This guava matcha latte gives off a “cute café drink without leaving your house” energy. The combo of fruity guava and rich matcha is unexpectedly perfect, dare I say, even better than the strawberry matcha combo?! You’ve got that earthy, smooth matcha over ice, topped with this creamy, slightly tangy guava whipped topping made from premade guava paste (so easy, no stress).
✨ Recipe Snapshot
EASE • FLAVOR • EFFORT
Ease: ★☆☆ Beginner
Flavor: earthy • guava (strawberry pear) • creamy fruity
Active time: ~ 5 minutes
Total time: ~5 minutes
Make-ahead friendly: Yes, the cream can be made ahead
Freezer Friendly: Yes, the cream can be frozen
Mixing: simple
Cleanup: light
Tools: minimal
💡What To Expect:
This is the kind of drink that feels impressive but is actually very approachable
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This flavor combo is definitely one of my favorites that I make regularly for myself and friends. I even convinced my friend to start making it at home too. :) It’s refreshing, lightly sweet, and has that dreamy layered lo ok that feels a little fancy but takes minutes to make. I broke everything down into simple steps so you can make this on a busy morning and still feel like you treated yourself.
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🩵Ease Level & Flavor Profile
Ease level: So easy!
Flavor profile: earthy matcha paired with a not-too-sweet guava cream top. The guava cream flavor is milky, very slightly tangy with notes of strawberry, pineapple, and pear.
🥣Main Ingredients
Ingredient picture for the Guava Matcha Latte to be added in the future :)
- Matcha powder
- Water
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Guava paste
See recipe card below for ingredient measurements! This is for those that want a more in-depth idea of what each ingredient is and what they do. ٩(^ᗜ^ )و ´-
🔄Substitutions/Variations
Want to switch it up? Here are some variations and substitutions you can try✧ദ്ദി( ˶^ᗜ^˶ ):
- Fruity: If you want to try other fruit flavors besides guava, replace it with another fruit paste or puree instead!
- No Cream, No Problem! If there's a day you aren't in the mood for a guava cream top, no worries, you can actually just add the guava jam to the bottom of your cup and make the matcha latte to pour over. Now you have a naturally sweetened matcha latte :)
Enjoy! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧ Please tag @sparklecakerie if you make this! I’d love to see and share your creations ♡⸜(˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶)⸝♡⋆˚✿˖°
🔍Common Questions
I LOVE the sweet, tarty flavor of pink guava! I usually like to explain to friends that it tastes like a mix of strawberry, pineapple, and pear.
🔪Tools
- Electric whisk
- Kinto glass cup
- Mini jar
- Measuring spoons
How To Store
For the guava cream: keep your guava keep in the fridge for up to 3 days when you make it.
⏲️Overwhelmed? Make Ahead!
Make your guava cream beforehand and store it in the fridge if you want to enjoy a matcha latte with a slightly faster assembly!
You can also freeze the cream in a freezer safe, air-tight container. Defrost in the fridge overnight to use the following day for your matcha drinky drink.
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Guava Matcha Latte
Equipment
Ingredients
For Guava Cream Topping
- 50 grams heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon guava paste
- 1-2 tablespoon milk optional for thinning cream
For Matcha Latte
- 60 ml water warm
- 2 grams matcha powder
- 4 ounces milk cold
- Ice
Instructions
Guava Cream
- In a small jar with a lid, add the heavy cream first and then the guava paste. Shake until thickened. Set aside or store in the fridge while making the latte.50 grams heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon guava paste, 1-2 tablespoon milk
Matcha Latte
- In a 15 ounce size cup, add your warm water and then matcha powder. Whip with an electric whisk until matcha powder is fully incorporated and no clumps remain.60 ml water, 2 grams matcha powder
- Add your cold milk into the matcha.4 ounces milk
- Fill the cup with ice, leaving about 1 inch from the top.Ice
- Top with guava cream and enjoy!
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