How To Make A Matcha Latte With Almond Milk

Matcha latte is a drink made with matcha green tea and milk. It is characterized by having the perfect balance of bitterness from the matcha powder and sweetness from the milk. It is an especially popular beverage among adults in Japan.

Matcha has been enjoyed in Japan as a beverage ever since the 8th century. In the mid of the 90's, matcha cakes, matcha-flavored chocolates, and other sweets using matcha began to appear on the market in Japan. Like matcha sweets, matcha latte is also considered to be a dessert and can be enjoyed between or after meals rather than as a beverage with meals.

You can enjoy a freshly made matcha latte at cafes like Starbucks or Tully’s in Japan. You can also find packaged matcha lattes at virtually any convenience store. Matcha latte kits have even been created and are sold in supermarkets. Matcha lattes using a kit can easily be made by pouring hot water over the latte powder. Therefore, matcha latte is a very accessible drink in Japan.

Matcha, with its high nutritional value and caffeine properties, has been attracting attention overseas as a superfood, and matcha-flavored sweets and drinks have become well-known around the world. Drinking matcha has also become a popular alternative to drinking coffee.

Today, instead of dairy milk, we'll make a matcha latte using almond milk, which is easily available in supermarkets. Even those who do not like milk can enjoy a delicious matcha latte.

If you don’t like almond milk, you can use oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, cashew milk…the list goes on. Just use your favorite milk!

If you have the traditional tools for making matcha tea, such as Chasen (a bamboo matcha whisk) and Chashaku (tea ladle), you can enjoy an authentic matcha latte even more.

Pour your latte into your favorite mug, sprinkle matcha powder on top for an extra fancy touch, and it's ready to enjoy!