St. Patrick’s day is right around the corner, and I suppose this coconut milk matcha latte is as close as I’m going to get to a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. (Not that I want to get really close to a Shamrock Shake, but it does have its nostalgic memories). Today’s recipe is just as colorful, but is quite the opposite in every other way. This matcha latte is a yummy, frothy mug of health that’s vibrant green without dye… flavorful without being “flavored.”
What is matcha?
Matcha powder is made from ground green tea leaves. Unlike when you drink steeped green tea, you consume the entire tea leaf in a matcha latte. As a result, matcha has approximately 10x more nutrients than regular green tea! (If you’re interested in more matcha benefits, click here). We, of course, love it because it tastes good.
Matcha powder has a slightly bitter, earthy taste that I love to use in sweet recipes like smoothies, ice cream, milkshakes, frosting, and even doughnuts! My favorite way to enjoy matcha, though, is in a creamy matcha latte like this one.
How to Make a Matcha Latte
This matcha latte recipe is super easy. It’s just three ingredients (and a tiny bit of sweetener, if you want), and you don’t need any fancy barista skills or equipment. If you’re going to make a lotta lattes you might want to invest in an official (and very cute) matcha whisk, but a small kitchen whisk or milk frother will foam it up just the same. Here’s how you do it:
- Start by sifting your matcha powder. It clumps easily, and the clumps can be difficult to whisk away, so this step will help make your matcha latte smooth, creamy & lump-free.
- Add the matcha to a mug, and pour hot, recently boiled water over it. Whisk vigorously until the matcha green tea powder is fully dispersed and there’s a foamy layer on top. You want to move your whisk in an up-and-down or side-to-side motion, not the usual circular pattern, in order to get your matcha to foam.
- Pour the warmed coconut milk over the foamy water (almond milk is good too!) and whisk again to froth the milk.
- Taste your latte and decide how much sweetener you want to add, if any. I like mine with a drop of maple syrup.
That’s it! Enjoy.
If you love this matcha latte…
Try my favorite turmeric latte, hot chocolate, or cold brew latte next!
- ½ - 1 teaspoon Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha
- (or 1 tablespoon Aiya Matcha Zen Cafe Blend which is lightly sweetened)
- ¼ cup hot water
- ¼ cup warmed coconut milk
- Sweetener of your choice (optional)
- Sift your matcha so it is lump-free (This step is optional).
- Spoon the matcha into a large mug. Add the hot water and coconut milk and whisk briskly, in an up and down motion, until frothy - about 30 seconds or so. (You can also use a small kitchen whisk if you don't have a matcha whisk).
- Taste and add additional water, coconut milk, and/or sweetener to your liking. (I added just a bit of honey).
This recipe was created for Aiya Matcha.
Love! I’m in love! Pinned.
Agreed! Pinned! You should try Zen Green Tea matcha- its really awesome quality and a great price compared to others out there, about $29 for 60 grams, which lasts ages. They offer free shipping and I buy from their website: http://www.zengreentea.com.au.
Erin – you’re the owner of the website! It would have been nice if you disclosed that info when you posted. Not very honest.
Hello Mash, Erin is a reader that commented with this info. You can see that this post was sponsored by AIYA matcha, which was disclosed.
Brilliant! Love two-ingredient recipes!
This sounds so interesting and lovely! And I adore that little matcha whisk—so cute!
I love matcha green tea. Pairing it with coconut milk is a great idea!
This looks delicious! Would never have thought of this combination together. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
I’ve made matcha lattes with almond milk before, but never with coconut – it sounds delicious. I am very excited about trying it!
This sounds absolutely fantastic. Pinned!
I am so glad you reminded me to vote for you, and I did 🙂
Of course I did, I love your blog. Best of luck to you.
thanks Pang! Looks like you had Matcha on the mind for St. Paddy’s too! Loved the Pocky addition!!
Yum! I love everything about matcha. I think the coconut/matcha combo would be amazing. And how cute is that whisk!?
How cool! I’ve seen matcha all over the place recently, but never known how great it was for you! Now that I know its benefits, I can’t wait to try it. This recipe looks like a great way to introduce myself to it, too 🙂
So gorgeous. I love matcha lattes. Unfortunately, up here in Alaska it’s impossible to find one of those little matcha whisks! I looked everywhere! I need to order one online because let me tell you, a regular old kitchen whisk DOES NOT cut it! 🙂 Or…whisk it…rather.
I got mine on amazon! (the link is up there in the post)… although I did get it to froth up with a (small) regular whisk too 🙂
Holy delicious!! Love this!
Hello can you please let me know what brand(s) of coconut milk you use/prefer? Thank you.
Hi Sarah, I usually get the 365 Whole Foods brand or the Thai Kitchen brand…
Just went to vote but it has already closed, sorry!
Janie x
Is there a way we can either buy the ingredients ( Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha and the Aiya Matcha Zen Cafe Blend) from a store other than online? Do they have them at World Market?
As well as what is the difference between the Cooking Grade Matcha/Matcha Zen blend as opposed to just Matcha Green tea powder?
Thank you! 🙂
Hi Lena, at the moment it’s only sold online and at a few small specialty tea shops…
wow that looks absolutely amazing!
yum – just made this and I love the addition of coconut milk, I’d already been making it with almond milk but the coconut milk is definitely more lovely, now to find myself one of those adorable whisks!
This looks so creamy, frothy and delicious. I can’t wait to try this with coconut milk 🙂 Pinned!
I LOVE your blog!!! I just discovered it and I have to say its one of the best ones I’ve seen in a while. This recipe looks simple and delicious, I’ll try it for sure!
