This Pistachio Matcha Latte is going to be your new favorite drink if you like earthy matcha and nutty pistachios.
The deep green tea flavor is well balanced by the rich, toasted pistachios, and the drink is smooth, creamy, and naturally sweet. Imagine your favorite matcha latte, but with an extra layer of warm, nutty bliss.
And the best part?You can easily create it at home!
Let’s get this done!
Tools & Ingredients
Tools
- Blender
- Little pot
- Whisk (a matcha whisk or an electric frother)
- Optional: a fine mesh filter for finer pistachio milk
- Cup for serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup of milk (or oat or almond milk if you don’t want dairy)
- ¼ cup of unsalted pistachios with the shells removed
- 1 teaspoon of matcha powder
- ¼ cup of hot water (not boiling!)
- 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Crushed pistachios (for garnish)
- A little bit of honey (for garnish)
Preparation Steps
- Put pistachios and milk in a blender and blend on high for 1 minute, or until smooth.
- If you want the pistachio milk to be really creamy, pour it through a fine mesh strainer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the matcha powder and hot water until they are smooth and frothy.
- Put the pistachio milk, vanilla extract, and honey (if using) in a small saucepan over low heat and stir gently.
- Pour the warm pistachio milk into a mug, then slowly stir in the matcha.
- For more sweetness, sprinkle crushed pistachios on top and drizzle honey on top.
Tips & Variations
- Use pistachios that aren’t salted! If you add salt to your latte, it will taste strange.
- Mix the pistachios carefully. The creamier the latte, the smoother the pistachio milk!
- Don’t let the matcha get too hot. To protect it from tasting bad, use warm water instead of boiling water.
- Add sugar to taste. Change the amount of honey or maple syrup to make it as rich as you prefer.
- Add some more flair! Add frothed milk to the top to make it look like a barista made it.
- If you don’t want dairy, you can use oat, almond, or coconut milk.
- To get a stronger matcha flavor, add ½ tsp extra matcha.
- For a sweeter version, add a little vanilla syrup or sweetened condensed milk.
- Chill the pistachio milk and matcha, then pour over ice!
- Fresh is best! If you’re making it ahead of time, keep the pistachio milk in the fridge separately and combine it with fresh matcha when you’re ready to serve.
Final Thoughts
That’s all there is to it! Your Pistachio Matcha Latte is ready to drink. Every sip is full of matcha deliciousness, and it tastes nutty and creamy. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Cheers! 🍵✨