This Matcha Turmeric Latte is a great option to start your morning or to perk up your afternoon without the coffee jitters. It’s a creamy and frothy beverage with earthy tones packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
This turmeric matcha latte is an excellent sip for mid-afternoon or warms me up on a cold winter’s day. This latte is so comforting, with a great flavor and many health benefits.
If you’re looking to expand your matcha recipe collection, you might want to give the matcha chai latte and oat milk matcha latte a try. They’re both delicious and easy to make, perfect for a cozy morning or afternoon treat.
Some other hot beverages to try are this rose chai latte, butterfly pea latte, dirty chai latte, sweet Šerbet, Serbian apple kompot, or oat milk hot chocolate.
If you like iced beverages, try this dalgona latte, iced oat milk latte, iced almond milk latte, or dirty matcha latte.
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Easy to make: With minimal equipment, tools, and simple steps, you will prepare this café-style beverage in no time!
- Rich in nutrients: This latte combines antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components perfectly.
- Great flavor: This latte has divine creamy and earthy tones from matcha and a nice kick from turmeric and ginger, which combine in a smooth, frothy beverage.
Ingredients
- Milk: For this recipe, I used oat milk. Feel free to use any milk you prefer, but there might be slight differences in flavor. For more information about which milk to use, please refer to the Substitutions and Variations section.
- Matcha powder: You will need one to one and a half teaspoons based on how strong the matcha taste you prefer. I used the latte grade matcha powder, specifically Jade Leaf café style sweetened matcha powder. I like this matcha powder because of its great taste, and it also dissolves very easily when preparing any beverage. This matcha powder is slightly sweetened, so you most likely won’t need any additional sweetener. To learn more about matcha benefits and decide which matcha powder to pick, please refer to The Benefits of Turmeric and Matcha and How to Pick the Best Matcha for You sections. These are no affiliate links. It’s an informational section to help you pick what works best for your preferences.
- Turmeric powder: A little goes a long way. Adding more turmeric powder will create a bitter flavor, which will not be pleasant. Besides using it for drinks, turmeric powder is excellent for soups and stews and for adding to chicken or seafood casseroles. It also adds coloring to meat, rice, and vegetables. To read more about turmeric benefits, please refer to The Benefits of Turmeric and Matcha section.
- Ground ginger: A smidge of ground ginger is plenty for this latte.
- Coconut oil: We need half a teaspoon per cup of latte. I used organic refined coconut oil, which does not impart flavor. Coconut oil will help make the latte frothier and creamier.
- Warm water: We need some warm water to dissolve the matcha powder before mixing it with other ingredients. I recommend ensuring that you are using warm and not boiling water. Otherwise, you will burn matcha, resulting in a bitter taste.
See recipe card for quantities.
The Benefits of Turmeric and Matcha
- Turmeric Benefits: One of the main benefits of turmeric powder is reducing inflammation and helping with arthritis. It’s also a great source of vitamins and minerals. If you want to learn more about turmeric benefits, the article from Healthline is a great resource.
- Matcha Powder Benefits: Matcha is high in antioxidants and boosts brain function. It also promotes a positive mood and more energy. The article from Healthline is an excellent resource for reading about matcha benefits.
This golden matcha latte is a perfect combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components.
How to Pick the Best Matcha for You
Finding a perfect matcha powder that works for you is complex, with many different options. Some of the things to consider are:
- Look for latte-grade or ceremonial-grade matcha green tea powder: this matcha powder will have better quality resulting in better flavor. Usually, this matcha is more expensive, but with the amount you need for each latte, it will last you for a while.
- Sweetened or non-sweetened matcha powder: The sweetened option will work for you if you enjoy sweetened beverages. It will not be too sweet for most people. On the other hand, if you prefer to add your sweetener and decide how much you want to add, then the non-sweetened option will work great.
- Color: The quality matcha has a bright green color.
This article may help you decide which matcha powder to pick.
