Creamy Matcha Latte Foam (Printer-friendly)

A smooth matcha drink crowned with sweet cold foam for a refreshing flavor and texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water (approx. 175°F)
03 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)

→ Cold Foam

04 - 1/4 cup cold milk (preferably whole or barista-style plant milk)
05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Optional

06 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Sift the 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 the milk until warm, avoid boiling, then pour into the matcha mixture and stir gently to combine.
04 - Combine cold milk and sugar in a frothing pitcher or jar, then froth with a milk frother or shake vigorously until volume doubles and foam forms.
05 - Pour the matcha latte into a glass, adding ice if desired.
06 - Spoon the cold foam over the latte surface.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The temperature contrast keeps every sip interesting from start to finish
  • You can customize the milk and sweetness exactly how you like it
  • Takes less than ten minutes but feels like something from a specialty café
02 -
  • Sifting the matcha first prevents those frustrating clumps that end up stuck in your teeth
  • Water temperature matters more than you think—too hot and the matcha turns bitter, too cool and it will not properly dissolve
  • The foam holds its shape better if your matcha mixture is not piping hot when you add it
03 -
  • Make the foam first and keep it in the fridge while you prepare the matcha base—it holds up better
  • Add a drop of vanilla extract to the foam for a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with matchas earthiness
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