Vegan Matcha Latte Almond Coconut Milk

I love making easy, healthy recipes with matcha, like my Matcha Overnight Oats, Matcha Mug Cake, or Almond Flour Matcha Cookies. It’s a great way of adding nutrients and color to any recipe. Since the classic matcha latte or a Starbucks Matcha latte is made with dairy milk and I wanted to drink a Matcha latte, I decided to make my own.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All you need are a few simple ingredients:

Matcha Powder – There are many varieties of matcha powder, ranging from very cheap to crazy expensive. Pick a middle of the road one! Almond Milk or any light dairy-free milk like cashew milk. Coconut Milk – I always recommend thicker, creamier milk as a base for my vegan latte recipe. I love coconut milk with Matcha powder. It’s the best flavor combo ever! Sweetener – I love to use maple syrup because it adds a delicious maple flavor to the drink. However, you can make this recipe keto-friendly by using a few stevia drops or a pinch of erythritol to sweeten. Lukewarm Water – not boiling water, simply hot water around 100°F (37°C).

Tools you need

You need two essential tools to make a creamy Matcha drink at home:

A whisk – some people use a Matcha whisk which is basically a bamboo whisk, but let’s keep things simple and use a regular kitchen whisk or even a fork. I personally have a small whisk that I bought in the kitchen cooking aisle of my supermarket. A milk frother – if you want that foamy texture on top of your latte, a milk frother is a must! You can use a hand frother or a stand milk frother. I have a Nespresso milk frother that I love to froth almond milk.