steam and froth milk.
4. Pour matcha into your serving cup.
5. Top with milk.
6. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• Use hot water, but not boiling to make this matcha latte.
• For more details on making a tea latte, see this recipe. 
• Use any type of milk you like. For the most creamy drinks use whole milk. Plant-based kinds of milk are also good options!
• For a vegan vanilla matcha latte, substitute maple syrup.
• Make iced vanilla matcha latte by serving over ice.

Tips for Making a Vanilla Matcha Tea Latte, Steaming and Foaming Milk

• The perfect temperature for steamed milk is 150°F. This can be achieved on the stovetop using a candy thermometer. 
• Handheld wands work perfectly for frothing milk. Just lower your wand into the milk and gently pump up and down until you hear air being sucked in. Then angle your wand to create a whirlpool. Total time takes only about 20-30 seconds.

How to Make Matcha Tea without a Whisk

Matcha tea is traditionally made by whisking matcha and water with a bamboo whisk. Matcha powder easily clumps and this method has made perfectly smooth cups of tea for centuries. However, if you do not have a bamboo whisk there are two options I have found that work well enough to make matcha lattes. The first is using the blender. Start by adding matcha and water to your blender and pulsing on low until smooth. The second method is to use a blender bottle. Add water and matcha to your blender bottle. Be sure to include the blender ball wire whisk. Shake vigorously until combined.

What is Matcha

Matcha is a true tea that comes from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. It is unique from other teas as the entire tea leaf is consumed. Matcha is grown using a special process where the leaves are shaded, causing the plant to produce fewer tannins and more amino acids and chlorophyll, giving their leaves an extra bright color. The tea is carefully harvested and steamed and dried. It is then stone-ground into a very fine powder and carefully packaged.

How to Choose the right Matcha for a Matcha Latte

For the best latte chose a high-quality matcha powder. 

• Bright color.
• From Japan.
• Stored in an air-tight container.
• Organic.
• Smooth with no visible granules.
• Will be bright and vibrant when prepared.

Matcha Health Benefits

Matcha is considered a superfood and is full of health benefits. Many studies have been done with matcha and some have indicated positive impacts on the skin, for weight loss, concentration, bone health, cancer prevention, heart health, and even diabetes. Matcha is a true tea that contains caffeine. But unlike coffee or other high caffeinated drinks which may create an “energy high” and an energy crash, matcha contains an amino acid called L-theanine that gives a slow release of energy over several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Matcha Latte?

A matcha latte is matcha powder whisked with honey and topped with milk for a creamy drink that is delicious.

Is a Matcha Latte Healthy?

Yes, actually matcha lattes are very healthy and contain many health-boosting benefits. Matcha is considered a superfood.

Does Matcha Contain Caffeine?

Yes, Matcha does contain caffeine, although the exact amount varies by amount, brand, and how it’s made.

More Matcha Recipes!

• Matcha Latte
• Iced Matcha Latte
• Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Cold Brew Matcha
• Matcha Milk Tea, Matcha Bubble Tea
• Matcha Chai Latte

I hope you enjoy this classic vanilla matcha latte recipe. I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and if you try this recipe, please come back and leave a 5-star review!