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Creamy Vanilla Matcha Latte Recipe

This quick and delicious matcha latte is a perfect cup of coziness. Sweet and creamy, this simple recipe is made with matcha tea powder, steamed milk, and a super easy homemade vanilla syrup.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese-American
Servings: 1 (12 oz) cup matcha latte
Calories: 361kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon premium grade matcha powder
  • 12 ounces 355 mL whole milk or non-dairy milk of choice

Vanilla Syrup

  • ⅛ cup 30 mL water
  • ⅛ cup 25 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Instructions

Make Vanilla Syrup

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the water and granulated sugar for the vanilla syrup. Leave it alone as it heats up and th sugar dissolves.
  • Once the simple syrup comes to a simmer, turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste. Set aside to use for later.

Make Vanilla Matcha Latte

  • Heat the milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup until it's 185 degrees F (85 degrees C).
  • Pour ¼ cup (2 ounces) of the hot milk into a large latte mug, add the matcha powder and use the milk frother to whip the matcha powder into the milk until it's smooth. We don't want any lumps!
  • Add ½ of the vanilla syrup to the matcha milk.
  • Use the milk frother to whip up the rest of the hot milk until it is very foamy and frothy, for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the foamy milk into the mug with the matcha and vanilla syrup. Taste for sweetness and add vanilla syrup as needed.
  • Serve hot!

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Notes

Iced Matcha Latte

Instead of heating up the milk, whisk the matcha into a little hot water or milk, then pour it into a glass filled with ice and cold milk.

How to Make an Extra Creamy Vanilla Matcha Latte

Substitute half of the hot milk with half and half or heavy cream for an extra creamy and rich latte.

Sweetener Substitutes

You can swap the vanilla syrup for agave nectar, maple syrup, or raw honey.

Milk Substitutes

Don't do dairy? Try these non-dairy milks instead:
Oat Milk: Foams up the best out of all the non-dairy milks.
Coconut Milk: Will make your drink taste like coconut.
Almond Milk, Cashew Milk, Soy Milk. Won't froth up, but is a good choice if it's your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 273mg | Sugar: 32g