Matcha has taken over our feeds, and we all know that famous coffee chain with the green logo that is killing it out there. Starbucks matcha lattes are everywhere: on TikTok, Instagram stories, aesthetic café snaps, and fueling your best (or worst) decisions. But let's be real: dropping $5+ every time you crave that creamy goodness? Hell nah. We don’t have that kinda money, tbh.
The good news? You can whip up your own matcha tea latte at home, save some cash, and flex your barista skills. Here’s my attempt at making a Starbucks matcha latte.
A quick disclaimer
So, before you snap at me and complain, here's the tea: apparently, every Starbucks barista seems to have their own spin on the matcha latte. Some shake it, others blend it, and a few might even add their personal touch. I've scrolled through countless TikToks (for research purposes, obviously) and found that methods vary. What I’m about to show you? It’s only one way to do it, the way I’ve seen baristas in my city make it. But feel free to try different methods and find your vibe.
Ingredients
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1 cup oat milk (or whatever milk you're vibing with, tbh)
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2 tsp Matcha DNA matcha powder (the magic dust)
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3 pumps classic syrup (about 1.5 tablespoons)
Here’s the how-to
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Combine the goodies: Pour your oat milk, matcha powder, and classic syrup into a frother. Now listen up, I’m using a frother because I don’t own a fancy coffee maker at home with those vapor thingies like the ones at Starbucks. If you do, then congrats, go for it. This is where I say some use a blender or a shaker. So you do you and see which one you prefer. We ain’t judging.
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Mix it up: Froth, blend, or shake until everything's smooth and creamy.
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Serve it your way: Pour into your favorite mug for a hot latte or over ice if you're feeling chilly.
Making it your own
Obviously, I've deep-dived into TikTok and found hundreds of ways that baristas recommend ordering. So here’s some epic approved tweaks, if you’re feeling fancy:
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Upgrade your milk:
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Coconut milk = tropical vibes
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Almond milk = nutty & light
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Soy milk = smooth & creamy
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Syrup glow-up:
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Swap classic syrup for:
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Vanilla syrup for a sweet twist
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White mocha syrup for a rich, chocolaty note
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Brown sugar syrup for caramel vibes (doesn’t this sound amazing?!)
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Extra drizzle:
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Add a shot of espresso for a dirty matcha
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Mix in a pump of chai syrup for a spicy kick
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Top with cinnamon or nutmeg for cozy vibes
Honestly, with all these options, I’m tempted to try a new combo every day…
So if you’re ready to save some bucks and become your own barista, run and grab Matcha DNA’s organic matcha powder now!! And if you’re in need of more inspo? Go check out our blog for other trendy matcha tea recipes, from smoothies to skincare DIYs. There has never been a better time to be creative, have fun, and be unapologetically yourself.
Byeee friend!
