Treat yourself to a delightful pick-me-up with my Sea Salt Matcha Latte! This homemade creation features a rich matcha base topped with a luxurious sea salt foam, offering a refreshing and indulgent experience in just minutes! Skip the cafe and enjoy this flavorful drink at home—it’s easy, delicious, and perfect for any time of day!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I absolutely love my Sea Salt Matcha Latte because it combines the creamy richness of homemade my Matcha Latte with a delightful Sea Salt Cream foam topping, just like the ones you’d find at your favorite boba shop and used my Sea Salt Foam Iced Green Tea and Taiwanese Sea Salt Coffee drinks! And best of all, the sea salt foam can be made in advance for even an easier time to assemble this drink on the go!
Crafted with real matcha powder just like in my Matcha Cold Foam, this drink captures the earthy essence of matcha complemented by the sweet and salty contrast of the foam. It’s perfect for anyone craving a quick, refreshing pick-me-up that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying, all in just a few minutes! If you’re ready to indulge in a taste of café-quality bliss right in your own kitchen, I promise this recipe will be your next go-to!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Matcha Powder – green tea leaves that have been ground into a powder. I recommend using culinary grade Matcha Powder for the best taste price ratio, but you can use ceremonial grade premium matcha if preferred.
- Hot Water – roughly 175F or 80C, the ideal temperature for whisking matcha.
- Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- Milk – can also use your choice of milk or milk alternative. Coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk etc.
- Heavy Cream – heavy whipping cream or double cream known in other parts of the world.
- Sea Salt – standard sea salt is best as it easily dissolves in the cream.
🍵 Matcha Note
For this recipe, I recommend using Culinary Grade Matcha. It offers great taste at a more affordable price than ceremonial matcha.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Directions
Step 1 In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sweetener and sea salt. Use a frother or a hand mixer on high speed until it reaches a thick and frothy consistency with soft peaks, typically taking about 30-45 seconds.
🌀 Mixing Pro Tip
Use a mixing bowl that will allow the frother to fully submerge in the liquid, which helps to avoid splashes. The foam is ready once you lift the mixer and notice Peaks Formed in the mixture.
Step 2 Add matcha powder, sweetener, and hot water to a cup. Then, use a matcha whisk or a frother to whisk until the liquid transforms into a rich dark green froth, ensuring a smooth texture with no clumps.
Step 3 Combine milk and heavy cream in a microwave-safe cup and microwave for 60 seconds or until warm. Slowly pour the warmed milk and heavy cream mixture into the whisked matcha in a cup.
Step 4 Top your matcha latte with the sea salt form.
🍵 Serving Pro Tip
Sip the matcha and savor sea salt cream Without Mixing them together. By doing so, you’ll fully appreciate the delightful layers of flavor in every sip.
Recipe Variations
If you’re in the mood for a cooler alternative, try whipping up my Iced Matcha Latte topped with the same sea salt foam from this recipe! Or for a double matcha drink with a matcha foam and a matcha base, you have to try my Matcha Cold Foam drink!
If you are in the mood for a classic tea drink instead, swap out the base matcha tea for my Homemade Milk Tea to create my Sea Salt Cream Milk Tea!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare the sea salt foam in advance?
Yes, you can! Prepare the sea salt foam ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for several days.
How do I ensure the sea salt foam is fluffy and creamy?
Whip the sea salt foam until stiff peaks form. This ensures a creamy texture that floats perfectly on your matcha latte. Just make sure not to over whip otherwise you will end up with a butter like texture.
Can I use a different type of milk for the matcha latte?
Yes, you can use any milk of your choice - dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk to make the matcha latte according to your dietary preferences.
Storage Tips
It’s best to enjoy this drink fresh after it is assembled. However, if you have leftover of the sea salt foam, it can be stored in a separate airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Other Recipes You Might Like
- Matcha Creme Frappuccino
- Salted Cream Coffee
- Matcha Cream Cheese Foam Milk Tea
- Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
Watch How To Make It
Sea Salt Matcha Latte
Ingredients
Matcha Latte
- 1/2 tsp Matcha Powder
- 1 tbsp Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 3 tbsp Hot Water
- 1 Cup Milk or milk of choice
- 1 tbsp Heavy Cream
Cream Foam
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 tsp Sweetener
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Combine heavy cream, sweetener and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Use a frother or a hand mixer and beat on high until it reaches a thick and frothy consistency with soft peaks, typically taking about 30-45 seconds.
- In a cup, combine matcha powder, sweetener and hot water. Whisk together until the liquid transforms into a rich dark green froth with no lumps using a matcha whisk or a frother.
- Combine milk and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 60 seconds or until the liquid is warmed. Slowly pour the warmed milk and cream mixture into the cup with matcha, stirring gently to combine.
- Top your matcha latte with the sea salt form.
