You have to try this juicy and fresh take on a matcha latte! The blackberry adds such a nice sweetness and tartness to the rich matcha, and together it’s sweet, creamy, earthy, and juicy. This blackberry matcha latte is perfect for spring or summer, especially when blackberries are in season.

As long as you have some sort of blackberries, you can easily make this matcha latte!

Here’s how to make a delicious blackberry matcha latte at home!

What is a Blackberry Matcha Latte?

A blackberry matcha latte is a matcha latte with blackberry syrup or flavor. It mixes fresh, juicy blackberries with a smooth, rich matcha latte that creates an amazing balanced drink!

The berries also give the most beautiful pinkish red color that makes this matcha latte visually stunning. Plus, it’s one of the most underrated matcha pairings and tastes phenomenal.

I’ve only enjoyed this drink iced, but I think it would taste good hot, too.

What Does a Blackberry Matcha Latte Taste Like?

This blackberry matcha latte is sweet, creamy, and earthy, with a hint of floral and sometimes woody aftertaste. The jamminess of blackberry really works with the smooth and bold matcha, and they pair nicely!

It tastes similar to a matcha blueberry latte, with the characteristic slight berry bitterness, but has a more juicy and refreshing taste. Blackberries aren’t as sour as blueberries (if they’re ripe) and add a nice tang and sweetness to the matcha latte as well, which makes it seem more balanced and refreshing!

Does Blackberry Go With Matcha?

Yes! Matcha goes great with most fruit, to be honest! It’s super earthy, vegetal, umami, and sometimes creamy or floral. Because these flavors are more robust and can be more on the bitter side, they pair well with fruity or bright flavors that can balance them out.

For example, strawberry and matcha are a very, very popular combination that you’ll find at nearly every cafe that sells matcha. It’s tart, sweet, yet smooth and rich, which gives the perfect balance! So in a similar thread, matcha works nicely with blackberries that are also sweet and tart, but have a more earthy and juicy flavor.

It’s one of the more underrated pairings in my opinion!

How to Add Blackberry Flavor

You can add blackberry to matcha in several ways, including syrup, puree, powder, or even crushing it directly into the cup. The best way is to use store-bought or homemade blackberry syrup, which is easy to make. Blackberry syrup is definitely easier to make than to find, since it’s not as popular a flavor as caramel or lavender.

As a hack, you can use blackberry jam instead of syrup since it’s more accessible and convenient. The only downside is that the jam is incredibly sweet, so your latte will be sweeter instead of fruity.

If you can get your hands on blackberry powder or freeze-dried blackberries, it will give you a very concentrated blackberry flavor perfect for adding to milk.

How to Make Blackberry Syrup

So, if you want to make your own blackberry syrup, the easiest method is to wash and mash blackberries in a jar and add sugar, then let the sugar and fruit sit for a couple of hours most of the blackberry juices will leak out. The juice mixes with the sugar, and you have a really fruity, flavorful syrup.

You can also cook the blackberries in water and sugar on the stove to create a classic blackberry syrup that will have a thicker consistency. You’ll want to mash the blackberries here as well and strain them out after to get a smooth syrup. This method gives the syrup a cooked taste, so it’s not the best if you want a fresh, fruit-tasting drink.

My hack for blackberry puree is to blend up the blackberries with a little bit of sugar and use that puree instead of making a syrup. It’s an easy way to add fruit, but also takes the least amount of time since you can use it immediately. The downside is that you’ll have a thicker puree and potentially a thicker drink from the fruit pulp.

How to Whisk Matcha

Whisking matcha is the most important part of any good, smooth matcha latte.

What You’ll Need: A matcha bowl (chawan), a small sieve strainer, water, a matcha whisk (chasen), and matcha powder.

How to Whisk Matcha. First, soak your chasen in warm water to soften the bristles. Sift your matcha into the bowl, then add room temperature or hot (but not boiling) water. Then, using your softened whisk, vigorously whisk the matcha in a zigzag or M shape motion.

Keep whisking until a velvety foam forms on top! The foam should have very tiny bubbles that are close together. Then, you’re ready to add the matcha to your milk! (See my full step-by-step matcha whisking tutorial for more guidance!)

You can also whisk matcha without a whisk!

How to Make a Blackberry Matcha Latte

Here’s what you’ll need to make this yummy blackberry matcha latte at home:

• 1½ tsp matcha powder
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup blackberries
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup ice
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp beetroot powder (optional)
• 1 blackberry (garnish)

Blackberry Matcha Latte Recipe

1. Make Blackberry Syrup. Take your washed berries and mash them up with a fork or blender until they’re smooth. You can add this straight into your drink. Strain out the seeds for a smoother sauce. You can also make a proper syrup by boiling it with sugar and water for a smoother, more traditional syrup.
2. Make Pink Milk (optional). For a pretty milk, add beetroot powder into your milk and mix until the milk is completely pink. You can also use blackberry syrup to color it, but I think the beetroot color looks nicer.
3. Whisk Matcha. Sift matcha powder into your matcha bowl, then add room temperature or hot water. Using a bamboo whisk, vigorously whisk the matcha until a foam forms on the top. The foam should be velvety and have tiny bubbles close together.
4. Assemble Drink. Add blackberry sauce, ice, and milk to a glass, then top with your whisked matcha. Garnish with a blackberry (optional).
5. Mix and Enjoy!

Other Matcha Recipes to Try

Matcha goes so well with fruit, like blackberry, strawberry, and even mango. If you like the combination of creamy matcha with fresh fruit, here are some other recipes you have to try next:

• Strawberry cold foam matcha latte
• Banana milk matcha latte
• Banana cream matcha latte (Must Try!)
• Sweet corn matcha latte
• Shirley Temple matcha soda
• Blueberry matcha latte
• Strawberry milk matcha latte
• Blueberry cold foam matcha latte (Must Try!)
• Strawberry matcha latte with boba

Tips:

Here are some tips for making a fruity blackberry matcha latte at home!

• Make Layers: A pretty-looking drink always makes the drinking experience better. You can add the syrup on the bottom of the cup, add ice, add your (pink) milk, and top with your whisked matcha. You’ll get a pretty layered drink!
• Use Blackberry Jam: No time to make homemade blackberry syrup? Use blackberry jam as a substitute for a really fast, easy way to sweeten any drink. Just make sure not to use too much, otherwise you’ll get a really sweet drink.
• Make Cold Foam: To make this drink even creamier, you can make a regular cold foam by frothing your milk, or make a sweet cream cold foam with heavy cream, milk, and blackberry syrup!
• Add Vanilla: Try adding a little bit of vanilla to your drink to make the fruit pop. It rounds out any sharp flavors and brings the fruit and matcha together nicely.