Apple Pie Vanilla Matcha Latte

All the cozy comfort of a slice of apple pie, in an iced matcha you can sip. This apple pie matcha latte pours bright vanilla matcha over ice and finishes with a silky, cinnamon-sweet apple pie foam that slowly melts into the glass.

Crown it with a mini apple, and fall is officially served.

Why you’ll love it

• Dessert in a glass. Apple, warm spice and vanilla without being heavy.
• Two frothing steps, one tool. A handheld frother does all the work.
• That pour. The foam cascades over the green matcha in creamy waves.
• Five minutes. Easy to make, pretty to serve.

What is Vanilla Bean Matcha?

Junbi Vanilla Bean Matcha pairs matcha with a soft vanilla note, giving this iced latte its apple-pie-à-la-mode flavor. Use Junbi Vanilla Bean Matcha for the matcha base.

Ingredients (serves 1)

Vanilla matcha

• 14 g (1 tbsp) Junbi Vanilla Bean Matcha flavored powder
• 60 ml (2 oz) warm water, about 80°C (175°F)
• Ice

Apple pie foam

• 30 ml (1 oz) apple pie syrup
• 90 ml (3 oz) cold milk

Garnish

• 1 mini apple or crabapple (optional)

Equipment: Handheld milk frother, small pitcher and a 355 ml (12 oz) glass.

How to make an apple pie vanilla matcha

1. Scoop the matcha. Add 14 g (1 tbsp) Vanilla Bean Matcha to a glass.
2. Froth the matcha. Pour in 60 ml (2 oz) warm water and froth until smooth and glossy.
3. Make the apple pie base. Add 30 ml (1 oz) apple pie syrup to a small pitcher.
4. Add milk. Pour in 90 ml (3 oz) cold milk.
5. Froth the foam. Froth the milk and syrup together until thick and velvety.
6. Add ice. Fill the serving glass with ice.
7. Pour the matcha. Pour vanilla matcha over the ice.
8. Top with apple pie foam. Slowly pour the frothed apple pie milk over the matcha.
9. Garnish. Set a mini apple on top, if desired, and serve.

Tips for the best apple pie matcha

• Use cold milk for the foam; it holds its texture longer.
• Pour slowly to preserve the layers.
• Whole milk or oat milk makes a creamy topping.
• Avoid boiling water when mixing matcha.

Variations

• Dairy-free: Try oat milk.
• Extra pie spice: Add a pinch of cinnamon before frothing.
• Hot: Steam the milk with syrup and pour over hot vanilla matcha.
• No apple pie syrup? Simmer apple cider with brown sugar and cinnamon until syrupy, then cool.

Frequently asked questions

Does apple go with matcha?

Yes. Apple’s bright sweetness balances matcha’s grassy notes, and vanilla bridges the two.

What apple pie syrup should I use?

Any café-style apple pie or spiced apple syrup works, or make one from cider.

Can I use regular matcha?

Yes, but Vanilla Bean Matcha creates the intended vanilla flavor.

What’s the mini apple on top?

It’s a mini apple or crabapple used as an optional garnish.

Recipe at a glance

Prep: 5 minutes | Yield: 1 drink

Ingredients: 14 g Vanilla Bean Matcha, 60 ml warm water, ice, 30 ml apple pie syrup, 90 ml milk and a mini apple.

Method: Froth matcha with warm water. Froth syrup with milk. Pour matcha over ice, top with apple pie foam and garnish.

Try it, then tag us

Get Junbi Vanilla Bean Matcha and try our Double Vanilla Matcha Latte or Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte. Browse more Junbi recipes and tag @junbimatcha.