Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
A Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte is perfect for fall! This creamy matcha latte is lightly sweetened and full of earthy matcha and warm pumpkin spice flavor. It’s perfectly cozy and comforting! Using 4 ingredients and taking only 7 minutes, you can enjoy this warm or iced fall-inspired matcha latte all season long!
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Why This Recipe is So Good
- It’s your favorite matcha latte dressed up for fall! I love matcha with a passion and the addition of pumpkin spice mix is the perfect way to enjoy my favorite matcha lattes during the warmer months. You can enjoy it warm or over ice – both methods are provided below and in the recipe card.
- It takes 7 minutes to prepare. Whether you enjoy it iced or warm this pumpkin spice matcha latte is so super simple to make using only 4 ingredients – matcha green tea powder, pumpkin spice mix, milk, and sugar.
Recipe Ingredients
- Matcha – Matcha is made when young green tea leaves are shaded just before picking to increase their vibrant green color. From here, the leaves are then dried and ground into a fine powder. Use ceremonial-grade matcha powder instead of culinary-grade for a smooth and delicate matcha flavor. Culinary grade can sometimes taste bitter.
- Pumpkin pie spice – Also called pumpkin spice mix. This is a combination of warm spices commonly used to make pumpkin pie like ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger. Ground allspice is sometimes used as well. You can make your own or use a store-bought mix.
- Milk – I used whole dairy milk, but it can be substituted for your favorite non-dairy variety like unsweetened almond milk or oat milk.
- Sugar – Just a little bit of granulated sugar is used for sweetness. This matcha latte is lightly sweetened so feel free to increase to sugar to taste. Substitute with stevia, maple syrup or honey.
- Water – Used to whisk the matcha powder together to avoid clumping in the milk.
- Vanilla – Optional! Gives the latte a richer flavor.
How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Warm Latte instructions:
- In a small saucepan whisk water and matcha powder together until frothy. Next add in milk, sugar, and pumpkin spice mix. Stir until combined then heat over medium heat until hot and steamy, stirring occasionally.
- Once hot, pour pumpkin spice matcha latte into a mug. Serve topped with pumpkin spice whipped cream or a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
Iced Latte Instructions:
- In a small bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons of warm water and matcha powder until smooth and frothy using an electric milk frother or a bamboo whisk. Stir in sugar and pumpkin spice mix until combined.
- Fill a large glass halfway with ice then pour over the milk and the prepared matcha mixture. Stir and enjoy! Top with whipped cream if you like or a sprinkle of pumpkin spice mix.
Frequently Asked Questions —
Absolutely! If you want to increase the pumpkin flavors include 2 tablespoons of 100% pure pumpkin puree to either drink!
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Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
Equipment
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Small mixing bowl
- 1 Electric milk frother or bamboo whisk
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons matcha powder ceremonial grade
- 1 – 2 tablespoons water
- 1 ½ cups whole milk or the milk of your choice
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar or to taste
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
Optional
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pumpkin spice whipped cream for serving
- Ice if making an iced latte
Instructions
Warm Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
- In a small sauce pot whisk matcha powder and water together with a bamboo whisk until combined and frothy.
- Next, pour in the milk, sugar, and pumpkin spice mix. Whisk to combine then heat over medium heat until hot and steaming not boiling, making sure to stir occasionally.
- Pour into a mug then serve topped with a pinch of pumpkin spice mix or pumpkin spice whipped cream.
Iced Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of warm water and matcha powder until frothy using a bamboo whisk or an electric milk frother. Stir in the sugar and pumpkin spice mix until combined.
- Fill a large glass halfway with ice, pour over 1 cup of milk then the matcha mixture. Top with pumpkin spice whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Matcha: Ceremonial-grade matcha has a subtle grassy and earthy flavor. It’s excellent for lattes and is better tasting than culinary-grade matcha which can be bitter with a stronger grassy flavor. However, if you want to use culinary grade this brand is a great option, it isn’t bitter and has a wonderful flavor!
- Whisk matcha with water before combining with milk: Whisking your matcha powder with 1-2 tablespoons of water will keep it from clumping when combined with the milk.
- Make it dairy-free: Use coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk instead of dairy milk.
- Pumpkin: Feel free to add 1 – 2 tablespoons of 100% pure pumpkin puree(not pumpkin pie filling) to your latte to increase the fall and pumpkin flavors.
- Make it refined-sugar-free: Use an all-natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or stevia instead of granulated sugar.
Nutrition
All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.