Mother's Day Matcha Latte (Printable version)

Whisked matcha poured over milk and ice, finished with pillowy vanilla cold foam for a festive Mother's Day drink.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Matcha Latte

01 - 2 teaspoons high-grade matcha green tea powder, sifted
02 - 1/2 cup hot water (about 176°F / 80°C)
03 - 1 cup cold milk (240 ml), dairy or plant-based
04 - 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
05 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Vanilla Cold Foam

06 - 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup cold milk or dairy-free creamer
08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup (store-bought or homemade)

# How to make it:

01 - Sift the matcha into a small bowl, add the hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or small regular whisk until fully dissolved and frothy.
02 - If desired, stir 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup into the warm matcha, tasting and adjusting to preference.
03 - Fill two tall glasses with ice, divide the cold milk evenly between them, then gently pour the prepared matcha over the milk to create a layered presentation.
04 - Combine the cold heavy cream, cold milk or creamer, and vanilla syrup in a chilled mixing bowl or in the frother; froth or whisk vigorously until the mixture is thick, pillowy and roughly doubled in volume.
05 - Spoon the vanilla cold foam over each glass of matcha and smooth the surface for an elegant finish.
06 - Serve at once with a straw; garnish optionally with a light dusting of matcha powder or edible flowers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • This drink feels straight from a chic café, but you can whip it up in minutes at home for a truly special treat.
  • The pillowy vanilla cold foam and earthy matcha are made to impress, whether it’s Mother’s Day or just because the sun’s out.
02 -
  • I once used boiling water by mistake – the resulting matcha turned bitter and lost that lovely grassiness.
  • Chilling the mixing bowl for the foam makes it whip up faster and hold its volume longer.
03 -
  • Don’t be afraid to adjust the ratio of milk to matcha to suit your mood – some days, more green is key.
  • Let your glasses chill in the freezer for five minutes first for a longer-lasting iced latte.
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