Earthy, soothing matcha and warming cardamom spice come together in this Cardamom Matcha Latte. It’s a one-of-a-kind treat you’ll enjoy both hot and iced, depending on your preference. That little kick of cardamom spice together with the matcha is unexpected and utterly delicious.

Front view of a glass soda can with an iced green match latte next to cardamom pods.

🌟Why Ground Cardamom Instead of Pods

I tested this recipe in two ways: infusing whole cardamom pods into warmed milk and then using ground cardamom directly in the mix.

In the end, I chose the ground cardamom version because it was simpler, worked just as well for both hot and iced variations, and the slight graininess didn’t bother me. I found that letting the spice settle at the bottom of the cup was an easy trade-off for the deeper, more immediate flavor it gave.

🧾 Ingredients in This Recipe

Liquid measuring cup with milk next to two measuring spoons: one with matcha powder and the other with ground cardamom.
  • Matcha powder – Use latte-grade, universal, or culinary-grade matcha powder for this. No need for ceremonial grade; only use that for pure matches with water. My latest go-to matcha is the Maeda-En Universal Grade Matcha.
  • Ground cardamom – You can buy this ready-ground OR grind your own cardamom pods down to a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
  • Milk of your choice – If you are using dairy milk, my preference is whole. If using non-dairy, my preference is a non-sweetened creamer like oat milk creamer.
  • Sweetener of choice – You can sweeten with sugar, honey, agave syrup, or any of your favorite sweetener options. You can also leave it out, which I usually do.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

👩‍🍳 How to Make This Recipe

Here, I’m showing you how to make an iced version but jump to the full recipe notes for instructions on making this a hot latte.

  • Bowl of matcha next to a matcha whisk.
    Add 2 tablespoons of hot or filtered water to the matcha powder and the cardamom powder in a small bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone.
  • Glass of iced milk next to cardamom pods.
    Add your sweetener of choice to your cold milk and pour over plenty of ice.
  • Side view of a glass soda can with an iced green match latte next to cardamom pods.
    Next, pour your matcha and cardamom powder mix into the milk and stir gently to mix it all together.

Pro Tip on Sweetness Level

Some store-bought plant-based milk or creamers already contain sweeteners, so be sure to taste your latte before adding any additional sweetener.

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Side view of a glass soda can with an iced green match latte next to cardamom pods.
Author: Candice Walker

Cardamom Matcha Latte (Hot or iced)

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Earthy matcha and warming cardamom spice come together in this Cardamom Matcha Latte. Enjoy it hot or iced for a refreshing treat with a delightful kick of spice!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese, Persian
Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 122kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Chasen or metal whisk
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Glass or mug for serving

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder culinary or latte grade
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¾ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener optional
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Hot Matcha Latte

  • Add hot water to your matcha powder and ground cardamom in a small bowl.
    1 teaspoon matcha powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 2 tablespoons water
  • Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone.
  • Bring the milk to a light simmer over the stove or in the microwave. Add your chosen (optional) sweetener to the milk and stir until it's dissolved.
    ¾ cup milk, 1 teaspoon sweetener
  • Add the warm milk to the matcha and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern. Pour into your favorite mug, or enjoy straight from the bowl!

Iced Matcha Latte

  • Add the hot or filtered water to the matcha powder and ground cardamom in a small bowl. Using your metal whisk or bamboo chasen, whisk the matcha and water until the clumps are gone.
    1 teaspoon matcha powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, 2 tablespoons water
  • Add the sweetener to your cold milk. Then, add your milk to the matcha powder mix and whisk until frothy in a "W" or "M" shaped pattern. Pour the whole thing over ice for a refreshing matcha latte.
    1 teaspoon sweetener, ¾ cup milk
  • Ice Cube Tip: Pour it over some matcha latte ice cubes so the ice cubes don't dilute your latte down.

Notes

Some store-bought plant-based milk already contains sweeteners, so be sure to taste your latte before adding sweetener.
If you don’t have a whisk, check out this post on how to make a matcha latte without a whisk!
For lattes, I like to use these matcha brands:

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 275mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg
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