Shaken Brown Sugar Matcha Latte Recipe
A refreshing and creamy Shaken Brown Sugar Matcha Latte made with vibrant matcha green tea, rich dark brown sugar, smooth condensed milk, and a mix of milk and heavy cream. This easy-to-make beverage is shaken to create a frothy, delicious drink perfect for any time of the day.
- Author: Elena
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 teaspoons matcha tea powder
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 6 to 8 ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Combine base ingredients: In a mason jar, add matcha powder, dark brown sugar, vanilla bean paste, warm water, and sweetened condensed milk. Use an electric hand whisk to thoroughly combine all ingredients until smooth.
- Remove clumps: Scrape the bottom and sides of the jar with a mixing spoon to ensure there are no clumps of matcha powder remaining for a smooth texture.
- Add dairy and ice: Pour in the milk and heavy cream, then add 2 to 3 ice cubes to the jar. Close the lid tightly to prepare for shaking.
- Shake to froth: Shake the mason jar vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until the mixture is frothy and well blended.
- Serve: Pour the shaken matcha latte into a glass filled with the remaining 4 to 5 ice cubes. Optionally, top with whipped cream and dust additional matcha powder over the top before enjoying.
Notes
- Use warm water to help dissolve the matcha powder evenly without clumps.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of brown sugar and condensed milk to your preference.
- Vanilla bean paste adds a richer vanilla flavor but vanilla extract works as a convenient alternative.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and heavy cream with almond, oat, or soy milk and coconut cream.
- Shaking the mixture well is key to achieving a frothy, creamy texture typical of this latte.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240 ml)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: matcha latte, shaken matcha, brown sugar matcha, iced matcha drink, creamy matcha latte, Japanese tea drink