Who says lattes are just for winter? With matcha's versatile flavor profile, you can enjoy delightful lattes all year long. By pairing matcha with seasonal ingredients, you can craft unique beverages that celebrate the essence of each season.
In this guide, we'll whisk you through four creative matcha latte recipes - each inspired by spring, summer, fall, and winter. Whether you're cooling off in July or cozying up in December, there's a matcha latte to match your mood.
Spring: Floral Matcha Lavender Latte
Light, Floral & Awakening
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a Lavender Matcha Latte, a drink that mirrors blooming flowers and gentle weather.
Ingredients:
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1 cup milk (dairy, oat, or almond)
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1 tsp culinary lavender buds (or 1–2 drops food-grade lavender extract)
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Honey, to taste
Instructions:
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Sift and whisk your matcha with 2–3 tbsp hot water until frothy.
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In a saucepan, heat milk with lavender and let steep for 1–2 minutes. Strain.
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Sweeten milk with honey, then pour into the matcha.
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Optional: garnish with a few dried lavender buds.
Alternative: Swap lavender for 1 tsp rosewater or rose simple syrup to make a delicate Rose Matcha Latte.
Why It Works:
Floral ingredients pair beautifully with matcha's natural grassy notes, as supported by flavor pairing principles explored in Bon Appétit's guide to tea-based drinks.
Summer: Iced Strawberry Matcha or Matcha Lemonade
Cool, Fruity & Refreshing
When the heat rises, nothing beats an iced matcha latte with summer fruits or zesty citrus.
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Ingredients:
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1–2 tsp Everyday Grade Matcha
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1 cup milk
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4–5 fresh strawberries (or 1 tbsp strawberry jam)
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½ cup cold water
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Ice
Instructions:
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Blend strawberries with milk until smooth and frothy.
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Shake matcha and cold water in a jar until fully dissolved.
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Fill glass with ice, pour in strawberry milk, then layer matcha on top.
Matcha Lemonade (Matcha Arnold Palmer)
Ingredients:
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1 tsp matcha
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2/3 cup fresh lemonade
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Ice
Instructions:
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Whisk matcha in a few tbsp hot water, let cool.
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Fill glass with lemonade and ice.
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Pour matcha concentrate on top and stir.
Why It Works:
Cold matcha complements fruit's natural sweetness and acidity. Matcha is also rich in L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm alertness (NIH Study on L-theanine and stress)—perfect for keeping cool in summer heat.
Fall: Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
Cozy, Spiced & Comforting
Fall flavors aren't just for coffee. Matcha's earthy tones blend surprisingly well with pumpkin and warm spices.
Ingredients:
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1 cup milk
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1–2 tbsp pumpkin puree
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1/4 tsp pumpkin spice (or blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
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1–2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions:
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Heat milk with pumpkin, spices, and maple syrup. Stir well.
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Whisk matcha separately with hot water.
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Combine both, froth, and serve warm.
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Optional: top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Prefer more spice? Try a Matcha Chai Latte with cardamom, cloves, and black pepper.
Why It Works:
Pumpkin's mellow sweetness and warm spices enhance matcha's complexity without overpowering it. A great coffee alternative for PSL season.
Winter: Peppermint or Gingerbread Matcha Latte
Indulgent, Warming & Festive
Bring in the holidays with cool peppermint or gingerbread spices, perfect matches for rich green tea!
Peppermint Matcha Latte
Ingredients:
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1 tsp Chalait Matcha
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1 cup milk + 1 tbsp cream (optional)
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1/4 tsp peppermint extract
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1–2 tsp sweetener (honey, maple, or sugar)
Instructions:
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Heat milk gently with peppermint and sweetener.
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Whisk matcha separately, combine, and froth.
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Garnish with crushed peppermint or a mini candy cane.
Matcha Gingerbread Latte
Ingredients:
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1 tsp matcha
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1 cup milk
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1/2 tsp molasses
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1/4 tsp gingerbread spice (ginger, cinnamon, clove)
Instructions:
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Heat milk with molasses and spices.
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Whisk matcha separately, then combine.
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Sweeten to taste.
Why It Works:
Mint and spice complement matcha's natural bitterness while creating a festive, comforting drink. Bonus: Matcha contains catechins, antioxidants linked to immune support (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health)—great for winter wellness.
Tips for Preparing the Perfect Matcha Latte
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Whisk first: Always whisk matcha in hot (not boiling) water before combining with milk.
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Sweeten carefully: Adjust sweetness based on added ingredients, fruits, syrups, and extracts may already add sugar.
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Quality matters: Use Chalait's Ceremonial Grade Matcha for floral or delicate recipes, and Everyday Grade for richer, spiced drinks.
Celebrate the Seasons with Chalait Matcha
Matcha isn't just a superfood. It's a ritual, a mood, and a reflection of the seasons. By rotating your matcha latte flavors throughout the year, you'll elevate your daily tea routine and rediscover matcha's many dimensions.
Ready to whisk up your next seasonal favorite? Stock up on Chalait's matcha tins here, and tag us on Instagram @chalaitmatcha with your seasonal sips!
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