How to Make a Creamy Hot Matcha Latte (Easy 5‑Minute Recipe)

Make a cafe‑style green tea latte at home. BENBU ceremonial matcha delivers bright color, silky texture, and calm, focused energy- perfect for a healthy morning ritual.

Yield / Time / Difficulty

Yield: 1 serving (10 fl oz / ~300 ml)

Time: 5 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

·        2 tsp BENBU ceremonial‑grade matcha

·        1.7 oz/50 ml hot water at 175°F / 80°C

·        1 cup/240 ml milk, oat or dairy

Equipment

·        Fine‑mesh sieve

·        Bowl (chawan) or deep cup

·        Bamboo whisk (chasen)

·        Milk frother or small saucepan

·        12 fl oz / 350 ml mug

Instructions

1.      Preheat the mug: fill with hot water, swirl 10–20 sec, then pour it out.

2.      Sift the matcha: pass 2 tsp BENBU matcha through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove clumps.

3.      Whisk the base: add hot water at 175°F / 80°C. Whisk fast in a zig‑zag for 15–20 sec until smooth and lightly foamy.

4.      Heat & froth milk: warm 1 cup/240 ml milk to 140°F / 60°C, then froth to fine micro‑foam.

5.      Combine & serve: pour milk into the mug, add the whisked matcha, stir once to combine, serve hot.

Tips & Variations

·        Sweetness: stir in 1/2 tsp powdered brown sugar (or honey/maple) to taste for a classic creamy matcha latte.

·        Keep water below boiling to preserve a smooth, non‑bitter flavor and vivid green color.

·        Richer latte: use whole milk or barista‑style oat milk for stable micro‑foam.

·        Bolder flavor: whisk a heaped 2 tsp BENBU matcha for a deeper emerald profile.

·        Vanilla twist: add 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract to the milk before frothing.

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