Recipe · 5 min · 1 drink
Hot Matcha Latte
Whisk 1½–2 tsp matcha with 2 oz hot water, then top with about 8–10 oz steamed or frothed milk.
A hot matcha latte is just a strong matcha concentrate plus warm frothed milk. Keep water off the boil to avoid bitterness.
Ratio: 1½–2 tsp matcha : 2 oz water : 8–10 oz milk
Ingredients
- 1½–2 tsp Matcha powder
- 2 oz Hot water
- 8–10 oz Milk
- optional Sweetener
Equipment
- Sifter
- Whisk or frother
- Mug
Steps
Step 1
Sift and whisk
Sift matcha into a mug or bowl. Add hot water and whisk until fully dissolved.
Step 2
Heat and froth milk
Warm milk (do not boil). Froth until lightly foamy, then pour over the matcha. Sweeten if desired.
Common mistakes
- Boiling the milk or the matcha water.
- Skipping the concentrate step and dumping powder into a full mug of milk.
Variations
- Vanilla hot matcha latte.
- Honey matcha latte.
Matcha we recommend
Matcha Kari Organic Culinary Grade Matcha (100g)
Best for: Lattes, smoothies, baking
Origin: Japan · Uji
Dr. Weil / Matcha Kari culinary powder—stronger profile built for milk drinks and recipes.
Jade Leaf Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha (30g Tin)
Best for: Straight drinking, everyday usucha, light lattes
Origin: Japan · Uji / Kagoshima
Widely available Teahouse Edition tin—beginner-friendly ceremonial matcha with a mild daily-drinking profile.
Helpful tools
PowerLix Handheld Milk Frother
Best for: Quick iced and hot matcha lattes
Battery frother with double whisk—excellent for latte foam; not a full chasen replacement for traditional bowls.
Jade Leaf Bamboo Matcha Whisk + Scoop Set
Best for: Traditional foam and texture for usucha
Bamboo chasen + scoop from Jade Leaf—soak briefly before use for flexible tines.