Can’t decide between Matcha Latte and Chai Latte? How about both? Say hello to Matcha Chai Latte, the new Starbucks wonder. Here’s how you can make and spin it at home vegan, sugar-free and super healthy!
This delicious latte combines the aromatic punch of masala chai spices with the energetic kick of green tea powder, also known as matcha.
We love it because it combines so many healthy ingredients into one delicious drink super hot or cold.
So how do you make matcha chai latte? There are different ways to do this.
Some recipes start with a matcha latte and top it with a vanilla syrup chai foam, while others go the other way. And others mix half chai, half matcha latte.
In our recipe we took only the healthiest ingredients and kept things as simple as possible.
Only raw spices, green tea powder and low-fat, plant-based milk made it into our cups. nothing else!
So we first made a Chai Spiced Vegan Latte and then whisked it with matcha powder. Finally, we topped it with a frothy (soy milk based) foam. Simply!
For the Chai Latte you need the wonderful Indian spices that make the classic Masala chai mix: Cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns and anise.
Use the dry ground spices if you can so you don’t have to filter them out. Plus, you get tons of health benefits from sipping them straight from your cup of latte!
This Chai Matcha Latte is not only a warming, spicy and aromatic drink, but a pure health powerhouse. Why?
green tea powder and masala chai spices are amazing for heart health, digestion, blood sugar levels and even weight loss.
In short, a cup of this spiced green tea latte is a treat All-round health booster. So, get your favorite mug ready and let’s make a matcha chai latte together!
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frequently asked Questions
Which spices do you need for Chai Latte?
Classic spices for chai latte are ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, clove and anise.
You can substitute allspice for clove, fennel for anise, or nutmeg to substitute for both.
How do you infuse milk with chai spices?
The best way to prepare chai spiced latte is to boil the milk with the masala chai mixture and let the spices steep for a few minutes.
Use the ground spices when you can so you don’t have to strain them – and you’ll actually drink them in your latte and enjoy all the health benefits of these Ayurvedic spices.
You can also use whole cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, anise or clove seeds if you can’t find them ground.
Make sure you have a strainer or cloth bag, and check out our Chai Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe for instructions on how to infuse.
Can I prepare the chai latte without all the spices?
As an alternative to the individual spices, you can also prepare the Chai-Spiced Latte with one bag of Chai tea per cup.
The tea bag already contains the entire masala chai spice mix: add it to the milk and let it steep for 3-5 minutes before removing it.
However, the chai tea bag also contains black tea, which will make your chai matcha latte darker, a little brownish and caffeinated.
What is the best plant-based milk for this matcha chai latte?
We recommend using an easy-tasting vegan milk alternative for this recipe. Oat milk would be best as it’s creamy, plain and a little sweet.
Rice, almond, and hemp milk are good options, while soy milk gives you the nutritional profile closest to cow’s milk.
Soy milk is also one of the best options for frothing: it has the right amount of proteins and fats to give you a fluffy and stable foam when frothing.
Can you mix matcha directly into hot milk when making lattes?
To avoid lumps, it is best to mix matcha with chai milk by first whisking the green tea powder with some hot milk.
Use a matcha whisk, whisk, frother, or even a teaspoon.
When the matcha powder has completely dissolved, you can add the remaining hot milk.
Do you have matcha chai lattes hot or cold?
Matcha Chai Latte tastes hot or cold, like most other lattes, and the recipe works the same for either option.
Either way, you’ll need to warm the milk to infuse the masala chai spices or tea bags and dissolve the matcha powder.
We therefore recommend doubling the portions: enjoy a hot cup first and let the other one cool down in the fridge.
Then serve with ice for an iced matcha chai latte drink – just like Starbucks!
Ingredients
| Ground Ginger | 1/4 tsp |
| Cinammon | 1/4 tsp |
| Ground cardamom | 1 pinch |
| Ground black pepper | 1 pinch |
| Ground clove | 1 pinch |
| Ground star anise | 1 pinch |
| plant milk (preferably oat milk) | 300ml |
| matcha powder | 1 teaspoon |
| soy milk (for the foam) | taste good |
Step 1
Heat the milk over medium-high heat with all the masala chai spices: ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, clove, and anise.
See our tips and FAQs for substitutes and tips on chai spices and milk.
Let the milk boil for a minute while stirring to allow the spices to dissolve. Then turn off the heater.
Let the chai spices soak in the milk for 3 minutes – this also allows the milk to cool down a bit so it doesn’t get too hot (and damage those precious matcha antioxidants!).
step 2
Next, put matcha in a mug and pour in just a little warm chai milk.
Whisk well to dissolve the green tea powder and break up any clumps – you can use a matcha whisk, handheld frother, or just a teaspoon.
step 3
Pour in the remaining masala chai milk and mix well.
Now try the chai matcha latte and add a sweetener if you like.
We love it the way it is, but if it’s too bitter for you, stir in some sugar or sugar-free erythritol to taste.
step 4
Your healthy chai flavored green tea latte is ready!
You can optionally top it with frothed milk just like we did.
Use soy milk for best results; Heat in a saucepan and fill into a tall glass.
Dip the frother head just below the surface of the milk and froth for one minute.
Then let the milk sit for a few seconds to allow unfrothy milk to collect at the bottom of the glass.
Tilt the glass and let this excess milk trickle into a separate cup until only the frothed milk remains.
Finally, pour the froth over the Hot Chai Matcha Latte and enjoy!
Pair this green tea flavored latte with these gooey matcha mochi cookies, healthy blueberry oatmeal cookies, or fluffy raspberry matcha muffins!
tips
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Once made, you can store this green tea chai latte in a closed bottle, jar, or travel mug and refrigerate for up to 3 days.