The matcha latte fuses the Japanese green tea ceremony with Western latte culture since the 90s in Seattle and Kyoto. Its intense green color made it the star of Instagram and TikTok. Today it symbolizes well-being, focus and aesthetics of modern cafes.
Japanese
Matcha latte viral
Homemade viral matcha latte with ceremonial green tea, foamed milk and honey.
- Japan
- Starter
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
8 min
Tiempo de Preparación
1
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 180 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 6 g
- Sodium 120 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Matcha viral latte is a Japanese preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 13 minutes in total (8 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 teaspoons ceremonial matcha powder.
- Have ready: 60 ml of hot water at 80 C.
- Have ready: 250 ml of whole milk or oat drink.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup.
- Have ready: 1 pinch of salt.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Sift matcha into a bowl to avoid lumps; add salt and mix
Sift matcha into a bowl to avoid lumps; add salt and mix. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Pour hot water at 80 C and beat with chasen or mini whisk in…
Pour hot water at 80 C and beat with chasen or mini zigzag whisk until fine foam.
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Heat milk without boiling and foam with a steamer or French press…
Heat milk without boiling and froth with a steamer or French press until microfoam.
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Sweeten the milk with honey or maple syrup off the heat
Sweeten the milk with honey or maple syrup off the heat.
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Pour foamed milk over the dissolved matcha in a large cup or glass…
Pour foamed milk over the dissolved matcha in a large mug or glass glass.
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Sprinkle extra matcha and decorate with white cocoa if desired
Sprinkle extra matcha and decorate with white cocoa if desired.
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For cold version
For cold version, shake matcha with water and serve over ice with cold milk.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Iced matcha version with coconut milk.
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