Matcha Chai Latte

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Serving Size: 1 tall glass

Author Puja Verma

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DESCRIPTION

Easy creamy matcha chai latte made at the comfort of your home. It is infused with spicy, sweet and earthy flavors with the combination of chai concentrate, cardamom syrup and matcha. Enjoy this speciality drink hot or cold!

INGREDIENTS

▢ ¼ cup black tea concentrate cold brew
▢ ¼ cup water (room temperature) warm water, if serving hot
▢ ½ teaspoon matcha powder
▢ 1 cup soy milk non-fortified
▢ 2 tablespoon simple syrup or preferred sweetener
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD

Whisk together matcha and ¼ cup soy milk until combined.
Note: If serving hot, then use warm milk to whisk with matcha powder.
Assemble cold latte: Add a handful of ice to your serving glass, and pour the chai concentrate, vanilla extract and syrup over the ice. Then top it with ¾ cup milk.
Note: Use an electric frother or hand-held frother to froth milk before pouring over the chai contentrate.
Next pour over the whisked matcha blend at the very top. Stir before sipping.
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle matcha powder.
Assemble hot latte: Pour chai concentrate, vanilla extract and syrup into the serving cup. Top it off with steamed milk and whisked matcha. Lastly, stir till well combined.

NOTES

High-quality match powder: Purchase the best matcha powder you can afford for this recipe. Matcha is slightly bitter, but the flavor is much more balanced and subtle when the quality is good. Start with a small amount and add to it if you prefer more.
Sift: Sift the matcha into the bowl before whisking it. This removes any large clumps, and it helps create the smoothest matcha.
Whisk: Another way to avoid a clumpy matcha latte is to use a bamboo whisk.
Froth: Froth the milk with a hand frother for a creamy, light, and airy consistency.
Soy milk: I recommend Trader Joe’s Soy Beverage and West Life Organic for the best taste and texture. It makes a huge difference in plant-based specialty tea and coffee recipes.

NUTRITION

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: matcha chai latte