Jasmine Tea Latte Recipe (Honey and Oat Milk)
Strong jasmine green tea, honey and a cap of velvety frothed milk. Ten minutes, no machine, with iced and coffee versions.
- 10 minutes
- Honey sweetened
- Iced option
- No machine
A jasmine tea latte is a coffee-shop drink that takes ten minutes at home. The trick is brewing the tea strong and keeping the water at 175°F, so the floral flavor stands up to the milk without turning bitter.
Quick answer
To make a jasmine tea latte, steep 2 teaspoons of jasmine green tea in 6 oz of 175°F water for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey, a drop of vanilla and a pinch of salt. Heat and froth 6 oz of oat or whole milk and pour it slowly over the tea. Dust with matcha.
Floral tea under thick milk foam.
What Is in a Jasmine Latte
Jasmine green tea
Green tea scented with jasmine blossoms. Brewed at double strength.
Honey
A floral sweetener that suits the tea better than plain sugar.
Frothed milk
Oat milk or whole milk, heated and frothed to a thick foam.
Vanilla and salt
A drop and a pinch. Both make the jasmine taste rounder.
There is no coffee in a standard jasmine latte. The coffee version is below for anyone searching for one.
Jasmine Latte Ingredients
Loose leaf or bags both work.
| Ingredient | Why | Swap |
|---|---|---|
| IngredientJasmine green tea | WhyThe flavor | SwapJasmine pearls, or dried jasmine flowers for no caffeine |
| IngredientWater at 175°F | WhyHot enough to brew, cool enough not to scorch | SwapBoiled water rested 3 to 4 minutes |
| IngredientBarista oat milk | WhyFroths thick and tastes neutral | SwapWhole milk, or soy for a plant milk that froths |
| IngredientHoney | WhyFloral sweetness | SwapMaple syrup, simple syrup or brown sugar syrup |
| IngredientAlcohol-free vanilla | WhyRounds the flavor | SwapLeave out |
| IngredientMatcha, to dust | WhyColor and a hint of green tea | SwapGround cinnamon or dried jasmine buds |
Jasmine Tea Latte Recipe
The card is set for one 12 oz latte.
Jasmine Tea Latte
Strong jasmine green tea with honey, vanilla and frothed milk. Tap the number of lattes and every amount updates.
Makes
Ingredients
Jasmine tea latte
- 2 tsp (or 2 bags)4 tsp (or 4 bags)8 tsp (or 8 bags)16 tsp (or 16 bags) loose-leaf jasmine green tea, or jasmine tea bags
- 6 oz (¾ cup)12 oz (1½ cups)24 oz (3 cups)48 oz (6 cups) filtered water, heated to 175°F
- 6 oz (¾ cup)12 oz (1½ cups)24 oz (3 cups)48 oz (6 cups) oat milk, barista style, or whole milk
- 1 tbsp2 tbsp¼ cup½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ tsp½ tsp1 tsp2 tsp alcohol-free vanilla
- 1 pinch2 pinches⅛ tsp¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp1 tsp2 tsp4 tsp matcha powder, for dusting, optional
Brew it strong. Two teaspoons of tea for 6 oz of water is double a normal cup, which is what the milk needs.
Instructions
Steep the tea
Pour the 175°F water over the jasmine tea and steep for exactly 3 minutes. Remove the leaves or bags at once so the tea stays smooth.
Sweeten
Stir the honey, vanilla and salt into the hot tea until the honey dissolves.
Heat the milk
Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming, about 150°F. Do not let it boil.
Froth
Froth the hot milk with a handheld frother for 20 to 30 seconds, until thick and velvety.
Pour
Fill a 12 oz mug halfway with the sweetened tea. Pour the frothed milk slowly over the back of a spoon so the foam settles on top.
Finish
Dust the foam lightly with matcha through a fine sieve and serve at once.
Tools for a Jasmine Latte
A kettle with a temperature setting and a frother.
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Milk Options and How to Froth
Steaming, not boiling, then froth.
| Milk | Foam | Flavor |
|---|---|---|
| MilkBarista oat milk | FoamThick and stable | FlavorNeutral, slightly sweet; lets the jasmine through |
| MilkWhole milk | FoamRich and glossy | FlavorCreamy; softens the floral note |
| Milk2% milk | FoamLight but airy | FlavorLighter body |
| MilkSoy milk | FoamGood, dense foam | FlavorSlightly beany |
| MilkAlmond milk | FoamThin foam | FlavorNutty; works best iced |
| MilkCoconut milk, carton | FoamSoft foam | FlavorTropical, pairs well with jasmine |
Without a frother, shake the hot milk in a sealed jar for 30 seconds, or pump it a few times in a French press.
