Every day I make my own vegan matcha latte, it’s my favorite part of my morning.
I’ve been making vegan matcha lattes for a few years now, it’s very easy and of course, more affordable than buying from Starbucks or other cafes. With the “dairy-free milk tax” a specialty latte can amount to $8 – or more! 😳
Another reason I like making my own is I can determine how much matcha I want to add, which type of milk (more on that, keep reading), and how to sweeten it. I don’t like sweetened matcha mixes, they are often too sugary, and just don’t have enough potent matcha flavor.
So I opt for a pure matcha powder. It’s important to know that matcha powders vary greatly by brand. Some are vibrant green and have a fresh, clean flavor. Others are murky in color, and taste – well – murky. Therefore, if you are someone that enjoys matcha tea and is keen to make matcha lattes at home, then opt for a good brand of matcha powder.
Homemade Matcha Latte: Choosing Matcha Powder
It can take some trial and error to find a good matcha, because you don’t see its color through the packaging. I’m here to make that job easier for you! I have two spectacular brands that I love and use myself.
First is Wilderness Poets. I didn’t realize until recently that Wilderness Poets even had a matcha powder. I was quick to get some to try out, as you know I love everything from Wilderness Poets!
Their matcha does not disappoint. It’s fresh and vibrant! If you are picking up vanilla bean powder, may as well get the matcha from Wilderness as well. I plan to order it regularly now.
The next is DoMatcha. You may recall that Do Matcha was one of the prizes in my holiday giveaway. I love this matcha powder. It’s bright green and has a fresh flavor. It is a tad expensive, but then good matcha powder is a little pricier. But, I have found that I can score store discounts on this brand, so I stock up whenever it’s on sale.
Vegan Matcha Latte: Ceremonial Grade or Culinary?
Which grade of matcha powder should you choose? Ceremonial matcha or culinary-grade matcha?
It depends on how you want to use it. Ceremonial Grade Matcha is a higher grade of matcha, and is considered the best for pure matcha teas. Whereas culinary-grade matcha is typically used in baking and for lattes. It’s perfectly fine to use either, really depends on your interest and budget.
On to the Vegan Matcha Latte recipe! A few notes:
- I use an inexpensive frother for my latte, but you can even use a saucepan and a whisk (see recipe directions)
- I use powdered stevia to sweeten my lattes, especially using unsweetened milk. Matcha is naturally quite bitter and I don’t enjoy other sweeteners in teas. If using a sweeteened vegan milk, you may choose to omit it or adjust to taste.
- Use your favorite non-dairy milk! My favorite is Elmhurst unsweetened cashew. Of course, you can always make your own cashew milk.
Enjoy the latte, guys! x Dreena
Vegan Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups non-dairy milk of choice
- 2 tsp matcha green tea powder (or more if desired)
- 3-4 tbsp hot water I boil in kettle, then use shortly after
- 1/8 – 1/4 tsp stevia powder or less/more to taste and based on brand; can use other sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut nectar to taste
- 1/8 tsp vanilla bean powder optional, see note
Instructions
In a small saucepan, add milk over medium/medium high heat. Allow the milk to heat through and start to simmer. Meanwhile, prepare the matcha. Add matcha powder to mug/cup. Add the water and use your frother to smooth it out. Once milk is heated, continue to froth while slowly adding the milk. Taste, and adjust adding sweetener if desired, vanilla bean powder, or more milk or water. Serve! Makes 1 large latte.
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Notes
- I use an inexpensive frother for my latte, but you can even use a saucepan and a whisk (see recipe directions)
- I use powdered stevia to sweeten my lattes, especially using unsweetened milks. Matcha is naturally quite bitter and I don’t enjoy other sweeteners in teas. If using a sweeteened vegan milk, you may choose to omit it or adjust to taste
- Use your favorite non-dairy milk! My favorite is Elmhurst unsweetened cashew. Of course, you can always make your own cashew milk.
