Nicole Wilson

You can make great matcha lattes at home! Here are my tips. Matcha is a bit different than loose leaf tea because it's a powder. Rather than steeping it, you whisk it into the water. If I'm making a matcha latte, I usually reduce the amount of water I mix into the powder. That way, when I add the matcha mixture to the milk, it doesn't dilute the flavor and you can still taste the tea. I also might use a little bit more tea than usual, just to make sure that you do get that full flavor in the latte. Also, don't mix matcha into boiling water; use lower temperature water. Water that's too hot can make the drink taste bitter. If you're whisking your matcha, it definitely can help a lot to sift the matcha through a strainer first. It helps break up the clumps. Finally, when you whisk the matcha, make sure to do quick W motions with your wrist to get a really nice frothy texture on top.