Top 10 Matcha Latte Recipes

1. Classic Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 2 tsp hot water (not boiling)
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Honey or sweetener (to taste)

Instructions:

• Sift the matcha powder into a mug to avoid lumps.
• Add hot water and whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion until a light froth forms.
• Heat the milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling, and froth using a milk frother.
• Gently pour the milk into the mug with matcha, stirring gently.
• Sweeten with honey or your choice of sweetener. Enjoy!

2. Iced Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 2 tsp hot water
• Ice cubes
• 1 cup cold milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Sweetener (optional)

Instructions:

• Sift the matcha into a glass.
• Add hot water and whisk until frothy.
• Fill the glass with ice cubes.
• Pour cold milk over the ice, leaving room for foam.
• Add sweetener if desired, and give it a quick stir.

3. Matcha Latte with a Hint of Citrus

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 2 tsp hot water
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp honey
• Zest of 1/4 orange or lemon

Instructions:

• Prepare matcha with hot water as in the classic recipe.
• Heat and froth almond milk.
• Stir in honey and citrus zest into the matcha.
• Add the frothed milk. Enjoy this zesty twist!

4. Spiced Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• A pinch of ground ginger
• A pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 cup oat milk
• 2 tsp maple syrup

Instructions:

• Mix matcha, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with hot water, whisking until frothy.
• Heat and froth the oat milk.
• Combine the spiced matcha mixture with the frothed milk.
• Stir in maple syrup for sweetness. This spiced latte is perfect for cozy evenings.

5. Chocolate Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 2 tsp hot water
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

• Prepare the matcha with hot water.
• Heat the milk and mix in the chocolate syrup until well combined.
• Pour the chocolate milk into the matcha, stirring gently.
• Top with whipped cream for an indulgent touch. A perfect treat for chocolate lovers!

6. Matcha Latte with Coconut and Vanilla

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 2 tsp hot water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Sweetener to taste (optional)
• Shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions:

• Sift and whisk the matcha powder with hot water until frothy.
• Heat the coconut milk without boiling, and froth it.
• Stir in vanilla extract and sweetener into the matcha.
• Pour the frothy coconut milk over the matcha.
• Garnish with shredded coconut. This tropical twist is both refreshing and indulgent.

7. Matcha Espresso Fusion

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 1 shot of espresso
• 2 tsp hot water
• 1 cup milk (any variety)
• Sweetener to taste (optional)

Instructions:

• Prepare the matcha with hot water and whisk until smooth.
• Brew a shot of espresso.
• Heat and froth the milk.
• Pour the espresso over the matcha, then add the frothed milk.
• Add sweetener if desired. This fusion is a perfect kick-start for the mornings.

8. Matcha Latte with Lavender Infusion

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 1 cup milk (any variety)
• 1 tsp dried lavender flowers
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 tsp hot water

Instructions:

• Infuse lavender flowers in hot milk for 5 minutes, then strain.
• Whisk matcha with hot water until frothy.
• Reheat the lavender-infused milk and froth it.
• Add honey to matcha, then pour the milk over.
• Enjoy the calming, aromatic qualities of lavender with your matcha.

9. Matcha Mint Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 1 cup milk (any variety)
• A few fresh mint leaves (or 1/2 tsp mint extract)
• 2 tsp hot water
• Sweetener to taste (optional)

Instructions:

• Muddle the mint leaves gently or mix in mint extract with milk and heat.
• Sift and whisk the matcha with hot water.
• Froth the mint-infused milk.
• Combine the matcha with the minty milk.
• Sweeten as desired. This recipe is refreshingly unique and perfect for mint lovers.

10. Spicy Ginger Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp Saikou Matcha powder
• 1 cup milk (any variety)
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp hot water
• Cinnamon stick for garnish
• Sweetener to taste (optional)

Instructions:

• Simmer milk with grated ginger for a few minutes, then strain.
• Whisk matcha in hot water until smooth.
• Froth the ginger-infused milk.
• Mix the matcha with the milk, add sweetener if needed.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick. This latte offers a spicy kick that’s both warming and invigorating.