Independent café-inspired recipe
Community Goods-Inspired Matcha Latte Recipe
A creamy homemade matcha latte inspired by the matcha drinks listed on the Community Goods menu. This version focuses on a smooth matcha base, balanced sweetness, and creamy milk. It's an independent recreation, not an official Community Goods recipe.
A creamy homemade matcha latte inspired by the matcha drinks listed on the Community Goods menu. This version focuses on a smooth matcha base, balanced sweetness, and creamy milk. It's an independent recreation, not an official Community Goods recipe.
Recipe Details
| Recipe Details | |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 3 minutes |
| Total Time | 8 minutes |
| Servings | 1 |
| Category | Matcha, Drinks |
| Cuisine | Café inspired |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
For the Matcha
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 60 ml warm water
- 1 to 2 tsp honey or simple syrup, to taste
For the Latte
- 180 ml milk
- Ice, if making it iced
- Small pinch of sea salt, optional
Equipment
- Matcha bowl
- Bamboo matcha whisk or handheld frother
- Fine mesh strainer
- Measuring spoon
- 10 to 12 oz glass or cup
How to Make a Matcha Latte
Step 1: Sift the matcha Place the matcha powder through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. This helps remove clumps before whisking.
Step 2: Add warm water Add about 60 ml of warm water. Avoid boiling water, since very high temperatures can make matcha taste harsh or bitter.
Step 3: Whisk the matcha Whisk quickly in a back and forth motion until the matcha becomes smooth and lightly frothy, with no visible clumps.
Step 4: Add sweetener Add honey or simple syrup to your preferred sweetness. Start with a small amount and adjust after tasting.
Step 5: Prepare the milk For a hot latte, warm and lightly froth the milk. For an iced latte, pour cold milk over ice.
Step 6: Combine Pour the prepared matcha over the milk. Stir gently before drinking.
How This Recipe Compares
Community Goods lists several matcha drinks among its specialty beverages. Our own Community Goods Matcha Guide breaks down what's on the menu, including the matcha behind those drinks. This recipe is an independent home recreation built around the style of a café matcha latte. It doesn't claim to reproduce Community Goods' own preparation method.
Tips for Better Matcha
Sift before whisking This is one of the easiest ways to get a smoother drink.
Don't use boiling water Very hot water can produce a more bitter flavor.
Adjust the sweetness Matcha quality and personal preference vary, so start with less sweetener and add more if needed.
Use creamy milk Whole milk or a creamy oat milk works particularly well for a rich latte.
Iced Matcha Latte
For an iced version:
- Sift and whisk the matcha with warm water.
- Add your preferred sweetener.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add cold milk.
- Pour the matcha mixture over the milk.
- Stir before serving.
Matcha Latte Variations
Vanilla Matcha Latte Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup.
Honey Matcha Latte Use honey as the primary sweetener.
Strawberry Matcha Latte Add a layer of strawberry puree or macerated strawberries before adding the milk and matcha.
Less Sweet Matcha Skip the sweetener and let the natural grassy flavor of the matcha come through.
Common Mistakes
Using too much matcha More matcha doesn't necessarily make a better latte. Start with around 2 teaspoons and adjust based on the powder you're using.
Not sifting Clumps can remain in the finished drink.
Overheating the water Extremely hot water can produce a harsher flavor.
Adding too much sweetener Too much sweetness can completely mask the matcha.