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How to make the best matcha latte at home so you don’t have to spend $8 every time you step outside

After 5 years of making matcha lattes, I’ve learned so many of tips and tricks about making the perfect matcha latte at home. This is the full tutorial on how to make a smooth, café-style matcha latte at home. This matcha tutorial covers tools, recipe, and tips for your perfect cup.

Things you’ll need:

• Good Quality Match Powder
• Bamboo Whisk
• Hot Water (~160 to 170f)
• Syrup or Sweetener of choice
• Milk of choice
• Scale (optional but a total game changer)
• Your favorite cup

Mini Matcha latte recipe:

• 2g of matcha powder
• 20g of hot water
• ~70g of milk
• 5 to 10g of syrup
• tiny pinch of salt

Matcha latte recipe:

• 4g of matcha powder
• 40g of hot water
• ~150g of milk
• ~10 to 15g of syrup
• tiny pinch of salt

• step 1: prep your whisk 🌀 soak your bamboo whisk in hot water for at least 1 minute. this softens the bristles so they’re easier to whisk with + helps prevent breakage.
• step 2: prep your matcha base 🍃 start with a good quality matcha: → bright green color → fine powdery texture → fresh, grassy aroma sift your matcha to remove clumps. slowly pour in your hot water (not boiling!). combine gently, then whisk in a zig-zag or ‘M’ motion for about 1 minute. tip: lift your whisk slightly and whisk just the surface for a micro foam finish—creamy & light.
• step 3: build your latte 💧 pour in your ice, sweetener, and milk. top it off with your fluffy matcha. ✨ depending on my mood, I sometimes add a sweet cream on top
• ** play with the ratios depending on the matcha, syrup, or milk you’re using — each has its own sweetness & flavor profile.

love,

tuyen 🍓