Creamy Matcha Latte Foam (Printable)

A velvety matcha latte topped with silky cold foam for a refreshing, energizing beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup 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 as desired

# How To Make It:

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

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in minutes but feels like you're doing something genuinely special for yourself.
  • The cold foam steals the show every time, creating this textural contrast that makes the whole thing feel indulgent.
  • You can adjust the sweetness and milk type to fit whatever phase of your life you're in right now.
02 -
  • Matcha clumps are your enemy—sifting isn't optional, it's the difference between silky and gritty.
  • The water temperature actually matters; too hot and you've got bitterness, too cool and the powder won't dissolve properly.
  • Cold foam is best made right before serving because it deflates faster than you'd expect.
03 -
  • Invest in a real matcha whisk if you drink this regularly; it transforms whisking from frustrating to meditative, and a decent chasen costs about as much as two fancy coffee drinks.
  • The trick to never-clumpy matcha is the sifting—do it every single time without exception.
  • If your foam keeps deflating, your milk might be too warm; cold milk holds foam like a promise.
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