If you love citrusy flavors, then this fragrant orange blossom matcha latte is for you. It tastes and smells like an orange grove in bloom! This unique matcha latte unites orange blossom water with just a drop of orange oil for a combination that is both floral and bright.
One of the things I love best about this orange matcha latte is its ability to transcend seasons. The orange blossom feels perfect for spring and summer. On the other hand, the orange oil is cozy, fragrant, and just a tiny bit bitter, which feels right for the colder months. That means you can sip this latte year-round, either hot or iced.
If you've never tried citrus flavors in your lattes before, I'm excited for you to experiment with this recipe. You can easily adjust the amounts to your own tastes to find your own perfect balance of sweet, floral, and bitter notes. I think you're going to love this orange blossom matcha latte!
You'll find many orange matcha latte recipes online, although this one is different than what is typically shared. Many versions use orange juice, which can feel too acidic for sensitive stomachs and can actually curdle the milk in a latte (depending on what kind of milk you use). While a latte made with orange juice is summery and refreshing, an orange blossom latte is more balanced and nuanced, with a softer citrus flavor and a delicate floral finish.
Another key difference is that orange blossom matcha lattes tend to rely on just orange blossom water for flavor. When I was testing this recipe, I found it to be too overpoweringly floral and one-note if I used orange blossom water on its own. This version brings in just a drop of orange oil for a more complex flavor that balances floral, citrus, and bitter notes.
This citrus matcha latte is easy to make and uses just a few ingredients. Keep in mind that we all have very different palates when it comes to floral, citrus, and bitter flavors, so I highly suggest adjusting the amounts in the recipe to your own tastes. To make this latte, you'll just combine your milk of choice with a touch of maple syrup for sweetness, a quarter teaspoon of orange blossom water, and a drop of orange oil. Then you'll make the matcha shot and add it to the orange-infused milk.
Orange blossom water is a fragrant floral liquid made by distilling the blossoms of the bitter orange tree into water. It has a light, citrusy aroma with floral notes that add brightness without the acidity found in orange juice. Commonly used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, it can be added to desserts, beverages, and syrups for an aromatic flavor. You'll want to use restraint in how much orange blossom water you add to this latte though, since too much can taste overpowering and soapy.
Orange oil is a concentrated essential oil extracted from the peels of oranges, typically through cold pressing. It has a bold, bright citrus flavor that is significantly more intense than orange zest or orange extract. It’s often used in baking to add a clean, vibrant orange note with some bitter undertones. Make sure to exercise restraint and only use a drop, otherwise this orange matcha latte will taste too fragrant and bitter.
Here's what you'll need for this orange blossom matcha latte recipe, as well as some thoughts, tips, and possible substitutions. If you make any substitutions, I'd love to hear about it in the comments section below.
If you love matcha, then you've come to the right place. I'm a huge matcha fan and have lots of matcha recipes here for you to explore. If you're interested in other matcha drinks, you'll love this Vanilla Lilac Matcha Latte for spring, this Blue Coconut Matcha Latte for summer, and this Honey Fig Matcha Latte for fall. This simple Salted Maple Matcha Latte is my personal daily go-to. Matcha works great in a smoothie too; I make this Green Protein Smoothie every morning for breakfast.
Like matcha treats? For an easy, satisfying nibble, check out this Honey Matcha Freezer Fudge. If you're a chocolate lover, I think you'll enjoy these Raw Vegan Matcha Brownie Bites. If you're a cookie person (and who isn't??), these White Chocolate Macadamia Matcha Cookies are easy and made with nourishing ingredients. Over the holidays, you'll go crazy for this Christmas Matcha Puppy Chow.
Since matcha plays a starring role in this orange blossom matcha latte, you'll want to make sure you use a premium matcha that's bright green and has a delicate flavor with no grassy or bitter notes. My go-to is Matcha Nude; it's the only matcha I use at home and I recommend it so highly. Use the code ROGUE to get 15% off your order.
I can't wait for you to try this orange blossom matcha latte. The combination of floral orange blossom water, a drop of citrusy and bitter orange oil, and fragrant matcha is special and unique. It's a lovely way to make an orange matcha latte without juice, yielding a drink that's more balanced, less acidic, and a bit cozier.
There are so many ways you can enjoy this citrus matcha latte. Try making it iced on a sunny spring morning, or try making it hot at the height of citrus season during winter. The flavors are balanced and versatile, plus this latte is very easy to make, so there's no reason it can't become your daily go-to.
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This naturally sweetened orange matcha latte is made with orange blossom water and a hint of orange oil for a bright and floral citrus flavor. It works beautifully year-round and can be served either hot or iced.
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