If you’re a matcha fan, you are going to absolutely love this festive Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha Latte. It has a deliciously sweet and tart flavor that pairs so beautifully with matcha. Plus it is absolutely beautiful so you can look forward to drinking it every day, or making it for your guests this holiday season.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Please note, full measurements are listed on the recipe card at the bottom of the recipe. Scroll to the end, or click the JUMP TO RECIPE button at the top of the page.
Homemade Cranberry Syrup: Made with just four ingredients—cranberries, sugar, cranberry juice, and a pinch of sea salt—this syrup is bursting with bold, tart flavors that will elevate your morning or afternoon matcha.
White Chocolate Sauce: Cranberry and white chocolate are quite literally a match made in heaven. I love using the Torani White Chocolate Sauce, but there are lots of other brands out there that you can try!
Matcha Powder: I recommend using a good quality ceremonial grade matcha powder like Jade Leaf. I like a matcha without added sugars since we’re adding both cranberry syrup and white chocolate sauce, but feel free to use whatever matcha powder you like best.
Water: You’ll need warm water to make a matcha latte at home. Make sure to use purified or drinking water rather than tap water.
Milk: Use any milk you enjoy in a matcha latte. For this recipe, I personally recommend using cow milk like 2% or whole milk for the best creamy flavor, but almond milk, coconut milk, and oat milk work great as well.
Ice: For an iced version of this drink, you will need ice to chill the matcha latte. If you prefer a hot version, no ice is needed.
Equipment You’ll Need:
Matcha Bowl: This is where you’ll add the matcha powder and warm water.
Bamboo Whisk and Scoop: You’ll need a scoop to scoop out the matcha from it’s container and into your matcha bowl. The whisk is used to whisk the matcha and warm water together to get it nice and frothy.
Sifter: This tool helps break down any clumps in the matcha powder, ensuring a consistent and velvety texture in your latte. Simply scoop your matcha powder into the sifter and gently push the matcha through to break up any clumps.
Cup or Glass: Choose your favorite cup or glass to add your matcha latte. I prefer a cup that is see-through so I can see all the beautiful layers within the drink.
Steam Wand or Frother: For a hot matcha latte, you need a way to steam or warm the milk. To steam the milk, use a steam wand on an espresso machine. To froth the milk, use an electric milk frother that warms and fluffs up the milk. Note, this piece of equipment is not needed for an iced version of this drink.
Holiday Straws: For an iced matcha, I like to use a festive straw to complete the look!
Now that we have our ingredients and tools ready to go, let’s jump into the recipe.
How To Make An Iced Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha
- Prepare your warm water using a kettle, the microwave or the stove. You want the water to be warm but not boiling.
- Place your sifter over the top of your matcha bowl.
- Using a matcha scoop, scoop the matcha powder into the sifter over the bowl. Use the back of the scoop to gently push the matcha powder through the sifter.
- Pour the warm water over the top of the sifted matcha.
- Use a bamboo whisk to whisk the matcha and warm water together. You want to make back-and-forth motions with your bamboo whisk (an M or W motion). Whisk the matcha and hot water until no clumps remain, and the matcha is nice and frothy.
- Add ice to your cup or glass, followed by the milk, the cranberry syrup, and the white chocolate sauce.
- Pour the whisked matcha over the top, add a festive straw, and enjoy!
How To Make A Hot Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha
- Prepare your warm water using a kettle, the microwave or the stove. You want the water to be warm but not boiling.
- Place your sifter over the top of your matcha bowl.
- Using a matcha scoop, scoop the matcha powder into the sifter over the bowl. Use the back of the scoop to gently push the matcha powder through the sifter.
- Pour the warm water over the top of the sifted matcha.
- Use a bamboo whisk to whisk the matcha and warm water together. You want to make back-and-forth motions with your bamboo whisk (an M or W motion). Whisk the matcha and hot water until no clumps remain, and the matcha is nice and frothy.
- Steam your milk using a steam wand, or warm the milk using an electric milk frother.
