Matcha latte at home - step-by-step guide

Matcha lattes have taken the world by storm - and with the right matcha and technique, you can easily make cafe-quality lattes at home. Here's everything you need to know.

What is matcha?

Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder from Japan where whole tea leaves are ground into an intensely green powder. Unlike regular tea, you drink the entire leaf - which provides a much higher concentration of antioxidants, L-theanine, and caffeine. The result is a calm, focused energy without the nervous jitters from coffee.

Choose the right matcha quality

There are two quality levels: ceremonial and culinary. For matcha latte, you want ceremonial grade. Culinary matcha is bitter and better suited for baking.

Equipment you need

• Matcha bowl (chawan) or regular bowl
• Bamboo whisk (chasen)
• Fine sieve
• Milk frother or small saucepan

Step by step - classic matcha latte

1. Sift 1-2 tsp of matcha powder into a bowl to avoid clumps
2. Add 60 ml of hot water (70-80°C - not boiling)
3. Whisk vigorously in a W-motion until a froth forms and no clumps remain
4. Heat 200 ml of milk (oat, almond, or cow's milk) and froth it
5. Pour the matcha into a glass, add the milk, and froth on top
6. Sweeten with a little honey if desired

Variations to try

• Iced matcha latte - pour the matcha over ice and add cold milk
• Matcha with coconut milk - creamier and a little sweeter
• Dirty matcha - matcha latte with an espresso shot on top

Try Cofá's ceremonial matcha and matcha set with a ceramic bowl and bamboo whisk - everything you need to get started at home. Explore our tea assortment here.