UJI MATCHA LATTE RECIPE
If you are looking for a refreshing and sophisticated drink to relax amidst the hustle and bustle of life, then Uji Matcha Latte is the perfect choice. Made from Pure matcha powder from Uji region - the cradle of premium Japanese matcha , this jade green latte not only impresses with its mild flavor and deep sweet aftertaste but also makes you feel the purity and serenity from the first sip.
With a simple yet "tea ceremony"-style recipe, you can completely make it yourself at home - just need to own the right type of Uji matcha. Discover the secret to making a cup of Uji Matcha Latte with the authentic Japanese flavor right here!
Ingredients needed
- 45ml Uji Matcha Luave Base (Used) Matcha Powder Luave )
- 10ml sugar water
- 90ml fresh milk
Recipe
- Step 1: Mix Matcha Luave base
- Step 2: Mix the fresh milk and sugar water well in the glass.
- Step 3: Add ice until 2cm from the rim of the glass
- Step 4: Add Matcha Luave base on top of the milk mixture in the glass
📌 Tips for choosing milk for a "standard" Matcha Latte
- Prioritize milk without sugar to control the sweetness, avoiding losing the refreshing aftertaste of matcha
- Can be combined 50% fresh milk + 50% plant milk (like oat) also a good tip
What are the fat levels of fresh milk and which one should you choose?
1. Whole milk – about 3.5% fat
✅ Should choose if you want a rich, creamy and smooth matcha latte
- Create a “high-class” feeling like in a Japanese cafe
- Helps milk foam last longer and be smoother
👉 This is the most ideal choice to make standard matcha latte
2. Semi-skimmed milk – about 1.5–2% fat
✅ Suitable if you want less fat, lighter on the stomach but still has a slight sweetness
- The latte will taste lighter, not too strong.
- Easy to drink for people not used to drinking full fat milk
3. Skim milk – <0.5% fat
❌ Not recommended for matcha latte
- The taste is bland, thin, difficult to create foam, making matcha lose its "smoothness" and charm.
- Only suitable if you need to lose weight strictly
📌 Should I add condensed milk to Matcha Latte?
Job should add condensed milk enter matcha latte or not depends on taste you want to aim for. Here's a quick breakdown for you to consider:
When to add condensed milk:
- You like sweet, fatty, rich taste
- Use slightly bitter or astringent matcha – condensed milk helps neutral and easier to drink
- When mixing Iced matcha , condensed milk helps keep the fat, not diluted when the ice melts
When condensed milk is not needed:
- You are aiming for elegant Japanese matcha flavor , light, less sweet
- Use whole milk or naturally sweetened plant milk (oat, almond)
- Want to make a version healthy more, less sugar or use sugar substitute (honey, agave syrup...)
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