Best Matcha for Lattes

Milk tends to cover up the taste of delicate matcha. As such, the best matchas for lattes typically include moderate amounts of bitterness. The powders in the list below score 3/5 or higher for bitterness, which is enough backbone for the matcha to shine through when mixed with milk and sweetener.

Pronounced bitterness with water-only prep (e.g. usucha) turns into pleasant strength in a latte, which is why subtle, expensive ceremonials often taste underwhelming when paired with milk.

Robust everyday grades, often second-harvest leaves or bolder blends, are made for exactly this. The best part? They usually cost a fraction of what high-grade powders do!