The Perfect Matcha Latte at Home

A café matcha latte is lovely. But at five or six dollars a cup, every day, it adds up fast. Here's how to make one at home that's just as good — for about a dollar.

What you'll need:

• A barista grade matcha — Camellia or Asahi are made for milk

• Warm water (not boiling — about 80°C / 176°F)

• Your milk of choice — oat is our favorite with matcha

• A whisk or a small electric fother, and a sifter

The hot matcha latte — step by step

1. Sift 1-2 teaspoons of matcha into your cup or bowl — this stops clumps

2. Add a small splash of hot water and whisk into a smooth, lump-free paste

3. Warm and froth your milk, then pour it over the matcha base

4. Give it a gentle stir, and that's it — a smooth, café-quality latte

The iced version

for an iced matcha latte, whisk the same matcha base, then pour it over a glass of ice and cold milk. stir, and watch the pretty green-and-white layers swirl together.

A few small tips

• Always sift — it's ten seconds, and it's the difference between smooth and grainy

• If your latte tastes bitter, your water was too hot, or you used a little too much matcha

• No sweetener needed with good matcha — but a touch of honey or maple is lovely if you like

Ready to make yours? Our Camellia Barista Matcha is built for lattes — smooth, vivid, never bitter.

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