- To a coffee mug, add the cranberry syrup, white chocolate sauce, and the steamed milk. Stir to combine and dissolve the sauce.
- Pour the whisked matcha over the top, and enjoy!
How Can I Make This Lower Sugar?
For a lower sugar Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha:
- Make a sugar free Homemade Cranberry Syrup using a sugar free substitute like stevia or monk fruit, and be sure to use a zero sugar cranberry juice.
- Use the Torani Sugar Free White Chocolate Sauce or make your own homemade version with sugar free white chocolate!
- Use a low sugar or unsweetened milk like unsweetened almond milk/oat milk/coconut milk.
How Can I Make This Dairy-Free?
- Use a dairy free milk like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc
- Make your own homemade white chocolate sauce using dairy free half & half, dairy free unsalted butter, and dairy free white chocolate chips.
How Can I Make This As A Blended Drink?
Combine the following in a blender:
- 1 tablespoon Homemade Cranberry Syrup
- 1 tablespoon White Chocolate Sauce
- 3 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/4 cup ice
Blend the ingredients together, and then pour into a glass, and enjoy!
More Matcha Recipes To Enjoy:
- Matcha Lemonade – pour your frothy matcha + warm water mixture over ice and lemonade
- Sparkling Matcha – add the matcha over your choice of sparkling water (plain or flavored)
- Raspberry Matcha Latte – make a flavored milk using different fruits like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, or mango
- Matcha Frappe – try a refreshing blended matcha beverage like this Peachy Matcha Frappe.
- Starbucks Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha – enjoy the bliss of lavender and matcha together in this Starbucks copy kat recipe.
- Matcha Cold Foam – Combine 1-2 teaspoons matcha powder, 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup, 2 tablespoons milk, 3 tablespoon heavy cream in a cup. Froth with a handheld milk frother until thick and foamy and then pour it over any iced drink of choice!
Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha Latte
Equipment
- steam wand/electric milk frother for a hot latte only
Ingredients
Iced Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha Latte
- 2-3 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2-1 tablespoon Homemade Cranberry Syrup
- 1/2-1 tablespoon Torani White Chocolate Sauce
- 8 ounces milk
- Ice
Hot Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha Latte
- 2-3 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2-1 tablespoon Homemade Cranberry Syrup
- 1/2-1 tablespoon Torani White Chocolate Sauce
- 8 ounces milk steamed
Instructions
Iced Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha Latte
- Prepare your warm water using a kettle, the microwave or the stove. You want the water to be warm but not boiling.
- Place your sifter over the top of your matcha bowl.
- Using a matcha scoop, scoop the matcha powder into the sifter over the bowl. Use the back of the scoop to gently push the matcha powder through the sifter.
- Pour the warm water over the top of the sifted matcha.
- Use a bamboo whisk to whisk the matcha and warm water together. You want to make back-and-forth motions with your bamboo whisk (an M or W motion). Whisk the matcha and hot water until no clumps remain, and the matcha is nice and frothy.
- Add ice to your cup or glass, followed by the milk, the cranberry syrup, and the white chocolate sauce.
- Pour the whisked matcha over the top, add a festive straw, and enjoy!
Hot Cranberry White Chocolate Matcha Latte
- Prepare your warm water using a kettle, the microwave or the stove. You want the water to be warm but not boiling.
- Place your sifter over the top of your matcha bowl.
- Using a matcha scoop, scoop the matcha powder into the sifter over the bowl. Use the back of the scoop to gently push the matcha powder through the sifter.
- Pour the warm water over the top of the sifted matcha.
- Use a bamboo whisk to whisk the matcha and warm water together. You want to make back-and-forth motions with your bamboo whisk (an M or W motion). Whisk the matcha and hot water until no clumps remain, and the matcha is nice and frothy.
- Steam your milk using a steam wand, or warm the milk using an electric milk frother.
- To a coffee mug, add the cranberry syrup, white chocolate sauce, and the steamed milk. Stir to combine and dissolve the sauce.
- Pour the whisked matcha over the top, and enjoy!
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