Matcha & Nuts – How to pimp your Matcha Latte with almonds, cashews & co. to a super deluxe version
Green, healthy – and now even nuttier!
The matcha latte has long since conquered our coffee kitchens: creamy, slightly bitter, awakening, and simply stylish. But while the green cups regularly fill Instagram feeds, the taste is often very similar: matcha, plant-based milk, maybe a hint of sweetness – and that’s it. Time for a flavor upgrade!
In this detailed, high-traffic post, we’ll show you how to not only enhance your matcha latte with nuts, but transform it completely. Whether as a creamy nut milk base, as a topping, or as a nutty accompaniment, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and macadamias bring new life to your matcha cup. Included: creative recipe ideas, DIY tips, and short stories that whet your appetite for this green treat.
Why nuts and matcha are a dream team
- Naturally creamy nuts like cashews or macadamias create a particularly velvety consistency when mixed with water – perfect as a plant-based milk alternative for your latte.
- A taste with depth: Nuts naturally bring delicate roasted aromas or a gentle sweetness that perfectly complement the slightly bitter matcha.
- More enjoyment, more variety. Whether classic with almonds or exotic with walnut-date cream – nuts open up countless flavor combinations.
- The Crunch Factor: Toppings like caramelized hazelnuts, roasted almond slivers, or macadamia crunch give your Matcha Latte that certain something.
- Easy to prepare and integrate. Many ideas can be pre-cooked, roasted, or blended – ideal for quick preparation in the morning or in between meals.
- Cashew Cream Matcha Latte – The Velvety Classic
From Smoothie Failure to Breakfast Star
It started as a failed attempt at blending a green smoothie with matcha and cashew butter. Too thick, too tart – but the taste: Wow! The next attempt, as a latte – with hot water, steamed cashew milk, and a hint of vanilla – was a hit. Today, it’s our absolute favorite matcha.
Recipe: Cashew Vanilla Matcha Latte
Ingredients (for 1 serving):
• 1 tsp matcha
• 60 ml hot water (not boiling)
• 200 ml cashew milk (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 tsp cashew butter
• ½ tsp maple syrup or agave syrup
• 1 pinch vanilla powder
Preparation:
• Pour the matcha into the hot water and stir until frothy using a matcha whisk or milk frother.
• Heat the cashew milk and froth it with the cashew butter, vanilla, and sweetener.
• Pour into a glass and carefully pour in the matcha – or vice versa, depending on the desired color gradient. - Roasted Almond Matcha Fusion – The Barista’s Choice
A café in Barcelona and a small revelation
It was on the menu at a small vegan café in Barcelona’s old town: “Matcha con leche de almendras tostadas.” A creamy, slightly nutty matcha latte with roasted almond milk. The blend of roasted notes, sweetness, and the typical umami flavor of matcha? Unforgettable.
Recipe: Roasted Almond Milk Matcha with Cinnamon
Ingredients:
• 1 tsp matcha
• 60 ml hot water
• 200 ml homemade roasted almond milk
• 1 pinch of cinnamon
• 1 tsp almond butter
• 1 tsp coconut blossom sugar
How to make it:
• Almond milk: Roast 100 g of almonds, add 700 ml of water, 1 date, and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth, then strain through a nut milk cheese.
• Froth the matcha with water.
• Heat the almond milk, stir in the almond butter and cinnamon, and froth it.
• Combine both in a glass – and enjoy.
Advantage: The roasted notes of the almonds perfectly complement the bitterness of the matcha.
- Hazelnut Matcha with Cacao – The Green Chocolate Twist
Inspiration from the Pastry Shop
We actually wanted to bake a matcha cake with nuts – but what didn’t work out in the batter became a drink. Hazelnut and cocoa complement each other wonderfully, and combined with matcha, they create a chocolatey latte reminiscent of pistachio pralines. A taste experience – creamy, tart, nutty-sweet.
Recipe: Hazelnut Cocoa Matcha with Plant Milk
Ingredients:
• 1 tsp matcha
• 50 ml hot water
• 200 ml hazelnut milk (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp hazelnut butter
• ½ tsp date syrup or honey
• 1 pinch cinnamon
Preparation:
• Combine the hazelnut milk with the cocoa, hazelnut butter, cinnamon, and syrup and warm slightly.
• Froth the matcha with water.
• Froth the milk, pour it into a glass, and pour the matcha over it.
Tip: For special moments, sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.
- Macadamia Matcha Deluxe – The Luxury Latte
The “champagne of nuts” meets Japan’s green gold
Macadamia is considered one of the finest nuts of all – buttery, mild, and slightly sweet. Combined with matcha, it creates a first-class drink. Perfect for special occasions or the start of a luxurious weekend.
Recipe: Macadamia Latte with Vanilla and Coconut
Ingredients:
• 1 tsp. matcha
• 60 ml. hot water
• 200 ml. macadamia milk (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 tsp. coconut blossom sugar
• 1 pinch of vanilla
• 1 tsp. macadamia butter or ground macadamia (optional)
Preparation:
• Blend 100 g of macadamias with 700 ml. water, a little vanilla, and a date, then strain to create the macadamia milk.
• Heat the milk, stir in the sugar and macadamia nut butter, and froth.
• Froth the matcha with water and add to the milk.
Gourmet tip: Top with some roasted macadamia nuts or shredded coconut.
- Walnut Matcha Latte with Date Caramel – The Dessert Drink
Dessert & Drink in One
On a winter Sunday afternoon, we didn’t want cake, but we didn’t want “just” a drink either. The solution: a creamy matcha with walnut and date caramel – warm, sweet, and nutty. It quickly became our favorite drink for cozy reading hours.
Recipe: Walnut Matcha with Date Caramel Syrup
Ingredients:
• 1 tsp matcha
• 60 ml hot water
• 200 ml walnut milk
• 2-3 pitted dates
• 1 tsp walnut butter
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• Some cacao nibs or walnut pieces for topping
Preparation:
• For the date caramel: Puree the dates with a little hot water, cinnamon, and walnut butter.
• Heat the walnut milk, stir in the date mixture, and froth it up.
• Whisk matcha with hot water and add to the milk.
• Garnish with cacao nibs or walnuts.
Especially good: As a sweet end to the day or as a drinkable dessert.
Homemade nut milk: It’s so easy!
Basic recipe:
• 100 g nuts of your choice
• 700 ml water
• 1 date (for sweetness, optional)
• Pinch of salt
• Blend and filter through a nut milk cloth or fine sieve
Shelf life: In the refrigerator, about 3 days
Pro tip: Soak nuts beforehand (about 6-8 hours). This makes them easier to digest and the milk even creamier.
Toppings & Extras for your Nutty Matcha Latte
• Chopped nuts (roasted): for crunch
• Cacao nibs: for a bitter chocolate twist
• Cinnamon or cardamom: for warmth
• Coconut flakes or bee pollen: for visual and flavor enhancement
• Matcha date balls: as a sweet accompaniment to your latte
Conclusion
Matcha lattes don’t always have to taste the same. With nuts like cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, and walnuts, you can discover entirely new flavors – from velvety sweet to nutty and spicy. Once you’ve tasted the difference, you’ll never settle for boring matcha milk again.
Whether as a way to start your day, as a creative coffee house experiment, or as a healthy dessert drink – with our recipes, you’ll become your own kitchen’s matcha barista.