Pumpkin Spice Matcha Crème Brûlée Latte

Published January 23, 2026

Trends Spiced pumpkins, Torched tops, Matcha, Brûlée desserts, Luxe seasonal lattes, Hot

Skill Level 5/5

Serve Hot

Ingredients

Pumpkin Spice Base	200 ml
Milk	160 ml
Pumpkin Purée	40 ml
Pumpkin Spice Blend	1 tsp
Brown Sugar	10 g
Hot Whisked Matcha (Made with Yūzen Matcha Powder)	40 ml
Crème Brûlée Layer	60 ml
Vanilla Custard	50 ml
Sugar (for brûlée torching)	As needed
Yūzen Matcha Powder	4 g
Hot Water (70–80°C)	30 g

Tools

To-Do List

For the hot whisked matcha (1 portion):

1. Sift 4g of matcha into your chawan

2. Add 10-15g of water to the chawan

3. Whisk and incorporate water until a clumpless, smooth paste (koicha) is formed

4. Add remaining water (Total Volume = 30g)

5. Whisk using the 30–20–10 method:

* 30 sec vigorous “M” or “W” motions, whisk touching the chawan

* 20 sec slow W motions, whisk between the chawan and matcha surface

* 10 sec gentle surface taps for microfoam

6. Tap the chawan firmly on a flat surface

For the drink:

1. Heat pumpkin spice base

2. Pour into heatproof mug with hot whisked matcha

3. Add crème layer

4. Sprinkle sugar and torch until caramelized

5. Serve with caution (hot surface)