Creamy Matcha Latte Foam

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Matcha Base

01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder

02 - 1/4 cup hot water (about 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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

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

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

04 - Combine cold milk and sugar in a frothing pitcher or jar. 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 cold foam over the latte surface.

07 - Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh texture and flavors.

# Additional Tips::

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You get that café-quality foam at home without fancy equipment or spending five dollars a cup.
Matcha gives you sustained energy without the crash, plus it tastes like drinking something green and mysterious and good.
The whole thing takes less time than waiting in line, and you can adjust the sweetness to exactly what you're craving that day.

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The water temperature is genuinely critical—too hot and your matcha tastes bitter and loses its bright green color, too cool and the powder won't dissolve properly no matter how much you whisk.
Cold foam made with whole milk holds better and looks more impressive, but the real secret is using milk that's actually cold from the fridge, not room temperature milk you're hoping will cool down.

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