Salted Maple Matcha Latte (Iced)
This Salted Maple Matcha Latte is smooth, lightly sweetened with real maple syrup, and perfectly balanced with a pinch of salt to bring out the earthy matcha flavor. It’s refreshing over ice and even better topped with fluffy cold foam
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
Matcha Latte
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1½ teaspoons ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- ¼ cup hot water not boiling
- Pinch of salt
- Ice for serving
Optional Cold Foam
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1½ tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Make the Matcha
- In a small bowl or cup, add the hot water, maple syrup, salt, and sifted matcha powder.1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1½ teaspoons ceremonial-grade matcha powder, ¼ cup hot water, Pinch of salt
- Whisk vigorously (or use a milk frother) until the matcha is fully dissolved and smooth, with no clumps.
Assemble the Latte
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the whole milk, then slowly pour the prepared matcha mixture over the milk.1 cup whole milk, Ice
- Stir gently to combine.
Optional Cold Foam
- In a small bowl or cup, whisk or froth the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk until soft peaks form.1½ tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup heavy cream
- Spoon or pour the cold foam over the iced matcha latte.
Notes
- Sweetness: Start with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and add more to taste.
- Milk options: Whole milk gives the creamiest result, but oat milk or almond milk work well too.
- Water temperature: Avoid boiling water, it can make matcha bitter. Aim for hot but drinkable.
- No cold foam? This latte is just as good without it for a lighter drink.
Nutrition
Calories: 499Calories | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 579mg | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 446mg | Iron: 0.1mg