Iced Creamy Salted Maple Matcha Latte With Vanilla
1
American
Beverage
We’re so ready for fall, crisp winds, colorful leaves, and the flavors that make this season special. It’s the time for cozy recipes and drinks that bring a little comfort to your day. Our new matcha latte recipe is creamy, sweetened with maple, fragrant with vanilla, and finished with a hint of sea salt. It fits right into the fall checklist and is the kind of drink you’ll want to keep making all season long. Let’s begin.
Ingredients
1 tsp matcha powder
2–3 tbsp hot water (about 80°C / 175°F)
½ cup whole milk or oat milk (chilled)
¼ cup heavy cream (cold)
1½ tbsp pure maple syrup (or more if you like it sweeter)
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt (plus a little flaky salt for garnish)
Ice cubes
Directions
Prepare the matcha green tea powder: In a small bowl, sift the matcha powder to avoid clumps. Add the hot water and whisk briskly (using a bamboo whisk or a small frother) until smooth and slightly frothy.
Make the creamy base: In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Warm (don’t boil) and whisk or froth until thick and velvety.
Assemble the drink: Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the creamy maple-vanilla base. Slowly pour the whisked matcha green tea over the top for a layered effect.
Optional topping (extra creamy): Add a dollop of whipped cream with a drizzle of maple syrup, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a dusting of matcha powder for a cafe style look.
