Matcha latte
A hot matcha latte with latte art | |
| Type | Beverage (hot and iced) |
|---|---|
| Associated cuisine | Japanese cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Matcha and milk |
Matcha latte (抹茶ラテ) is a beverage made by combining matcha, a powdered green tea originating from Japan, with milk or a milk substitute. It can be served hot or iced and is considered a tea-based counterpart to the traditional coffee latte. Matcha lattes rose to international prominence in the 2020s due to social media visibility, expansion by major cafe chains, and their association with wellness-oriented lifestyle aesthetics.