This salted maple matcha latte is my own personal daily ritual; I can't get enough of the sweet/salty flavor. Unlike a standard maple matcha latte, the addition of flaky sea salt enhances the natural sweetness of the maple and creates a more balanced, complex flavor. I make this exact recipe almost every day of the week and I can't wait for you to try it.
Although I have a lot of matcha recipes here on the blog, this simple combination is my personal favorite. It's easy to make, works great either hot or iced, and the flavors make sense year-round. This delicately sweet, salted matcha latte can easily serve as a cozy hot drink during the winter or a refreshing iced drink during the summer. It truly is a staple.
Ready to dive in? You'll only need a few simple ingredients and a couple of minutes to create this sweet/salty matcha latte!
This simple matcha latte recipe is a flavor powerhouse. Although there are just a few ingredients, each one serves a specific function. Once you start making your matcha with this specific combination, you may never go back to a matcha that's just sweet. Here's why these two key flavors work in such good harmony:
There are many reasons why making a maple matcha latte works beautifully. Most importantly, maple syrup is more flavorful than sugar, simple syrup, or pre-sweetened matcha blends. Additionally, while sugar is just empty calories, maple syrup contains some nutrients like manganese, copper, and riboflavin. Finally, if you live in a place where maple syrup is produced, you can get it locally (and eating locally is always a win!).
If you've never tried making a matcha latte with maple syrup before, I hope you will. Even just a teaspoon of local maple syrup will completely transform your drink.
The easiest way to upgrade a standard maple matcha latte? Add a bit of salt! Just a small pinch of flaky sea salt transforms it into something more complex and satisfying. The salt actually makes the maple taste sweeter, and it adds some nice balance. Additionally, sea salt (especially artisan versions) contains key minerals like magnesium and potassium, as well as trace minerals like zinc, copper, and iodine.
This naturally-sweetened matcha latte is easy to make in just a couple of minutes. First, you'll combine whatever milk you want to use with a teaspoon or two of maple syrup and a few pinches of flaky sea salt. You can then heat the salted maple milk (for a hot matcha latte) or pour it over ice (for an iced matcha latte).
Next, you'll combine matcha powder with a dash of water and whisk it until perfectly smooth (this is the process of making the matcha "shot"). A half teaspoon of matcha powder is typically considered to be the serving size for an 8 oz drink, and you'll want to whisk it with about 2 tablespoons of water using a traditional bamboo matcha whisk to get the optimal texture. Finally, pour the matcha shot over the salted maple milk and enjoy.
There are many ways you can vary the concept behind this recipe to suit your own tastes. First, you can easily adjust both the sweetness and saltiness to your own palate. I like to add extra salt on a hot day, especially if I've been hiking a lot. Additionally, you can make this sweet/salty matcha latte with whatever milk you enjoy.
You can also choose what kind of salt you want to use, which is a fun way to impart subtly different flavors (and minerals!) into this salted matcha latte. Although regular table salt works fine, try experimenting with artisan sea salts from different regions. For an iced latte, make sure to use a fine-grained salt so that it dissolves readily in the cold liquid. For a hot latte, a coarser salt can work since it will dissolve in the hot liquid.
Want to transform this salted maple matcha latte into a functional beverage? I carry a big insulated tumbler of it on long walks and hikes frequently; it's actually great fuel! Use soy milk for protein (it has 8 g per cup!), salt it generously for extra electrolytes, and top it off with some coconut water for even more hydration.
Here's what you'll need for this maple and sea salt 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 blue lilac matcha latte for spring, this tropical coconut matcha latte for summer, and this honey fig matcha latte for fall. Matcha works great in a smoothie too; this green electrolyte and protein smoothie is my morning go-to.
Like matcha treats? For an easy, satisfying nibble, check out this honey matcha freezer fudge. Or, if you're a chocolate lover, I think you'll enjoy these raw vegan matcha brownie bites. Over the holidays, you'll go crazy for this Christmas matcha puppy chow.
Since matcha plays a starring role in this salted maple 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.
If you love a sweet/salty combo, then this is the matcha recipe for you. Although this salted maple matcha latte uses just a few ingredients and is simple to make, it comes together in a way that feels special, indulgent, and memorable. The sweet maple syrup and the salt really elevate one another and will definitely keep you coming back for more.
How will you enjoy this sweet/salty matcha? Will you make a hot version to sip on a chilly winter day? Or perhaps an iced version to take on a summer walk? Maybe you'll make it in March, the height of "sugaring season", when maple syrup is produced? Regardless of how you enjoy it, I hope you love this simple combination as much as I do.
It makes me so happy to hear from you and see your creations! Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think about this recipe. If you post a photo on Instagram, hashtag #TheRogueBrusselSprout and tag me (@TheRogueBrusselSprout) in the post text so that I'm sure to see it.
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This salted maple matcha latte combines real maple syrup and flaky sea salt for a perfectly balanced sweet/salty drink. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed either hot or iced.
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