If you haven’t tried matcha green tea yet, you’re in for a treat. Matcha is, in my opinion, the best type of green tea. A matcha latte is a delicious drink that is warming in the winter and can be enjoyed iced in the summer.
I’ve been buying them a ton this week, and although they aren’t massively expensive, I am trying to save money by limiting the amount of matcha lattes I buy on the way to work. Here’s the best matcha latte recipe you’ll ever find and the one I personally use every time I make my own!
The Essentials of Making A Matcha Latte
First things first – what’s needed to make matcha lattes?
- A bamboo whist (a normal metal whisk is fine too)
- A bowl or mug to whisk your matcha in
- Matcha green tea powder (I recommend Matcha Haven)
Enter this awesome matcha tea set I got from Amazon that is used for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, complete with a cute whisk holder. It’s a little pricey, and even though I’ve wanted to buy a set for a while, I’ve been putting it off because I am extremely cheap (but not when it comes to workout clothes and food hehe).
I’m pleased that I finally bought it because it makes an extremely creamy and smooth matcha latte. Like I mentioned above, a normal metal whisk is fine, but a bamboo whisk is more traditional.
What’s the difference between matcha and green tea?
It’s actually more difficult than I anticipated to clearly explain the difference between matcha and green tea (most store bought green tea is actually called sencha). According to Shizen Tea, the big difference between matcha and (sencha) green tea is in their cultivation which results in differences to taste, price and health benefits.
There are lots of health benefits of matcha, and I’ve tried to round up the main ones in previous posts, and there is a certain amount you need to drink to reap the full benefits.
There’s not even research that has been done solely on matcha to give any solid information, but so far it does point to the fact that it is rich in minerals and antioxidants, and has been effective in reducing blood glucose levels.
Recipe For The Best Matcha Latte Recipe
Matcha Latte Recipe - Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tsp + 1/4 tsp Matcha green tea powder I used Republic of Tea
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk I used So Delicious
- 1 tsp of your choice of sweetener I used stevia
- 2 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- First, sieve 1tsp of matcha green tea powder into a bowl.
- Then, add 2tbsp hot water and whisk, either with a traditional bamboo whisk or modern whisk.
- Then, add your milk (should be hot but not boiling) and your sweetener - whisk until smooth.
- Add about 1/4tsp matcha green tea powder, again using a sieve, as a fun topping.
- Add a straw or drink straight from the bowl!
Notes
If using sugar, increase to 1-2 tbsp
Music credit goes to Ben Sound
I made a quick little video to show you how the matcha latte is made using a traditional tea set as well as the ingredients listed above. Let me know what you think about it by watching it here!
Matcha Latte Morning Routine Challenge
I challenge you to make a matcha latte instead of buying your standard Starbucks latte! An eight ounce cup of matcha latte has a similar amount of caffeine as a grande coffee at Starbucks so don’t worry, you’ll still get your hit of caffeine in the morning.
Let me know what you think of this recipe and if you tried it. I’m always so excited to hear about your experience!
Honestly yours,
Alice
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