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Milk-based matcha drink with lemon and antioxidants
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lemon matcha latte (240 g) has 125 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.6 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
125
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
14.6g
· 5% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 18% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.12 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 30 g | 16 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 94 kcal |
| 8 ounce (medium) | 227 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 156 kcal |
| 12 ounce (large) | 340 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 182 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
To make a lemon matcha latte, whisk matcha with a little warm water until smooth, then add milk and lemon. Stir in the lemon last and gradually: citrus can make dairy milk curdle, and adding it slowly lets you control the sharpness.
Yes, lemon can work well with matcha: its bright acidity cuts through matcha’s grassy, slightly bitter taste. Start with a small amount, since too much lemon can overpower the tea and make the drink sharply tart.
Yes, a lemon matcha latte contains caffeine from the matcha. The amount varies with the type and quantity of matcha used; milk and lemon do not remove it. Choose a smaller matcha portion if you want less caffeine.
Yes, a lemon matcha latte can be served iced. First dissolve the matcha in a small amount of warm water, then add cold milk and ice. Stir in lemon juice gradually at the end to help prevent curdling and keep the flavor balanced.
It can, particularly if lemon juice meets warm dairy milk. The acid makes milk proteins clump. Add the lemon last and a little at a time, or use lemon zest for citrus aroma without adding as much juice.
Yes, a lemon matcha latte can be made without added sugar. Matcha’s grassy flavor and lemon’s tartness remain noticeable, so taste it before sweetening. If you prefer it sweeter, dissolve a little honey or syrup into the matcha before adding milk.
Oat milk, almond milk, and dairy milk can all be used in a lemon matcha latte, but their flavors and textures differ. Lemon juice may curdle dairy milk, so add it gradually; lemon zest gives citrus flavor with less risk of curdling.
Yes, you can mix a lemon matcha latte ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Stir it well before drinking because the matcha may settle. For the freshest flavor and texture, make it shortly before serving and avoid leaving it out at room temperature.
A lemon matcha latte can be part of a balanced diet, and matcha contains antioxidant compounds. Its overall nutritional value also depends on the milk and any sweetener added; lemon does not turn it into a detox drink or a treatment for illness.
A lemon matcha latte can taste bitter if it contains too much matcha or the matcha is whisked with boiling water. Lemon adds tartness, which can make bitterness seem stronger. Use warm rather than boiling water and add the lemon little by little.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
43.2µg · 36% DV
B12
0.77µg · 32% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
B5
0.67mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
178mg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.53mg · 23% DV
Calcium
221mg · 22% DV
Iodine
19µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
331mg · 10% DV
Sodium
82mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Lemon matcha latte is a contemporary café drink that combines matcha—finely ground Japanese green tea—with milk and lemon juice or zest. The citrus adds a bright, gently tart edge to matcha’s grassy, savoury flavour. It can be served hot or chilled, and some versions are lightly sweetened to round out the sharpness.
Across cafés, it works as an alternative to a milky coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up; pair it with a lightly sweet pastry if you like, or enjoy it on its own. Milk gives it a creamy texture, while matcha supplies its distinctive tea character. At 52 calories per 100 g, it is a relatively light latte; using less sweetener keeps the lemon and tea flavours in focus.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.