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No. 0479 Japanese Free recipe

Velvety Matcha Latte with Tulip Art

Bright green tea whisked to a smooth paste, then crowned with silky steamed milk poured into a layered tulip. The flavor is grassy and a touch sweet, with a round creaminess that makes it a gentle alternative to coffee on slow mornings. Practice the pour and it gets prettier every time.

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Green matcha latte with white tulip latte art in a cup on a rustic wooden table
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Serves
1
Level
Hard
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Method 7 steps

  1. Sift the matcha into a wide cup to break up any clumps, which otherwise stay gritty.

  2. Add 2 tablespoons of 175 F water and whisk in a quick zigzag motion with a bamboo whisk or small frother for 20 to 30 seconds, until smooth and lightly foamy. Stir in the honey and the extra tablespoon of water.

  3. Steam or heat the milk to about 140 F, aerating only for the first few seconds so it forms fine, glossy microfoam with no big bubbles.

  4. Tap the milk jug on the counter and swirl it until the surface looks like wet paint.

  5. Tilt the cup, pour from about 3 inches high into the center until the cup is half full, then lower the spout close to the surface.

  6. Pour a small white blob, stop, push a second blob into it, then repeat once more to stack the tulip layers.

  7. Finish by lifting the jug slightly and drawing a thin line through the center of the shapes, dust the saucer edge with a pinch of matcha and serve immediately.

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