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thanks Jeanny! Congrats, I’ll check it out 🙂
I’ve always seen those whisks at tea places but never thought to use them – such a good idea. I’m way too tired for anything St. Patty’s after SXSW, so this detox recipe is perfect.
Oooooh how I love matcha!!! That green color gets me every time. I made matcha doughnuts for the book and they literally taste like a matcha latte. 🙂 I really need that whisk.
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I usually drink matcha straight (if you want to call it that!) for my afternoon pick-me-up as it gives such a great steady energy! But, the coconut milk is a perfect addition and will make it feel like a real “treat with benefits” – health benefits that is. Super! Thanks!
This looks like a delicious combo! Question: so far I have had a little trouble getting my matcha to completely blend without getting a mouthful of lumps. I only use a teaspoon and I sift it first and then use a matcha whisk to combine with the milk but in the end I always have to strain it. Any thoughts? Thanks so much for the recipe!
It could be possible that you are adding too much matcha? Or perhaps you are not using a high enough grade? I buy mine at teavana, and store it in the fridge. It doesn’t have a very long shelf life (if you want it to be at its best quality) and oxidizes/gets stale if it’s not stored correctly. I hope this helps! http://www.teavana.com/the-teas/green-teas/p/matcha-japanese-green-tea
Hi Zoey – try whisking it with just a little bit of water at first, once you have sort of a paste, then add more water (or coconut milk). It might help it break up those lumps better. Other than that, I’d say make sure you’re whisking it in short fast up and down strokes and for around 30 seconds. If that doesn’t work, I’d try another matcha – the Aiya brand is really good (and I’m not just saying that b/c they sent it to me, it’s as good as the types I’ve brought back from Japan).
Oh I absolutely love matcha!
I have it all the time; the Japanese tea ceremony I find absolutely fascinating.
I usually drink it straight, but I have added almond milk or coconut milk in the past; and have preferred the coconut milk. But recently, I have been bringing my matcha to work (I work in a cafe) and I’ve been steaming it with almond milk! Not hot water. And wow, it’s so good that way! I don’t even have to bring my whisk with me, the steamer from the espresso machine does all that work:)
It feels blasphemous to the Japanese tradition, but I like it and that’s what counts!
Ha! I love it – so blasphemous :). I bet it’s deliciously frothy though!
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This is what I miss most about our trip to Japan! I bought myself some matcha powder over the holidays and have been whisking up lattes ever since. Definitely going to try your coconut milk version.
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I always love matcha lattes when Im out at cafes, don’t know why I never make them at home!? Looks delicious!
Hi! This looks great! I have a couple of questions about it:
1. How much caffeine are we talking about per serving? How does it compare to coffee? I recently gave up coffee, but do drink green tea almost everyday to get a boost right after lunch. Can’t handle much caffeine after 2 or 3pm…won’t sleep well.
2. How many calories (approx.) per serving
Thanks!!! looking forward to having this treat real soon 🙂
It has less caffeine than coffee, but if you have trouble sleeping (as I do), I usually stop by 3pm.
I’m not exactly sure about the calories – you can google for a calorie calculator and type in the ingredients. Also feel free to use less coconut milk/more water to make it lighter.
This sounds and looks amazing! Do you sugguest coconut milk from carton or the creamier tinned one? xx
Hi April, you can use either one depending on how light or rich you want yours – I used light coconut milk from the can and mixed it with water, but you can use coconut milk from the carton and not add any water (since it’s much lower in fat). I’ve also used almond milk…
Love the photos! … And the recipie too. Pin-pin-pin!
I love that whisk! (and this recipe, of course)
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Thanks Christine 🙂
I love coconut milk & matcha, so this must be delicious!
Good morning Jeanine.
I’ve been getting your posts on my mailbox for a while now, and it’s always a happy moment for me reading your recipes and impressed by your beautiful photos. Definitely we are always learning, I’ve never heard of matcha tea, and now I a intrigued, specially after reading the matcha white hot chocolate & this coconut latte.
Thank you for that.
aww, thanks Regina – we absolutely love matcha since having it (everywhere!) in Japan – I hope you give it a try, let me know what you think 🙂
I didn’t care for this recipe, too just alright. My brand of matcha was too bitter I guess…
It’s a pretty simple recipe – maybe try matcha white hot chocolate if you expected something sweeter and more indulgent: http://www.loveandlemons.com/2014/12/11/matcha-white-hot-chocolate/
Reall matcha latte is very tast and healthy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJObdto1jCs
Wow are you kidding me? Matcha + coconut = the best combination EVER! Thanks for the idea!!!
This looks apsolutely delicious and such a cool way to get matcha into your diet. I can’t wait to try it. http://www.reneesexton.co.nz
I love Matcha, and I really like that you used coconut milk too! Looks so good!
Love matcha so much! This looks so good!
This looks so tasty! I like the twist on a traditional favorite Latte.
I can’t wait to try this one out at home. Thanks for sharing!
Cannot wait to try the Matcha in many recipes, especially the coconut milk latte!
Is there a reason why the serving size is so small? half a cup of liquid total (between water and coconut milk) is very small. Just curious, as I’d like to enjoy a larger glass of this.
You can increase the recipe as you like – it’s just 1:1 coconut milk to water. Adjust the amount of matcha and sweetener to your taste. Hope that helps!
I made this this morning. I love the taste of maple syrup in my matches latte. I used unsweetened almond milk, but I prefer coconut. Delicious!
I use Tao of Tea matcha.
Hi Kathy, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Love the matcha latte, looks amazing!
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