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Matcha latte

Vegetarian

抹茶ラテ · matcha rate

Powdered green tea whisked into a smooth paste with hot water, then topped with steamed milk and lightly sweetened.

Matcha latte is a Japanese hot drink, ready in about 6 minutes and made with matcha and milk. It serves 1 and is rated beginner to cook.

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A warm indoor scene of a matcha latte with beautiful latte art on a rustic wooden table.
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Prep
3 min
Cook
3 min
Total
6 min
Serves
1
Level
Beginner
Calories
160

Ingredients

1 mug

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Sift the matcha (opens in a new tab) into a bowl or mug, add the hot water and whisk (opens in a new tab) briskly in a zigzag until smooth and frothy with no lumps.

    Boiling water makes matcha taste bitter; let it cool slightly.

    Eggs being whisked in a bowl
    How it looks · Photo: Kampus Production on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Heat the milk (opens in a new tab) until steaming, then whisk (opens in a new tab) or froth it.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the honey (opens in a new tab) into the matcha (opens in a new tab), pour over the hot milk (opens in a new tab) and serve.

    • 1 min

About this dish

Origin
Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainMatcha is Japanese; the latte format is a modern café drink popular worldwide.Also popular in Japan, United States
Dish
Breakfast · Snack · Hot drinks
Cooking method
Whipped
Taste
earthy, creamy, bitter, sweet
Diet
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium
With the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday
Cook more with
Matcha · Milk · Honey
Techniques
Emulsification

Allergens

  • Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom milk

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

160 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 264 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 18%
  • Carbohydrate 41%
  • Fat 41%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy160 kcal61 kcal
Protein7.2 g2.7 g
Carbohydrate16.6 g6.3 g
Net carbohydrate16.6 g6.3 g
Sugars17.2 g6.5 g
Added sugars5.7 g2.2 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Fat7.4 g2.8 g
Saturated fat4.2 g1.6 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol23 mg9 mg
Sodium98 mg37 mg
Salt equivalent0.2 g0.1 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
303 mg
Calcium
259 mg
Iron
0.1 mg
Magnesium
23 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
104 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
2.9 µg
Vitamin B12
1 µg
Folate (DFE)
11 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Not counted (tiny amounts or “to taste”): matcha.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Sifting is the easiest way to avoid lumps.

Common mistakes

  • Using boiling water, which makes matcha bitter — about 80 °C is right.
  • Not sifting the matcha, which leaves lumps that won't whisk out.

Serve with

  • Pair with a dorayaki or a simple biscuit.

Storage

  • Make fresh.

Variations

  • Iced matcha latte: Pour the matcha paste over cold milk and ice.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

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