Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte

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This pumpkin spice matcha latte is an easy way to bring a bit of fall flavor into your day without it feeling heavy or overly sweet. It’s iced, creamy, and lightly spiced, with smooth matcha, spiced milk, and a simple pumpkin cold foam on top. I’ve been making this when I want something cozy but still refreshing – especially in the afternoons when I want a treat that doesn’t feel like dessert.

Iced matcha latte with pumpkin cold foam in a glass jar, dusted with pumpkin spice.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
Instructions
Storage
Expert Tips
FAQ
Serving Suggestions and More Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Seasonal but light: You get all the cozy pumpkin spice flavor without it feeling heavy or overly sweet.
Quick to make: It comes together in just a few minutes, no fancy equipment needed.
Creamy layers: The spiced milk and pumpkin cold foam give it that café-style feel at home.
Easy to adjust: You can tweak the matcha strength and sweetness to suit your taste.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This drink is simple to make and uses a handful of familiar ingredients. The full measurements are in the recipe card below, but here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need:

Matcha powder
Hot water
Barista-style oat or cashew milk
Maple syrup
Pumpkin pie spice
Ice
Coconut cream
Oat milk
Pumpkin purée
Maple syrup
Pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Follow along with this step-by-step guide to make your Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte. You’ll find all the exact measurements in the recipe card below.

Handheld frother whisking matcha until smooth and foamy.

Step One: Whisk the matcha powder with hot water until smooth and lightly frothy. Set aside to cool slightly.

Handheld milk frother whisking pumpkin cold foam ingredients in a bowl.

Step Two: Froth the pumpkin cold foam ingredients until thick and airy.

Milk and pumpkin spice being whisked together in a glass jar with a handheld frother.

Step Three: Whisk the milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice together.

Spiced milk being poured from a small jar into a glass filled with ice.

Step Four: Pour into a tall glass filled with ice.

Whisked matcha poured over iced milk to create layers.

Step Five: Slowly pour the matcha over the spiced milk to create a layered effect.

Pumpkin spice sprinkled over the foamy top of the latte.

Step Six: Spoon the pumpkin cold foam on top and finish with a light dusting of pumpkin pie spice if you like.

Close-up of pumpkin spice matcha latte topped with thick foam and spice.

Storage

This drink is best enjoyed fresh, especially for the layered look and fluffy foam. If needed, you can prep the matcha and spiced milk ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge, then assemble just before serving.

Expert Tips

Use the thick, solid portion of coconut cream from a well-chilled can – it makes a huge difference to how fluffy and stable the pumpkin cold foam turns out.

Layered iced matcha latte with pale green matcha and creamy pumpkin foam.

FAQ

Can I make this hot instead of iced?

Yes. Warm the milk gently and skip the ice for a cozy hot version.

Do I need a frother for the cold foam?

A frother works best, but a small whisk or electric mixer will still give you a light, creamy foam.

How strong is the matcha flavor?

It’s smooth and balanced. Start with 1 teaspoon and increase if you prefer a stronger matcha taste.

Is this very sweet?

No – it’s lightly sweetened. You can easily adjust the maple syrup to taste.

Serving Suggestions and More Recipes

I usually enjoy this as an afternoon drink or a slow morning treat when I want something cozy but still refreshing. It pairs nicely with something simple like toast, a muffin, or a small snack.

If you loved this, you might also enjoy Pumpkin Smoothie, Choc Coconut Blended Oats, or Vegan Protein French Toast for more cozy-but-balanced ideas.

Glass jar of iced matcha latte showing swirls of matcha and spiced milk.

If you try this pumpkin spice matcha latte, let me know what you think – I always love seeing your versions. Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @glowdiaries___ so I can see and share your creations.