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Apple Matcha Latte | Sweet apple syrup meets earthy matcha in this cozy, creamy latte. #matcha #matchalatte #apple #oatmilk #dairyfree #drink #fallrecipe #breakfast #breakfastrecipe #spice | The Missing Lokness
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Apple Matcha Latte

Course Drink
Cuisine Fusion, Japanese
Keyword apple syrup, breakfast, drink, fall recipe, matcha, matcha latte, oat milk, tea
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 people
Author Lokness

Ingredients

  • 1½ teaspoons ceremonial grade matcha powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot water (80˚C/176˚F)
  • 3 - 5 tablespoons apple syrup
  • 8 - 10 Ice cubes
  • ⅔ cup oat milk (or whole milk)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl or chawan, add matcha powder. Add 2 tablespoons hot water (80˚C/176˚F). Whisk until matcha powder has dissolved and a little bit foamy.
  • In a serving glass, add enough ice to fill about ⅔ full. Add 3 tablespoons apple syrup. Pour in ⅔ cup oat milk (or milk). Top with the whisked matcha. Stir and taste. Adjust with more syrup if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Matcha powder that I used is from Uji, Japan. It’s Matsu from Shohokuen. It’s about US$25. The flavor is little sweet, slightly bitter, smooth and aromatic. 
  2. There are many matcha powder in the market. Each one tastes different. I haven’t tried any of these, but I have read good things about them. One of the best brands is Ippodo Tea from Japan. Their Sayaka matcha is pricey but high quality. Some other brands are like Jade Leaf and Nami Matcha. 
  3. When making matcha, use water that is hot (80˚C/176˚F), but not boiling. Boil water to full boiling and set aside to cool slightly before use. Boiling water can burn the matcha and make it extra bitter. 
  4. For the milk, I tried both oat milk and whole milk. I found oat milk has a thicker and creamier texture, which pairs well with strong matcha and flavorful apple syrup. Regular milk is a bit thin and doesn’t stand up as well to those strong flavors.
  5. I used 4 tablespoons syrup in my latte with oat milk. If I’m using whole milk, I used about 3 tablespoons.