Creamy Matcha Latte Foam (Print Version)

A smooth matcha drink crowned with a layer of silky cold foam for a fresh taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 0.25 cup hot water (about 175°F)
03 - 0.75 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)

→ Cold Foam

04 - 0.25 cup cold milk (preferably whole or barista-style plant milk)
05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Optional

06 - Ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl or large mug to remove lumps.
02 - Add hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or small frother until smooth and frothy.
03 - Heat milk until warm without boiling, then pour into matcha mixture and stir gently to combine.
04 - Combine cold milk and sugar in a frothing pitcher or jar; froth using a milk frother or shake vigorously until volume doubles and foam forms.
05 - Pour matcha latte into a glass, add ice if desired, then spoon the cold foam over the top.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • That first sip hits different when the foam melts into the warm matcha, releasing the most delicate sweet creaminess.
  • It's ready in ten minutes and feels like you're giving yourself something restaurant-quality in your own kitchen.
  • The natural energy from matcha without the crash means you actually get things done instead of burning out by 3 PM.
02 -
  • Matcha powder can clump for real if you don't sift it first, and no amount of whisking will fix it—learned that one the hard way and ended up sipping chunks instead of silk.
  • The temperature of that water matters more than you'd think; I once used boiling water because I was impatient, and the matcha tasted like burnt grass instead of the delicate treasure it's supposed to be.
03 -
  • Keep your matcha in an airtight container away from light and heat, because matcha ages fast and stale matcha tastes like disappointment in a spoon.
  • If you don't have a milk frother, a mason jar with a tight lid and a solid minute of arm strength creates foam almost as good, and you'll have better biceps as a bonus.
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