Make the best chai matcha latte at home with just four easy ingredients and much better than anything you'd order at a coffeeshop in just minutes! The matcha latte and chai mashup has been my favorite for years and this drink captures the best of both.
And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my hot or iced turmeric matcha latte!
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Are matcha and chai good together?
Absolutely! This is a mix of super fine green tea from Japan and spices from the Indian chai (tea) flavor profile. It tastes earthy, warm, and sweet--perfect for starting the day on a flavorful and less caffeinated note!
❤️ Why You'll Love this Recipe
Quick & Easy - You only need five minutes to make a chai tea matcha latte and no fancy techniques.
Customizable - Make the chai latte with match your own with different variations and little tricks I've noted below.
Café Style Flavor - My go-to order was an iced matcha latte with two pumps chai until I got into making my own with better quality matcha tea and chai syrup for much less money. This latte tastes just like the matcha chai from Starbucks I used to go up for!
As a former barista, I LOVE making homemade delicious tea lattes like my lavender chai latte, dalgona strawberry matcha, or hibiscus latte with coconut milk and don't forget the pistachio matcha.
What You'll Need for this Recipe
Japanese Matcha Powder - I recommend using an unsweetened organic ceremonial grade matcha for the best flavor and bright green color that isn't muddy.
Chai Syrup - I make an easy homemade chai syrup in about 20 minutes to keep on deck for lattes. My DIY syrup actually has the right ingredients to make a mean matcha brown sugar chai latte.
Alternatively, you could use a store-bought syrup like Monin concentrate or Torani chai tea spice syrup.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Milk - I make my green tea matcha chai latte with almond milk but you can use any plant-based milk of your choice to keep the recipe vegan or use a dairy milk, except for buttermilk!
Dirty Chai Matcha - Just add instant espresso powder or a shot of brewed espresso.
Hot or Iced - Whether you like to order your matcha chai hot or prefer it over ice, this recipe works.
Add-Ins - You can mix in protein powder, adaptogens or whatever boosts you like to make this latte even more nutritionally powerful.
How to Make a Homemade Matcha and Chai Latte
Hot Chai Matcha Latte
Step One: Dissolve the matcha powder and chai syrup in hot water.
Step Two: Heat the milk then use a frothing wand (electric whisk) to make it foamy.
Pro Tip #1: A bamboo whisk, fork or frothing wand will all work to dissolve the matcha powder.
Pro Tip #2: For step two, you can also pulse the steamed milk in your blender to make it foamy. Or, if you have a milk steamer appliance, you can simply pour your milk into it.
Step Three: Pour the steamed milk and chai matcha mixture into a mug.
Step Four: Garnish with a sprinkle of spices or star anise (optional).
Matcha Chai Iced Latte
Step One: Add matcha powder, milk, and chai simple syrup to a blender and pulse to combine.
Step Two: Pour into a glass over ice.
Step Three: Serve with a straw for coffee-house aesthetic (optional).
Into spiced latte recipes? Try my easy cinnamon matcha next!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can make this latte up to three days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. A little separation is normal so make sure you shake or stir it before drinking.
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📖 Recipe
Hot or Iced Chai Matcha Latte at Home
Equipment
- 1 heat safe container
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 ounce chai syrup
- 2 ounces boiling water for hot version
- 6-8 ounces milk
- ice for iced version
Instructions
To Make a Hot Chai Matcha Latte
- Dissolve the matcha powder and chai simple syrup in boiling water with a bamboo whisk or frothing wand.
- Heat six ounces milk to steaming (but not boiling) then carefully swirl frothing wand just below the surface of the milk to create latte style foam.
- Pour prepared chai matcha mixture and steamed milk into a mug and serve warm.
To Make an Iced Matcha Chai Latte
- Add matcha powder, chai syrup, and eight ounces milk to blender and pulse until uniform and foamy (about one minute).
- Pour into a highball glass over ice and serve cold.
Notes
- In a small saucepan, dissolve 2 cups of brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon ground ginger, 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 ½ teaspoon ground clove, 1 ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg in 1 ¾ cup water over medium heat on stove top.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool fully before using in cocktails. Makes 24 servings.
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