Which Matcha to Choose for a Latte?
Faune or Rêve? Compare them with equal amounts of tea and the same milk to find the matcha flavor you prefer in a latte.
By Roseline Zhou, Founder
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You enjoy milk in your latte, but the matcha you like with water fades once you mix the two. For a latte, we recommend Faune if you want woody, earthy notes, or Rêve if you prefer a stronger vegetal character. The right matcha for a latte is one whose flavor you still enjoy in your glass with your milk.
We sell Faune and Rêve. We'd start with the milk you actually drink, then compare the two teas in the same recipe. Color alone won't tell you which one you'll like; choosing matcha for your cup takes more than judging the powder's green hue.
Which matcha should you choose for your latte?
For both trials, use the base of our matcha latte recipe. Mix about 1 tsp (2 g) of matcha into about 1 1/3 fl oz (40 ml) of water at about 176°F (80°C), then add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of milk. Keep the same settings from one cup to the next. Otherwise, you may attribute a difference in the recipe to the tea. Sugar changes the cup, too; taste it without syrup first if you want to notice the subtleties.
| What you're looking for | Suggested choice | Why | Limit | Sizes and powder per latte, as of November 11, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody notes beneath the milk | Faune | Its earthy profile adds depth to the drink. | It may appeal less if you want a strongly vegetal flavor. | 1 oz (30 g) at €25 or 2.8 oz (80 g) at €56, so €1.67 or €1.40 for about 1 tsp (2 g) |
| A more pronounced vegetal character | Rêve | Its flavor remains noticeable in a latte. | Strongly flavored milk can cover that nuance. | 1 oz (30 g) at €37 or 2.8 oz (80 g) at €85, so €2.47 or €2.13 for about 1 tsp (2 g) |
| A cup mostly drunk with water | Jade or Sérénité | Water lets you taste more of their subtleties. | This choice matters less for a milk-rich latte. | Jade €2.47 and Sérénité €4.20 for about 1 tsp (2 g), in 1 oz (30 g) and 0.7 oz (20 g) sizes |
How do Faune and Rêve taste with milk?
We like Faune when we want a woody note behind the milk. If that note tastes too earthy to you, try Rêve. Its vegetal side comes through more clearly when the milk and syrup don't dominate the drink.
Oat milk often makes the drink feel rounder; cow's milk can make it creamier. Neither changes the powder itself. To pick out matcha's notes beneath the milk, start with a small unsweetened cup, then adjust to your taste.
Does matcha chosen for drinking also work in a latte?
Jade and Sérénité are our choices for usucha, a lighter matcha made with water. We like to save them for that cup because milk masks some of their subtleties. Nothing stops you from mixing them with milk if that's the flavor you prefer.
To compare Faune and Rêve, keep the preparation consistent: mix the powder with a little water before adding the milk, then repeat the same steps with equal amounts.
Faune or Rêve: which should you try first?
If you like woody, earthy notes, Matcha Faune is worth trying in your latte. If you prefer a vegetal character, we'd choose Matcha Rêve to keep that flavor present with milk. Start with the profile that already appeals to you; price can't decide what you'll like.
Then choose the size to match your pace. A 1 oz (30 g) tin makes about fifteen lattes of about 1 tsp (2 g), enough to compare without leaving an open pouch lying around. We'd only go for 2.8 oz (80 g), about forty cups, once you've settled on a profile and the latte becomes almost daily.