Creamy Matcha Latte Foam (Printable Version)

A smooth, vibrant matcha drink crowned with sweet, airy cold foam for a refreshing boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) hot water, approximately 175°F
03 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)

→ Cold Foam

04 - 1/4 cup cold milk (preferably whole or barista-style plant milk)
05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Optional

06 - Ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl or large mug to eliminate lumps.
02 - Add hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk (chasen) or small frother until smooth and frothy.
03 - Warm the milk without boiling, then gently stir it into the matcha mixture.
04 - Mix cold milk and sugar in a frothing pitcher or jar; froth using a milk frother or shake vigorously until volume doubles and foam forms.
05 - Pour the matcha latte into a glass, adding ice cubes if desired.
06 - Spoon the cold foam over the latte's surface.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between warm earthy matcha and cool sweet foam hits every part of your palate at once
  • Feels like something you’d order at a fancy café but takes less than ten minutes at home
02 -
  • Sifting matcha isn’t extra—skipping this step guarantees lumps no matter how much you whisk
  • Cold milk froths better than warm milk, so keep it chilled until the moment you’re ready to foam
03 -
  • Add a drop of vanilla extract to the foam for a creamy, comforting twist
  • Dusting the foam with extra matcha powder makes it look stunning but adds slight bitterness
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