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How do you guys make matcha lattes at home?

WikiSealHugger953
WikiSealHugger953
09/04/24 10:43am
I looove matcha lattes, but it's just getting too expensive for me to get them every time I pass by my favorite cafe. I want to try making matcha lattes at home, so any tips, tricks, and recipes would be awesome! Thank you
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WikiSealChaser638
WikiSealChaser638
09/04/24 2:16pm
don't forget to sift your matcha powder before you make your latte! run it through a mesh strainer to break apart any clumps so the powder mixes completely when you whisk it together.

i love to mix in some extra ingredients for some extra flavors too! a spoonful of honey, lavender simple syrup, or a few drops of vanilla extract are some of my favorite additions and taste so good with matcha.
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WikiStoatLeaper264
WikiStoatLeaper264
09/04/24 8:14pm
if you've never worked with matcha before, a common mistake is just throwing it into your drink, which can result in an uneven distribution and lots of clumps. i'd recommend whisking your matcha into boiling water first until it's smooth and frothy, THEN adding it to the rest of your ingredients
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WikiMistWalker669
WikiMistWalker669
09/05/24 8:19am
i'm a sucker for convenience, so I like using a cocktail shaker to make my iced matcha lattes at home. I put all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker (matcha powder, milk, sweetener, ice cubes) and give it a good shake for 10 to 15 seconds, then pour it into a glass through a strainer.
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WikiEagleCatcher959
WikiEagleCatcher959
09/05/24 12:22pm
omg lavender is such a good idea, i almost always use vanilla or honey but it never really occurred to me to get more creative with my flavors lol

i almost always make an iced matcha latte:
- heat about 6 oz of milk (i like almond milk best but YMMV) to ~100 degrees F
- add a teaspoon of matcha powder and a dash of vanilla (i never measure my vanilla, i just go by vibes but it's probably usually about a half-teaspoon)
- mix it (i like to use an electric frother)
- add crushed ice to the glass and stir.

i sometimes add a bit of honey in or some stevia before frothing, but typically i'll keep the latte itself unsweetened and top the whole thing off with a big dollop of whipped cream for some sweetness. but you could add sugar or honey to the mix before frothing if you want
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