Tips for a Coffee-Shop Latte
Watch the temperature
Green tea above 185°F turns bitter in seconds.
Time the steep
Three minutes, then out. Strength comes from more leaves, not more time.
Sweeten the tea, not the milk
Honey dissolves in the hot tea and stays even.
Warm the mug
A rinse with hot water keeps the latte hot longer.
Pour over a spoon
The milk slides under the foam instead of breaking it.
Dust through a sieve
An even veil of matcha instead of clumps.
Variations
Cold tea first, then milk, for layers.
Tap one:
Iced Jasmine Latte
Steep the tea in 4 oz of water, sweeten hot, cool, then pour over a glass of ice and top with 6 oz cold milk.
Jasmine Latte with Coffee
Add 1 shot of espresso or 2 oz strong coffee to the finished latte. Sometimes called a dirty jasmine latte.
With Jasmine Essence
Brew plain green tea and add 2 to 3 drops of food-grade jasmine essence, or 1 tbsp jasmine syrup.
Caffeine Free
Steep 2 tsp dried jasmine flowers instead of green tea.
Brown Sugar
Swap the honey for 1 tbsp brown sugar syrup for a deeper, caramel sweetness.
Jasmine Matcha Latte
Whisk ½ tsp matcha into the hot tea before adding the milk.
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Result | Instead |
|---|---|---|
| MistakeBoiling water | ResultBitter tea that milk cannot hide | Instead175°F |
| MistakeWeak tea | ResultA milky drink with no jasmine | Instead2 tsp leaves per 6 oz |
| MistakeBoiling the milk | ResultFlat foam and a cooked taste | InsteadHeat to steaming, about 150°F |
| MistakeRegular oat milk | ResultThin, bubbly foam | InsteadBarista style, or whole milk |
| MistakeSweetening after the milk | ResultHoney sinks and clumps | InsteadStir it into the hot tea first |
Jasmine Latte: FAQs
What is a jasmine latte?
A tea latte made from strongly brewed jasmine green tea, sweetened with honey or syrup and topped with steamed, frothed milk. It is floral and lightly sweet, with no coffee in the standard version.
What are the ingredients in a jasmine latte?
Jasmine green tea, hot water, milk, a sweetener such as honey, a little vanilla and a pinch of salt. Matcha for dusting is optional.
Does a jasmine latte have coffee in it?
Not usually. It is tea based. For a jasmine latte with coffee, sometimes called a dirty jasmine latte, add one shot of espresso or 2 oz of strong coffee to the finished drink.
How do you make a jasmine honey latte?
Steep 2 teaspoons of jasmine green tea in 6 oz of 175°F water for 3 minutes, stir in 1 tablespoon of honey, then top with 6 oz of frothed milk. Honey is the sweetener in this recipe, so the recipe card above is the jasmine honey latte.
Can you make a jasmine latte with jasmine essence?
Yes. Brew plain green tea, or use milk alone, and add 2 to 3 drops of food-grade jasmine essence or jasmine syrup. Start small, since the essence is strong.
Does a jasmine latte have caffeine?
Yes, from the green tea: roughly 25 to 35 mg per serving, which is about a third of a cup of coffee. For a caffeine-free version, steep dried jasmine flowers instead of jasmine green tea.
What milk is best for a jasmine latte?
Barista-style oat milk froths well and lets the jasmine come through. Whole milk gives the richest foam. Almond and soy milk work but froth less.
Why does my jasmine latte taste bitter?
The water was too hot or the tea steeped too long. Keep the water at 175°F and steep for 3 minutes, no more.
How do you make an iced jasmine latte?
Steep the tea double strength in 4 oz of water, sweeten while hot and cool it. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the tea and top with cold milk.
Can you make it without a frother?
Yes. Shake the hot milk in a sealed jar for 30 seconds, or whisk it hard in the saucepan. A French press pumped a few times also makes good foam.
Can you use jasmine tea bags?
Yes. Two bags replace 2 teaspoons of loose leaf. Squeeze them gently before removing.
Can you make jasmine latte ahead?
The sweetened tea keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator. Froth the milk fresh for each cup.
What goes well with a jasmine latte?
Shortbread, almond cookies, a plain croissant or a slice of lemon loaf.
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