Step 1

Heat water.Don’t use boiling hot water to make matcha — use simmered water instead. If using an electric kettle, set the water temperature to 175°F. Use filtered water if possible.

Step 2

Combine milk and honey. Froth sweetened milk.To make cafe-quality froth, use a French press. Simmer milk on the stovetop, then pour it no more than halfway into a French press. Move the plunger up and down until milk doubles in volume.

Step 3

Sift matcha into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk.Sifting prevents clumps from forming and makes it easier to whisk the matcha. Use a matcha whisk and vigorously move it up and down, in a "W" shape. Don't swirl the matcha in circles since that doesn't create enough friction in the water to break apart the matcha.

Step 4

Pour frothed milk into a cup then add whisked matcha. Optional: Top off drink with a dusting of matcha powder. Stir before drinking.