Creamy Matcha Latte Foam

# Components:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder

02 - 1/4 cup hot water (approximately 175°F)

03 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)

→ Cold Foam

04 - 1/4 cup cold milk (preferably whole or barista-style plant milk)

05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or simple syrup

→ Optional

06 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Sift the matcha powder into a bowl or large mug to remove lumps.

02 - Add hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk (chasen) or small frother until smooth and frothy.

03 - Heat the milk until warm without boiling, then pour into the matcha mixture and stir gently to combine.

04 - Combine cold milk and sugar in a frothing pitcher or jar, then froth using a milk frother or shake vigorously until volume doubles and foam forms.

05 - Pour the matcha latte into a glass, adding ice if desired.

06 - Spoon the cold foam over the latte’s surface.

07 - Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

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The foam transforms a simple drink into something luxurious that feels like a cafe moment at home.
Matcha gives you sustained energy without the jitters, plus it tastes like you're doing something good for yourself.
It's ready in ten minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday morning instead of just dreaming about it.

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Matcha powder clumps instantly when it hits water, so sifting first is not optional if you want a smooth drink instead of a grainy one.
The temperature of the water matters more than you'd think; water that's too hot tastes bitter and destroys the delicate flavor, while water that's too cool won't dissolve the matcha properly.
Cold foam only works if you use cold milk and keep moving it until it doubles in size—half-hearted frothing gives you bubbles that collapse in seconds.

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