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.