Matcha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
This Matcha Latte Starbucks Copycat recipe brings the delicious and sweet flavors of the Starbucks favorite to the comfort of your own home! The recipe is easy to make with only 3 ingredients and ready in just a few minutes.
Equipment
- 1 high-speed blender or milk frother
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon green tea matcha powder
- 1 cup plant milk (250 ml)
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free vanilla syrup
Instructions
- If your high-speed blender does not come with a heating function, simply preheat your milk in the microwave for 60-90 seconds, or on the stove. It should be hot, but drinkable temperature. Adjust the heating time if needed.
- Pour the milk into your blender, followed by the matcha powder and your vanilla syrup. If you're using any optional flavourings like almond or brown sugar syrup, add those now too.
- Blend on high for 20–30 seconds, or until the matcha is fully dissolved and the mixture looks smooth and frothy. There should be no green powder or streaks left.
- Pause and give it a quick taste. Add more sweetener or a splash more milk if needed, then blend again briefly to mix it in.
- Pour the blended matcha latte into a serving glass. If making an iced version, pour it over ice. For a hot version, you can gently heat the blended drink in a small saucepan before serving. Stir if needed, then sip and enjoy straight away!
Notes
- Blender Alternative: Instead of a blender, you can also use an electric milk frother. Please see the equipment notes in the blog post above.
- Matcha Type: Use a high-quality culinary or ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best flavour and colour. Ceremonial grade will give you a smoother and more vibrant drink, while culinary grade is great if you're mixing it with syrups or milk alternatives.
- Sweetener Options: You can use maple syrup, vanilla syrup, agave, brown sugar syrup, or any liquid sweetener you love. Start with 1–2 teaspoons and adjust to taste.
- Milk Alternatives: Oat milk and almond milk both work beautifully here. Go for a barista-style version if you want a creamier texture or better froth.
- Hot or Iced: This latte is super versatile - make it hot for a cosy vibe or iced for a refreshing pick-me-up. For the iced version, blend with ice or pour over ice cubes.
- Serving Tip: If you're going for aesthetics, whisk the matcha separately and pour it over the milk for a pretty layered look - just make sure your milk is cold if you're serving it iced so the layers stay defined.
- Blending Tip: For the smoothest result, use a matcha whisk (chasen), handheld milk frother, or electric blender to get rid of lumps.
- Flavour Additions: Customise your latte with extras like vanilla, almond or brown sugar syrup, a splash of coconut milk, or a dash of warming spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.