Name: Creamy Matcha Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 4 tsp matcha green tea powder (ceremonial or premium grade); 0.5 cup hot water (about 80°C); 3.5 cup milk (whole dairy or plant-based); 2 tbsp pure bee honey or maple syrup; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Sift the matcha

Sift the matcha powder using a small wire sieve into a deep bowl to ensure a smooth mixture and remove any clumps. · 1 min
Whisk the matcha

Add the hot water (not boiling) and whisk the matcha vigorously using a bamboo whisk (chasen) or a small electric frother in a swift W-motion until a smooth, dense green foam forms. · 1 min
Heat and froth the milk

Heat the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until steaming, adding the honey and vanilla, then froth it using a milk frother to achieve a thick, creamy texture. · 2 min
Pour the base

Divide the whisked matcha concentrate evenly among four warmed serving cups. · 1 min
Serve

Gently pour the warm milk along with its thick foam over the matcha in each cup, dust lightly with matcha powder for garnish, and serve immediately. · 1 min

Nutrition / serving

135

cal

protein g

carbs g

fat g

Chef's tips

Make sure the water is not at a rolling boil (keep it between 70–80°C) so the ground tea leaves do not burn and become bitter, and sifting the powder is the key secret to getting a silky, lump-free texture.