Jasmine Matcha Latte
Introduction
This iced matcha latte blends jasmine tea with smooth matcha and milk. It's a quiet moment in a glass.
Story
Jasmine tea reminds me of home. My parents made it every morning in a big white teapot. When the lid came off, I would run over and breathe in the steam. That smell stuck with me.
Maybe that’s why I work with tea and wine now. Smell helps me feel close to things.
One day, I asked my wife to try something new. We brewed jasmine tea, whisked matcha, and poured both into a glass of milk and ice. That sip felt like memory and focus meeting in one place. We named it jasmine matcha latte.
It wasn’t just a drink. It felt like time folding in.
「茶とはただ湯をわかし茶をたてて飲むばかりなることと知るべし」 “Tea is nothing but this: boil water, make tea, and drink it.”
Recipe informations
5 minutes
5 minutes
1
Drinks
Zenergy Tea ™
Ingredients
Makes 1 glass
Jasmine Tea
6 grams jasmine loose-leaf tea
60 ml hot water (80°C / 176°F)
Matcha
2 grams ceremonial matcha
50 to 60 ml warm water (75 to 80°C)
To Serve
1/2 cup ice
50 ml milk
Instructions
1. Brew the jasmine tea
Steep 6g tea in 100ml hot water for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain and let it cool.
2. Whisk the matcha
Sift 2g matcha into a bowl. Add warm water. Whisk in a “W” motion until smooth.
3. Build your matcha latte
Add ice to a glass. Pour in jasmine tea. Add milk. Top with the matcha. You’ll see gentle green layers.
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Tips
Choose jasmine tea that’s scented, not flavored.
Add monk fruit syrup or honey if you want it sweet.
Always sift matcha to avoid clumps.
Almond milk gives a soft, clean finish.
Use a clear glass to enjoy the color.
Nutrition (Estimate per serving)
| Milk Type | Calories | Carbs | Caffeine |
| Whole milk | 95–110 | ~8.5 g | 60–75 mg |
| Oat milk | 110–130 | ~14.5 g | 60–75 mg |
| Almond milk | 50–70 | ~2.0 g | 60–75 mg |
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Final Note
This matcha latte is soft but full. It’s a glass of scent and stillness. The jasmine pulls you back. The matcha keeps you steady.
Drink it when the light feels kind and quiet.
Aileen Gong is a food creator, sommelier, and graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
She shares quiet, beautiful recipes that celebrate simple rituals and mindful flavors.
She grows blueberries in pots, hand-whisks her matcha, and believes every drink can be a small moment of peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use jasmine tea bags?
Answer
Yes, but loose-leaf gives a better scent and taste in your matcha latte.
Can I make this hot?
Answer
Yes. Skip the ice and use warm milk. Still a jasmine matcha latte, just cozy.
No bamboo whisk?
Answer
Use a frother or shake it in a jar. It may not be as smooth.
Can I prep it ahead?
Answer
Brew the jasmine tea and matcha. Chill them. Mix when ready.
Is it sweetened?
This matcha latte is unsweetened. Add your choice of sweetener if needed.
Will matcha overpower the jasmine?
Not with this ratio. Jasmine hits first, matcha lingers after.
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