Substitutions and Variations
- Make an iced latte: To make an iced matcha turmeric latte, add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and well incorporated. Add ice cubes to a tall glass and pour the latte over the ice. Sprinkle other spices if preferred.
- Add more spices: If you like to experiment with spices, feel free to add whichever. You can also sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg once you assemble the latte.
- Use different milk: Pick smooth and creamy milk (avoid oily options – it can have an unpleasant texture and taste). Some of the options are soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or even dairy option.
- Add sweetener of choice: If you use a non-sweetened matcha powder, use a sweetener. Some options are maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey (for non-vegan latte).
Instructions
For detailed ingredients and measurements, please refer to the recipe card. Here are easy steps to make a perfect turmeric matcha latte:
- Prepare the golden milk:
- Add milk, coconut oil, turmeric powder, and ground ginger to a medium size pot and heat on medium-high heat. Whisk with a wire whisk until the coconut oil dissolves and all spices are well incorporated with milk.
- Heat until it simmers (until 5 minutes). Occasionally whisk with a wire whisk.
- When the milk starts simmering, froth the milk with a wire whisk until foamy. To make it even frothier, froth with a hand milk frother. Remove from the heat.
- Prepare the matcha mixture:
- Add warm water to a tall glass or cup. Add matcha powder. Froth with a hand milk frother until no clumps are left (around 5-10 seconds). Another option is to use a bamboo whisk.
- Assemble the latte:
- Pour matcha paste into warm golden milk. Mix until combined. If preferred, froth with a hand milk frother for a foamier latte.
- Pour the latte into a heat-resistant cup or a mug. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg if preferred, or add some dry edible flowers for a pretty presentation. Enjoy!
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Don’t burn matcha: Use warm water instead of boiling water to ensure you don’t burn matcha. The ideal temperature is 175 Fahrenheit or 80 Celsius. Burned matcha will result in a bitter flavor.
- Add ground black pepper to help with turmeric absorption: Adding a little bit of ground black pepper will help with turmeric absorption.
- Gently stir the latte: The longer the latte sits over time, the more spices will settle. Just give it a gentle stir to re-incorporate all the flavors.
Storage
This recipe yields only one serving/cup of turmeric matcha latte. It’s best if served once prepared.
One thing to mention is once you open the matcha powder package, keep it in the cool area – I keep it in the fridge. Matcha powder will lose its taste and benefits the longer it stays open.
Recipe FAQs
The turmeric matcha latte is a perfect combination of herbal and earthy tones with a peppery kick.
Yes, absolutely. Matcha and turmeric are great powerhouses when it comes to health benefits. With its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, among other things, this is a great combination.
Yes, matcha turmeric has caffeine. It does not contain the same caffeine levels as coffee, but enough to keep a clean and sustainable energy boost without the mid-day coffee jitters.
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Recipe
Matcha Turmeric Latte
Equipment
- medium-size pot
- Wire whisk
- Tall mug
- hand-held milk frother
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup oat milk
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- A smidge of ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Add milk, coconut oil, turmeric powder, and ground ginger to a medium size pot and heat on medium-high heat. Whisk with a wire whisk until the coconut oil dissolves and all spices are well incorporated with milk.
- Heat until it simmers (until 5 minutes). Occasionally whisk with a wire whisk.
- When the milk starts simmering, froth the milk with a wire whisk until foamy. To make it even frothier, froth with a hand milk frother. Remove from the heat.
- Add warm water to a tall glass or cup. Add matcha powder. Froth with a hand milk frother until no clumps are left (around 5-10 seconds). Another option is to use a bamboo whisk.
- Pour matcha paste into warm golden milk. Mix until combined. If preferred, froth with a hand milk frother for a foamier latte.
- Pour the latte into a heat-resistant cup or a mug. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg if preferred, or add some dry edible flowers for a pretty presentation. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pick smooth and creamy milk (avoid oily options it can have an unpleasant texture and taste).
- Water temperature matters, do not boil water. It will burn matcha, producing a more bitter flavor (176 F or 80 C).
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