How to make a matcha latte Starbucks style?
Interestingly; the most popular type of coffee consumed in the UK is a Latte (followed closely by Cappuccino), so it comes as no surprise that a matcha latte Starbucks style are bucking the trend. Consumers are more health conscious than ever-before, really considering what they consume, regularly going to the gym and living active lifestyles. So, by making this popular drink with matcha tea instead of coffee, it gives it a healthy edge.
Starbucks and many other coffee shops have also helped matcha beverages become very trendy. Products are sold as a matcha latte or other matcha blended drink, often referred to as coffee cocktails. For those who prefer a cold beverage, they have produced a range of matcha smoothies often mixed with fruits and non-dairy milk.
By switching from caffeine to matcha in your latte, you can improve your health and increase your energy levels. There are so many benefits from matcha, in-fact too many to list! If you are keen to learn more about the health benefits of matcha tea, please read our in-depth article.
5 steps to make your matcha latte Starbucks style
Below are the easy steps to make your matcha latte:
- Put 1g of drinking / sipping matcha (1 scoop of a bamboo spoon or ½ tea spoon) into a mug
- Pour hot water around 75oC to cover the mixture only
- Whisk until a smooth paste is formed
- Heat milk in a saucepan or milk frother and pour into the mug when hot
- Whisk until the drink is fully mixed and frothy
Whilst you can manually froth the milk with a whisk, it would be better with an automatic frother. Although a frother is a nice to have at home, if you want to drink a lot of matcha lattes then it is worth investing and it will give you the optimum froth. Take a look at these reviews on Which to help you decide.
We recommended to use dairy-free milk, varieties like coconut milk work well. You can sweeten to your liking – it is your matcha so enjoy how you like!