How to Make a Gingerbread Matcha Latte: Easy Festive Recipe
Fall is almost here, and with it comes that festive feeling in the air. To make the season warmer, sweeter, and full of cozy aromas, we have a matcha latte recipe that feels just right for this time of year. The mix of gingerbread spices and a touch of molasses brings out deep, comforting flavors that pair beautifully with the earthiness of matcha green tea. This matcha latte is aromatic, easy to make, and ideal for fall gatherings, crisp mornings, or simply adding a seasonal twist to your daily matcha routine. Let’s dive in!
- Author
- Nataliia Petrova
- Servings
- 1
- Category
Beverage
- Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha powder: Cafe-Grade Matcha Powder
- ½ tsp gingerbread spice: Store-bought or homemade
- ¾ cup milk: Oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, or cashew milk
- Optional sweetener: Maple syrup or honey to taste; adjust as desired.
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cloves
- Optional: Pinch of allspice or black pepper
- Matcha bowl (Chawan)
- Bamboo whisk (Chasen) or milk frother
- Saucepan or microwave for heating milk
- Mug
Directions
- Warm ¾ cup of your milk of choice in a saucepan over low–medium heat or in the microwave until hot but not boiling.
- Sift 1 tsp matcha powder into a small bowl.
- Add ½ tsp gingerbread spice.
- Pour in 2–3 tbsp of hot, not boiling (175°F / 80°C) water.
- Whisk with a bamboo matcha whisk in a quick “M” motion until smooth and slightly foamy.
- Stir ½ tsp blackstrap molasses into the matcha mixture until fully dissolved.
- Add sweetener (maple syrup, simple syrup, or honey) if desired.
- Froth the hot milk using a handheld frother or whisk until creamy and lightly foamy.
- Pour the matcha mixture into your mug.
- Pour the frothy, heated milk over the matcha tea mixture.
- For a Café-style Gingerbread Latte: Top with a swirl of whipped cream and finish with a dusting of cinnamon or gingerbread spice for a festive look and extra flavor.
- Molasses alternative: You can swap in date syrup if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Vanilla twist: Add ½ tsp of vanilla syrup or extract to the milk for extra warmth and aroma.
