Matcha Latte 抹茶ラテ

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Matcha latte at Shoryu in Kingly Court. Childishly amused by the shape of the milk pattern after I took a slurp… Unfortunate.

Hot Ceremonial Matcha Latte

Okumidori Matcha Latte & Croffle

Ceremonial Matcha from David’s Tea

Prep: 165°, 3 scoops of matcha powder, whisk, fill half with frothed milk
Verdict: ★★★☆☆ 3/5 Good!

In my first review of plain ceremonial matcha, the luscious creaminess was the stand-out factor. As a latte, this tea is still a smooth, luxurious treat. The matcha flavor is light yet still earthy, full of that smooth matcha taste. There’s no graininess in texture, none of that filmy feeling from lesser quality matcha, as the powder blends perfectly into this beverage. 

Iwould prefer it sweeter, personally, but I thought it might be a little sacrilegious to alter the natural taste too much on my first tasting. In future lattes though, a dash of vanilla extract could be just the ticket. What can I say, I like my matcha sweet! Still, I’m comforted by this delicious creamy drink on a rainy, overcast afternoon. This tastes a bit like being wrapped in a familiar, musky-in-a-good-way quilt. 

In taste, this is the pinnacle of classic matcha flavor. It’s smooth and creamy, delicate yet rounded, light and earthy, gentle but not too sweet. For matcha lovers and matcha purists, this is a high-quality classic. 

Matcha Latte

Ingredients:

• ½ teaspoon matcha
• Water
• Milk
• Honey or other sweetener

Method:

• Put the matcha in a mug and add about 1 inch of hot water. Whisk until smooth.
• Heat the milk until just before it boils and whisk until it develops a stable foam.
• Pour the milk over the matcha and top with foam.
• Add sweetener if required (honey/sugar/other sweetener).