A lavender matcha latte is sweet, floral and a beautiful soft green, and it's easy to make at home. Here are two ways: a 30-second version using a ready-made sachet, and a from-scratch recipe with matcha and lavender powder. There's a cinnamon version too.

The quick way: use a latte mix

The GoMush® Lavender Matcha Latte Mix blends ceremonial grade matcha with lavender in single-serve sachets:

1. Empty one sachet into a mug.
2. Add a splash of hot (not boiling) water and whisk or froth until smooth.
3. Top up with warm milk or oat milk.

From scratch: lavender matcha latte recipe

Ingredients (1 mug)

• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• A small pinch (about ⅛ teaspoon) of lavender powder
• 30ml hot water, around 80°C (let the kettle stand for a few minutes after boiling)
• 200ml milk or oat milk
• 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar, to taste

Method

1. Sift the matcha and lavender into a bowl or mug. This is the secret to a lump-free latte.
2. Add the hot water and whisk in a zig-zag motion with a bamboo whisk or milk frother until smooth and frothy on top.
3. Stir in your sweetener.
4. Warm and froth the milk, then pour it over the matcha.

Iced lavender matcha latte

1. Whisk the matcha, lavender and sweetener with 30ml of warm water until smooth.
2. Fill a glass with ice and add 200ml of cold milk.
3. Pour the matcha over the top for that layered look, then stir.

Cinnamon matcha latte

Swap the lavender for a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon powder and make it the same way. It's warmer and more comforting, great for autumn. Or use the ready-made GoMush® Cinnamon Matcha Latte Mix.

Tips for a better matcha latte

• Don't use boiling water. It makes matcha taste bitter. Aim for around 80°C.
• Go easy on lavender. A little adds a floral note; too much tastes soapy. Start with a pinch.
• Sift first. Matcha clumps easily, and sifting takes seconds.
• Oat milk froths well and has a natural sweetness that suits both flavours.

Good to know

Matcha is a green tea, so it naturally contains caffeine, and matcha lattes aren't recommended for children. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, take medication or have a health condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist first.

For more matcha ideas, read how to use matcha powder. If you're a coffee drinker, try our mushroom coffee guide.