Chai Matcha Latte | The Perfect Blend Of Matcha & Chai

Chai Matcha Latte is the perfect tea drink that combines the strength and slight bitterness of matcha and the delicious spices of spiced chai. Together these two create a smooth and delicious creamy drink that is perfect when served hot during the fall and winter seasons and served iced during the warmer seasons. While this drink sounds like a dream, it’s also easy to mess up, too much chai as you’ll wash out the matcha flavor, too much matcha and you’ll end up with bitter tea. It takes the perfect ratio of both, combined with a creamy base and sweetness o make that perfect tea latte that we all love.

This post is all about creating the perfect chai matcha latte! We made sure to cover both iced and hot versions so you’ll find the perfect recipe for you ☺️

Commonly asked questions for a matcha chai latte

What is matcha chai latte?

A chai matcha latte is a delicious combination of chai tea, matcha, and milk and is topped with milk foam. The latte can be made iced or hot and can be made from homemade chai tea, chai syrup, or store-bought chai tea.

Are chai and matcha good together?

Yes, matcha really pairs well with most things when it comes to coffee and tea. The spices in the chai tea and the smooth sweet nuttiness of matcha compliment each other perfectly!

Where can I get a matcha chai latte?

Matcha chai lattes are available pretty much at most coffee shops and drive-thrus. Even if it’s not on the menu, these baristas are typically trained in making all kinds of drinks and most likely wouldn’t mind making a chai tea and throwing some matcha and milk in it.

Does starbucks have a matcha chai latte?

Starbucks does not have a matcha chai latte on their menu. However, you can ask for a chai tea latte and add on matcha powder. Or you can order a matcha latte and add in pumps of chai syrup, both ways get you to the same end result which is an amazing matcha chai latte.

Is matcha the same thing as green tea?

Matcha is made from grinding up green tea leaves into a fine powder. The type of matcha whether it be high grade or low grade depends on when the green tea leaves were harvested. Matcha because of how its made is typically higher in antioxidants and caffeine. Green tea on the other hand is made just a bit differently and is typically in tea bags. Since matcha is a lot more concentrated than green tea you will typically only need 1-2 tsp per cup.

How to order a matcha chai latte at Starbucks

There are two ways to get yourself a matcha chai latte at Starbucks. The first way is to order a chai tea latte either hot or cold and ask for 2-3 scoops of matcha powder, depending on how heavy of a matcha flavor you would like. Another way to order this tasty drink is to get yourself a matcha latte and ask for 2-3 pumps of chai syrup in it.

Why you’ll love it

• This recipe made from spicy chai and matcha is super simple to make. You start out with a base of chai or matcha and add the other flavoring in and voila you have a matcha chai latte.
• Matcha is a Japanese powder made from processed green tea leaves so it’s basically powdered tea.
• Chai can be bought in tea bag format or you can even make it from scratch with the right spices.

How to Make a hot matcha chai latte.

Matcha chai latte ingredients and equipment

Matcha powder

Chai flavoring: tea homemade or store-bought, chai syrup homemade or store-bought

Hot matcha latte recipe- matcha latte with chai syrup

Recipe Calls For

• 6 oz milk
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 1 oz hot water
• 4 tablespoons chai syrup

How to make it

This recipe is made using a matcha base and adding chai syrup. The chai syrup can be either store-bought or our favorite is to make it homemade. Homemade chai syrup can be done in a few different ways. One is to make it using chai tea bags, a small amount of hot water, and some sugar. The other way is a little more time-consuming because you skip store-bought chai tea bags and make chai tea from scratch and then add sugar to make this simple syrup entirely from scratch.

1. start out by heating milk in a sauce pan or in the microwave.
2. after your milk is warm, you can froth it using a milk frother, whisk, etc.
3. pour frothed milk into your serving cup.
4. meanwhile, get 1 oz of hot water and mix in 2 tsp matcha powder until there are no clumps
5. pour matcha water into your frothed milk.
6. add in chai syrup and stir.
7. after adding all ingredients to your drink and stirring you may top with frothed milk or a sprinkle of matcha or cinnamon.

Hot Matcha Latte Recipe- Chai Tea With Matcha Powder

Recipe Calls For

• 1 chai tea bag in 2 oz water
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 1 oz hot water
• 6 oz milk (any milk, dairy or non-dairy will work)

How To Make It

This recipe calls for chai tea which can be made in several ways. You can either buy chai tea bags from the store to use in this recipe. Or you can make your own homemade chai tea to use in this recipe as well.

1. prepare your chai tea by steeping 1 chai tea bag in 2 oz water.
2. mix 2 tsp matcha powder in 1 oz hot water until no clumps are left.
3. heat milk in a sauce pan or in the microwave.
4. pour heated milk into a serving cup, then pour chai tea flavoring and matcha flavoring into the milk. Stir matcha, chai and milk until combined.
5. top drink with matcha powder or cinnamon powder.

How to make an iced matcha chai latte

Iced matcha chai latte ingredients and equipment

Matcha powder

Chai flavoring: tea homemade or store-bought, chai syrup homemade or store-bought

Ice

Iced matcha chai latte recipe- matcha latte with chai syrup

If you love matcha make sure to try our matcha recipes: Matcha Cold Foam, Matcha Latte, and Matcha Cold Brew

Recipe Calls For

• 6 oz milk

• 2 tsp matcha powder

• 4 tablespoons chai syrup

How to make it

1. get 1 oz of hot water and mix in 2 tsp matcha powder until there are no clumps
2. pour 6 oz of milk into a cup and froth it using a milk frother, mason jar, whisk, etc.
3. fill serving cup 3/4 full with ice.
4. pour frothed milk over ice into your serving cup.
5. pour matcha into your frothed milk.
6. add in chai syrup and stir.
7. after adding all ingredients to your drink and stirring you may top with frothed milk or a sprinkle of matcha or cinnamon.

Iced matcha latte recipe- chai tea with matcha powder

Recipe Calls For

• 1 chai tea bag

• 2 oz hot water

• 2 tsp matcha powder

• 6 oz milk (any milk, dairy or non-dairy will work)

How to make it

1. prepare your chai flavoring method. Either steep 1 chai tea bag in 2 oz of hot water. OR use 1/2 cup of your homemade chai tea concentrate.
2. mix 2 tsp matcha powder in 1 oz hot water until no clumps are left.
3. fill serving cup 3/4 full with ice
4. pour milk into a cup and froth it using a milk frother, mason jar, whisk, etc.
5. pour frothed milk over ice into a serving cup, then pour chai tea flavoring and matcha flavoring into the milk. Stir matcha, chai, and milk until combined.
6. top the drink with milk foam, matcha powder, or cinnamon powder.

Recipe Notes:

• These recipes require matcha powder, be sure to use high-grade ceremonial matcha powder. Ceremonial matcha powder is typically a darker shade of green as it’s made from tea leaves that have a higher chlorophyll concentration. This ceremonial matcha has a natural sweetness to it and is not as bitter as culinary matcha making it perfect for daily drinking.
• Chai syrup or chai tea concentrate can be store-bought or homemade. Our recipe for homemade chai syrup is…
• Chai tea can typically be spicy, or sweet with hints of vanilla. Whichever chai tea you wish to use will work just fine for this recipe. If you desire sweet hints of vanilla then choose a chai tea that has cinnamon and vanilla in it. If you desire a spicier tea blend then choose a spicy chai tea.
• Any type of milk can be used for these recipes, whether it be dairy or non-dairy, high fat or low fat.