Creamy Matcha Latte Foam (Printable)

A vibrant, velvety green tea latte topped with smooth, sweet cold foam for a refreshing boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoon granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Optional

06 - Ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Sift the matcha powder into a bowl or large mug to remove any lumps.
02 - Add hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or small frother until smooth and frothy.
03 - Warm the milk gently without boiling, then pour it into the matcha mixture and stir gently to combine.
04 - Combine cold milk and sugar in a frothing pitcher or jar; froth with 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 surface.
07 - Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest texture and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes but feels like a tiny ritual, the kind of thing that makes a regular Tuesday feel special.
  • The cold foam on top is honestly addictive—it's sweet and silky and completely transformable depending on your mood.
  • You can make it exactly how you like it, whether that means extra matcha, oat milk, or sneaking in a pinch of cinnamon.
02 -
  • Water temperature is everything—I learned this after making my third bitter matcha and wondering what I'd done wrong until a friend pointed out I'd used boiling water like a rookie.
  • The quality of your matcha powder determines everything, so don't buy the cheapest option and expect café results; invest a little and taste the difference immediately.
  • Cold foam is trickier than warm milk foam, so if your first attempt looks thin, don't give up—practice your frothing technique and it'll become second nature.
03 -
  • Prep your matcha powder in the sieve the night before and store it in an airtight container so your morning ritual feels even smoother.
  • If your foam keeps deflating, your milk might not be cold enough or you might not be frothing hard enough—both are fixable with a second attempt.
  • Keep your bamboo whisk dry between uses and store it standing up so it doesn't get bent; a good chasen lasts for years if you treat it right.
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