This recipe beautifully marries old-world Japanese authenticity with a fresh, contemporary upgrade. Velvety, elegant, and gently playful, it delivers a café-quality layer of floral sweetness directly to your at-home ritual.
For the Matcha Base:
- 1 tsp Ceremonial Blend Matcha Powder
- 2 oz warm water (approximately 175°F / 80°C to honor the delicate leaves)
- 6 oz oat milk (or your preferred creamy plant milk)
- Ice cubes
For the Lavender Cold Foam:
- 3 tbsp skim milk or heavy cream (skim foams best for a light, airy bloom; cream creates an irresistible, velvety density)
- 1 tbsp culinary lavender syrup
Step-by-Step Preparation
1. Sift and Whisk the Heritage
The Foundation: Honor the craft by taking your time with the base layer.
Gently sift 1 teaspoon of UJIDO Ceremonial Blend into your favorite wide-bottomed bowl. Pour in 2 ounces of warm water. Using a traditional bamboo whisk, sweep back and forth in a brisk "W" motion until the fine powder dissolves completely and a delicate, vibrant green froth forms smoothly on top.
2. Build the Creamy Contrast
Fill a premium, clean glass generously with ice. Pour in 6 ounces of smooth oat milk, leaving about an inch of breathing room at the top for your floral finish. Slowly pour your freshly whisked emerald matcha over the milk, creating a striking, Instagram-worthy sensory contrast.
3. Froth the Lavender Bloom
In a separate small pitcher or glass, combine your milk of choice with the lavender syrup. Use a handheld milk frother for 15–20 seconds until it transforms into a dense, velvety-rich micro-foam that holds its shape gracefully.
4. The Final Elevation
Slowly layer the pastel lavender cold foam over the top of your iced matcha. Watch as the floral cream cascades into the rich green layers below, creating an elegant, irresistible bloom.
Sip directly from the glass without a straw to enjoy the velvety floral foam and the robust, earthy green goodness of the matcha in one perfectly balanced, contemporary sip. Or stir it gently with a straw to carry the lavender foam down into the matcha.
You can naturally adapt this recipe using our on-the-go Sweet Matcha Latte Mix sticks instead for a sweeter, faster version.