Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte You’ll Crave Beyond Fall

Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte (Better Than Starbucks)

Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte (Better Than Starbucks)

Nio Team

Servings

1 drink

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Calories

110

Cuisine

Japanese

Category

Drink

This pumpkin spice matcha latte combines earthy matcha pumpkin flavor with warm autumn spices for the ultimate cozy drink. If you love pumpkin spice matcha Starbucks drinks, this homemade version is smoother, fresher and easy to customize. This pumpkin spice matcha latte recipe blends creamy almond milk, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice into a comforting matcha pumpkin spice latte you can enjoy hot or iced.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon premium matcha latte powder

  • ½ cup warm water (not boiling)

  • 1 cup almond milk (or plant milk of choice)

  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)

  • 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree

Directions

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    1. Sift the matcha powder into a bowl to prevent clumps and create a smooth pumpkin spice matcha latte recipe. Add the pumpkin pie spice and puree to build that classic matcha pumpkin spice flavor.

    2. Pour in the ½ cup of hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or frother until the pumpkin spice matcha is smooth and lightly frothy.

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    1. In a small saucepan, gently warm the almond milk over medium heat. Avoid boiling to keep your matcha pumpkin spice latte smooth and creamy.

    2. Stir in the maple syrup ato sweeten your pumpkin spice matcha. This step enhances the creamy texture and gives your pumpkin matcha latte a rich, velvety mouthfeel.

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    1. Pour the sweetened milk into mugs. Slowly add the whisked pumpkin spice matcha mixture and stir gently to combine.

    2. For a pumpkin spice matcha Starbucks-style finish, sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice on top. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade pumpkin matcha latte.

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    1. To make an iced pumpkin spice matcha latte, let the matcha cool slightly, fill a glass with ice, add the milk mixture and pour the matcha pumpkin base on top for a beautiful layered effect.

    How to Improve Your Pumpkin Spice Matcha

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    This pumpkin spice matcha latte recipe works great on its own, but if you really want it to taste even better than pumpkin spice matcha Starbucks, here are a few upgrades:

    Use Higher Quality Matcha

    Upgrading from culinary grade to ceremonial grade matcha not only improves the color of your matcha pumpkin spice latte, it also makes it smoother and less bitter. If you want to learn what a difference truly high quality matcha makes, you'll want to read this guide 👉 A Guide to Matcha Grades That Actually Makes Sense

    Sift Your Matcha First

    Clumps can ruin the texture of your pumpkin matcha latte, and once they get mixed in they are almost impossible to get rid of. You'll want to run the powder through a matcha sifter before whisking to create a silky pumpkin spice matcha.

    Make It Creamier

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    Swap almond milk for oat milk or coconut milk for a richer matcha pumpkin spice latte. Oat milk in particular creates a pumpkin spice matcha Starbucks-style texture. If you want to get back to the basics and explore how to make the best matcha latte possible, you'll want to read this 👉 complete guide to matcha latte recipes.

    If you'd like to explore more fall-inspired matcha drinks, you can also experiment with our 👉 hojicha latte recipe, which incorporates a warmer, roasted tea powder.

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