Description
Simple and easy way to make a delicious and healthy matcha latte right at home. Naturally sweetened and loaded with antioxidants. Provides a calming energy boost without that caffeine crash.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (see notes on brand)
- 1 to 2 tablespoon warm filtered water
- Optional: Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon (or to taste) of maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 1/4 cup milk of choice (almond milk or coconut milk are my faves)
Instructions
- Make a green tea paste: Use a fine mesh siv to sift the green tea powder into your mug. Heat up the water Add the hot water to the sifted green tea powder and whisk with a small whisk, or a fork until it is well mixed, frothy, and most of the lumps are gone. Stir in the salt, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Heat up the milk: Gently heat the milk up in the microwave or in a small sauce pot until it is hot, but not boiling. Stir in the maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Make it frothy: Optional step, when I’m in a hurry I skip this step. You can use a milk frother to make the milk frothy, or transfer the milk to a french press and give it a few pumps – the french press method works really well.
- Finish: Pour the hot milk into the mug with the matcha paste, stirring to combine well. If you made your milk frothy, use a spoon to add some on the top at the end.
- Enjoy: Drink immediately and enjoy! Yum!
Notes
brand of green tea powder: My current fave is Leopard pantenger matcha green tea culinary grade. I highly recommend ready Minimalist Baker’s Matcha review for more recommendations.
Milk: You can use any type of milk you like. My faves are coconut milk or almond milk.
Vegan/dairy free: To make this recipe vegan/dairy free make sure you use a non-dairy milk.
