Caramel Apple Butter Matcha Latte

Recipe: Andrea and Honorio Martinez , Golden Hour Coffee Co. , Portland, Oregon

Photo: NASHCO Photography

December 29, 2025

Baking spices and caramel apple flavors make this a cozy matcha latte for chilly days.

Golden Hour Coffee Company in Portland, Oregon, makes the matcha latte cozy for cold-weather enjoyment by sweetening it with a syrup of caramel sauce, apple butter, and baking spices.

Ingredients

8 oz. steamed milk of choice
2 oz. hot water (175°F / 80°C)
1 oz. caramel apple butter syrup
2 tsp. high-quality matcha powder
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Caramel Apple Butter Syrup
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 Tbsp. apple butter
2 Tbsp. caramel sauce
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. butter
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Glass:mug
Garnish:cinnamon

Preparation

In a mug, whisk the matcha powder with the hot water until smooth. Stir in the syrup and add the steamed milk. Garnish.
Caramel Apple Butter SyrupAdd the butters to a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted follow with caramel sauce and vanilla extract. Stir to combine and add the rest of the ingredients. Stir until clump-free. Will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.