Matcha Latte Starbucks Recipes at Home (Better, Cheaper, Greener)
The Starbucks matcha latte is one of the most popular drinks on their menu, but at five or six dollars a cup, it adds up fast. The good news: you can make an even better version at home in under five minutes, with full control over sweetness and matcha quality.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp hot water at 80 °C
- 250ml milk of choice
- 1 to 2 tsp sugar, honey, or sweetener
- Ice for the iced version
How to Make It
- Sift 2 teaspoons of matcha powder into a mug or bowl to remove lumps.
- Add 2 tablespoons of hot water and whisk vigorously until completely smooth. A milk frother works perfectly here.
- Heat your milk until steaming. For iced, use cold milk.
- Sweeten the milk to your taste and froth using a milk frother.
- Pour the matcha concentrate into your cup. For iced, fill a glass with ice first.
- Slowly pour the frothed milk over the matcha. Let the layers form.
- Serve immediately.
What You’ll Need:
Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Powder
Zulay Handheld Milk Frother
Tips:
- Using unsweetened powder and adding your own sweetener gives much better control than a pre-sweetened blend
- For an extra creamy result, use oat milk
- Double the matcha dose for a stronger flavour
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why does Starbucks matcha taste different?
Starbucks uses a pre-sweetened matcha blend. Using pure culinary-grade matcha at home gives you a cleaner, more authentic flavour.
Can I use ceremonial-grade matcha for lattes?
Ceremonial grade is better for drinking straight. Culinary grade has a stronger flavour that works better in milk-based lattes.
How many calories?
Approximately 100 to 150 calories, depending on milk type and sweetener, significantly less than most coffee shop versions.
