Creamy Matcha Latte Foam (Printable version)

Velvety matcha base paired with smooth cold foam for a refreshing, energizing beverage.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 tsp high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water (about 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 tsp granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Optional

06 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl or large mug to eliminate 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 - Mix cold milk and sugar in a frothing pitcher or jar; froth with a milk frother or shake vigorously until volume doubles and becomes foamy.
05 - Pour matcha latte into a glass; add ice cubes if desired.
06 - Spoon cold foam over the latte surface.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a 10-minute ritual that tastes like you spent way more effort than you did.
  • The cold foam adds this luxurious texture that makes you feel fancy on an ordinary Tuesday.
  • You can make it vegan, dairy-free, or however your body asks—no gatekeeping here.
02 -
  • Lumpy matcha is the enemy of smooth latte dreams—sifting isn't optional, it's the difference between silky and gritty.
  • Cold milk froths better than room-temperature milk, and a tiny pinch of sugar in the foam makes it stay stable longer instead of dissolving back into liquid.
03 -
  • Invest in quality matcha once and you'll taste the difference forever—it's one of those ingredients where the cheap version and the real thing live in different universes.
  • Chill your milk and frothing pitcher before making the foam; cold milk froths faster and holds its shape longer than anything room temperature.
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