“Latte” is short for cafè latte, which means “milk coffee” in Italian. Traditionally, it’s an espresso-based drink that’s made by combining espresso with steamed milk and a small amount of milk foam. More recently, tea lattes like matcha or Earl Grey have become popular, too.

To make a latte, we add shots of espresso to a cup, optional flavor shots like vanilla or caramel, and then steamed milk. To top it off, we add a touch of milk foam. This foam not only adds creaminess but helps retain heat inside the cup.

Matcha is a type of green tea that has a distinctly earthy, mellow taste. It’s a great alternative to espresso or coffee that still contains caffeine, along with lots of antioxidants and L-theanine—an amino acid that helps you relax without feeling sleepy.

Our matcha latte is a unique spin on the classic latte; instead of espresso, we start with a matcha tea powder whisked with hot water until it forms a paste. Then, it follows the same formula as a classic latte—we add steamed milk before finishing it with a small layer of milk froth.

A single shot of espresso can contain anywhere from 40 to 75 milligrams of caffeine. The exact amount varies based on the coffee bean variety, how the espresso is prepared, and how large the espresso shot is.