Matcha Latte Recipe - Both Hot & Iced!

We know life gets busy. We know how much you want your matcha in the morning, but don't have time to break out the whisk and bowl, or wait for it to be made if you want cafe-quality. This is exactly where these simple recipes come in.

 

Skip the café lineups and make your own matcha lattes at home - quick, easy, and oh so tasty! Here are some very short steps to create matcha drinks at home that prove a better experience than paying and waiting at a cafe for Starbucks-style or similar. If you’re in the mood for a cozy hot latte or a refreshing iced version, this convenient on-the-go method delivers rich flavour and creamy texture in just a couple minutes. Perfect for your busy morning routine, no whisk required. Made from high-quality pure Japanese matcha, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or a nourishing twist on your usual drink routine. You can even blend it into a slushie or add fruit for fun variations (like a strawberry matcha latte)!

🍵 Hot Matcha Latte

You’ll need:

• 1 tsp Old Growth Beverages Pure Japanese Matcha
• 2 tbsp hot water (not boiling – around 80°C/175°F)
• 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat, almond, soy, lactose-free, etc.)
• Optional: Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, sugar, flavour pump, etc.)
  

Steps:

1. Add matcha powder and hot water to your mug or tumbler.
2. Stir or shake until smooth.
3. Heat your milk until steaming, then pour it in (along with sweetener, if using).
4. Stir again (or shake carefully if using a bottle).
5. Sip and enjoy that creamy, cozy matcha moment!

🧊 Iced Matcha Latte

You’ll need:

• 1 tsp Old Growth Beverages Pure Japanese Matcha
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 1 cup cold milk of choice (dairy, oat, almond, soy, lactose-free, etc.)
• Ice
• Optional: Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, sugar, flavour pump, etc.)

Steps:

1. Add matcha powder and cold water to a shaker or tumbler.
2. Shake well until smooth.
3. Add milk and sweetener (if using), then shake again.
4. Pour over ice and enjoy the refreshing, cold matcha!

🍓 Bonus: Strawberry Matcha Slushie

Add to the Iced Latte recipe:

• A handful of strawberries (frozen work too!)
• Use a blender instead of a shaker
• Blend everything together for a sweet, frosty twist!

 

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