Love the combination of matcha and chocolate? Then this chocolate matcha latte is perfect for you; it’s sweet, creamy, slightly bitter, and pleasantly earthy. You get the best of both worlds while also getting a nice energy and boost from the two ingredients!

This matcha chocolate drink is also so easy to make and you can use any chocolate you’d like! You only need a couple ingredients and 10 minuets to make this delicious matcha latte.

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

What is a Chocolate Matcha Latte?

A chocolate matcha latte is any matcha latte that has chocolate added to it! It can be chocolate milk, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, or even chocolate matcha powder. Together, chocolate and matcha make a sweet, slightly bitter, creamy, and earthy drink that’s super addicting.

This recipe adds chocolate to a sweet cream cold foam that goes on top of the matcha latte which makes a creamy and chocolatey matcha latte.

Do Matcha and Chocolate Go Together?

Matcha and chocolate go nicely together! The two ingredients actually share a lot of flavor similarities: bitterness, astringency, earthiness, and creaminess. Matcha powder sometimes has chocolatey flavors in it as well, so when paired with chocolate, it’s quite a good combo!

When blending matcha and chocolate together, it’s important to find a good balance between the two, as matcha is much more delicate flavor-wise than chocoalte and can be easily overpowered by a strong cocoa flavor.

What is Cold Foam?

Cold foam is any cold, foamed milk that has a light and frothy texture. It’s the same thing as steamed milk, but using cold milk. It’s really common on iced black coffees and teas, as it adds a nice creamy texture. Some suggest that aerating drinks help open up the flavors as well, which is why we aerate wine, coffee, and other liquids.

However, in recent years, cold foam has taken on a whole other meaning and form: sweet cream cold foam. This creamy topping, popularized by Starbucks, is a softly whipped mixture of cream, milk, and sugar that adds a nice creaminess and sweetness.

The most popular flavor is plain or vanilla, but chocolate and other flavors have started trending as well.

How to Make Chocolate Cold Foam

Cold foam in this recipe refers to sweet cream cold foam, which is lighter and fluffier than cream tops that are more rich and dense. The chocolate cold foam has that nice touch of bitterness that makes it so addicting!

The base of chocolate cold foam is the same as a regular sweet cream cold foam, and the way to make it chocolate is by adding something chocolate flavored. You can easily make chocolate cold foam using different kinds of chocolate, but the best way is using chocolate syrup.

You can either buy or make a homemade chocolate syrup, but it gives you a smooth and silky cold foam.

You can use cocoa powder as well, but you’ll have to mix it with a little bit of warm milk before adding it to your cream. Melted chocolate also works!

What Chocolate to Use

If you use actual chocolate for your drinks, you can use milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate. Depending on how chocolate-forward you want your drink, that will influence which chocolate you use. All options taste good with matcha! But milk chocolate will give you a lighter cocoa flavor while dark chocolate packs more punch.

If you use cocoa powder, you can either go for regular cocoa powder or dutch processed cocoa powder which is richer and darker. It’s also less bitter than regular cocoap powder and has much more of a chocolatey taste! Oreos use dutch-processed cocoa, which gives it it’s signature dark color.

How to Make a Chocolate Matcha Latte

Here’s what you’ll need to make a chocolate matcha latte (cold foam edition):

• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tsp chocolate syrup
• 1½ tsp matcha powder
• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup milk

Chocolate Matcha Latte Recipe

1. Make or Buy Chocolate Syrup. Homemade chocolate syrup is super easy to make, all you need is cocoa powder, water, and sugar. Heat it all on the stove and reduce it to your desired consistency. See my chocolate syrup recipe here.
2. Make Chocolate Cold Foam. Add heavy cream, milk, and chocolate syrup to a small cup or bowl. Using an electric frother or mixer, whip the cream until it becomes soft and fluffy. It should have the texture of a thick drinking yogurt and not thick like whipped cream.
3. Whisk Matcha. Sift matcha powder into a matcha bowl, then add water. Using a softened whisk, vigorously whisk the matcha in a zigzag motion until soft foam forms on the top. You should not be able to see the liquid underneath the foam. See my matcha whisking tutorial here.
4. Assemble Drink. Add ice, milk, and whisked matcha in a glass, then top with the chocolate cold foam.
5. Mix and Enjoy!

Health Benefits of Chocolate Matcha

Did you know both chocolate and matcha have great health benefits? If you look beyond the sugar, chocolate matcha is pretty healthy!

Chocolate, or cocoa, has many antioxidants, but most importantly flavanols, which may improve health function and blood flow. It’s been a century-long superfood that the Kuna people have consumed, who have lower rates of heart disease and low blood pressure. While cacao itself is healthy, these days, chocolate has sugar and milk added to it, which makes it more of a dessert than a superfood. But you’re still getting those nutrients in your dessert!

As for matcha, many brands market it as a superfood because it is also packed with antioxidants. According to studies, matcha has a high amount of catechins, which are antioxidants that lower the risk of disease associated with stress and associated with lower body fat levels. It also has L-theanine, which is an amino acid that slows caffeine absorption.

So together, you have a pretty powerful combo!

Chocolate Matcha Latte Variations

A matcha latte with chocolate cold foam is not the only way to add chocolate to matcha! If you prefer something less creamy, you can make this matcha latte like you would a mocha.

For a matcha mocha, add the chocolate syrup to the milk and mix to combine. Then add your matcha. A fast and convenient hack for this is using chocolate milk as the base, which eliminates extra ingredients and time (matcha chocolate milk anyone?)!

You can also make this drink using chocolate matcha powder, although I personally have never tried it. But I’ve heard it has a nice chocolatey taste!

If you’re feeling indulgent, you can make a matcha milkshake or frappuccino, too! You can either add whisked matcha on top of the blended drink or blend it all together.

Tips:

Here are some tips for making a delicious chocolate matcha latte at home!

• Melt Chocolate: If you don’t have cocoa powder on hand but you have leftover chocolate lying around, you can make a makeshift chocolate sauce by melting it and mixing it with your milk. It will give your drink a creamier texture from the cocoa butter!
• Use Chocolate Milk: This is the ultimate hack for a chocolate matcha latte. You can buy storebought chocolate milk and use it as your base for a matcha latte. Just pour your whisked matcha into the milk and some ice (if you want), and it’s ready to enjoy!