I’ve got all the makings for a wonderful matcha latte recipe for you. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, but I’ve provided optional add-ins to really take it to the next level if you’d like. This matcha is sugar free, dairy free and can be made vegan, too!
Tools & equipment I recommend for a perfect matcha latte
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Here’s some other fabulous products I recommend for perfecting your at-home matcha latte recipe game:
- Good quality matcha powder This could be my best tip of them all, and my number 1 go-to is Mizuba matcha. Their culinary grade powder (which is not something I would recommend making lattes with from other brands) is the absolute best. It’s so high quality, and you don’t need to spend the extra bucks on a ceremonial grade!
- A high-speed blender A game changer in the matcha latte making experience. You will get creamy, dreamy froth and a smooth consistency and texture. Yum!
- Matcha whisk This is great to use whether or not you have a blender. It really breaks apart the clumps well!
- Water thermometer It is very important you do not add scorching water to the matcha, as the leaves from the tea will burn. Be sure to measure the temperature using a thermometer.
- Sifter If you don’t have access to a high-speed blender, I highly recommend sifting the matcha through this before mixing it with hot water.
- Frother If you aren’t using a blender but feel comfortable spending a few bucks on a frother, I highly recommend this one. There is nothing better than frothy milk in a latte!
- High quality non-dairy milk
I recommend the following: Milkadamia, Elmhurst Milk, New Barn, or Oatly!
How to pick out a good quality matcha powder
Here’s the deal. If you aren’t interested in buying Mizuba matcha, here are some wonderful tips I have for getting your hands on a high quality matcha. After all, not all matcha brands are created equal and there are several different types, qualities and grades.
- Buy matcha from Japan. They have been perfecting the art of harvesting matcha for a very long time
- Buy organic matcha. You are going to literally be eating the leaves of the tea, so it’s important you aren’t consuming tea leaves full of harmful sprays and pesticides.
- Look for those vibrant hues of green! The higher quality matcha powders will be more vibrant in color as well.
- Don’t purchase matcha powder from the bulk section. In order to maintain its high quality, matcha needs to be kept away from sunlight and sealed in an airtight vessel.
- Store your matcha powder in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last longest by doing so. Be sure to check on it after 6 months or so!
By the way, if you are looking for an ultimate guide to matcha, look no further. My friend Sarah over at Snixy Kitchen has put together a very well researched and executed matcha guide including the answers to questions like:
“What is matcha?” and “What does matcha taste like?” She always gets into the nitty gritty of matcha health benefits and showcases dozens of matcha recipes & more.
Should I drink matcha over coffee?
Well, let me tell you something. I am an avid coffee shop dweller and coffee bean lover. It’s not about the caffeine intake for me, but more so about the taste and the routine of it all.
I have been making myself a hot or iced cup of something every morning for many years. A few years back, I found out that my hormones were pretty whackadoodle after going off 7 years of birth control, not to mention my cortisol levels were through the roof.
I figured it was time to trade in my every morning coffee for something that didn’t have a direct response on my stress hormones. Incoming: this matcha latte recipe loveliness!
Ever since the simple swap, I’ve really enjoyed the positive effects. You don’t get that deep-seated jolt that coffee can give you with the bizarre come-down. It’s more of a mellow energy enhancer, which I can really appreciate.
I would highly recommend trying it and paying attention to how your mind and body respond! 🙂
Here, you can see all of my favorite things to add to my matcha latte recipe.
You of course don’t need to follow suit, as this is just a combination of ingredients that I have found most enjoyable and the tastiest over the course of my matcha drinking journey.
I add ghee because it gives the latte a nice roundness and smoothness, in addition to high quality fat content!
The cinnamon is lovely and something that I have been adding to my morning drinks for years. I love that it aids in leveling off blood sugar levels, too… a huge bonus!
The maca powder is something I use for its ability to help me with managing my cortisol levels. You can read all about maca powder and its many benefits here!
Feel free to add a teaspoon or two of sweetener (like pure honey or monk fruit if that’s your jam and you want to keep it low carb!)
What about drinking matcha during pregnancy?
I sure did. You should ultimately talk to your health practitioner about this, as I am not here to dish out medical advice. However, I would also not recommend abstaining from caffeine while pregnant and re-introducing it post baby.
From what I understand and have gathered from my research is this: If you had a little bit of caffeine every day while pregnant, there is nothing wrong with continuing to do so post baby or while nursing.
You won’t be shocking your system / baby because it isn’t something new– make sense? Again, I’d consult with your practitioner, but that is just some friendly mama to mama advice.
In fact, while I was pregnant, I was really doubling up on collagen peptides. I wrote an entire post about collagen benefits during pregnancy actually.
The entire first trimester, I could not stand the sight of animal protein. I ended up having a full serving of collagen both mornings and nights to try and make up for this (on some level!)
Other recipes like this you will love:
Peppermint Marshmallows & Hot Chocolate
Collagen Peptides Benefits Explained
The Best Matcha Latte Recipe (Sugar Free, Dairy Free + Vegan option!)
Ingredients
Hot Latte
- 1 heaping teaspoon matcha powder see notes
- 12 ounces 170°F filtered water
- 2 scoops collagen peptides see notes
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ghee, coconut butter, or MCT oil
- 1/2 teaspoon maca
Iced Latte
- 1 heaping teaspoon matcha powder
- 12 ounces non-dairy milk
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil or coconut butter see notes
- 1/2 teaspoon maca
- handful of ice cubes
Instructions
Hot Matcha Latte
- Using a sifter, add the matcha powder to a mug. Combine with an ounce of proper temperature water using a matcha whisk and by making "8" formations when whisking. Once no clumps remain, continue onward.
- Combine everything in the pitcher of a high speed blender (I use a Vitamix) and blend for 1 minute until creamy and frothy throughout. Serve right away.
Iced Matcha Latte
- Using a sifter, add the matcha powder to a mug. Combine with an ounce of proper temperature water using a matcha whisk and by making "8" formations when whisking. Once no clumps remain, continue onward.
- Add everything to a high-speed blender pitcher and blend on high for one minute. Pour over ice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I recommend getting the culinary grade matcha from Mizuba. I have tried several powders on the market, and I always need to get a ceremonial grade for my lattes (which is what I would normally recommend unless you are using this specific brand.) It can get quite expensive but with Mizuba's culinary grade, the quality is perfection, and you can make 50-75 servings with one bag!
The collagen peptides are optional, but they do help with the overall frothiness and end result in texture of the matcha. If you are vegan or do not have access to them, you may omit.
Be sure to use a liquid like MCT oil as your fat source if making an iced matcha. Otherwise, an ingredient like coconut butter will result in a clumpy end result that's not very palatable.
Hi! I’m Monica – recipe developer, matcha addict and lover of all things chocolate, kombucha and any & all puns. I am also the blogger, real food lover, & bonafide hustler behind the blog ‘The Movement Menu.’ I’m so excited to welcome you to my happy space, where my appreciation of creative recipes and healthy & mindful eats come together to inspire you to live a healthy, balanced life.
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