Prepare the whisk and matcha

• Soak the whisk in warm water.
• Sift the matcha powder into a bowl.

Make the matcha paste

• Take the bowl off the scale.
• Add the 80 °C water and whisk into a smooth paste.
• Add the salt if using.

Whisk the matcha

• Add the remaining 80 °C water.
• Whisk in a W or M motion at the bottom of the bowl without touching it.
• Lift the whisk to float between the bottom and the surface and keep whisking.
• Whisk on the surface to break the bubbles.

Assemble the latte

• Add the sweetener to the matcha.
• Pour the milk over ice and top with the matcha.
• Spoon the microfoam on top.