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Matcha Green Tea Latte
The Matcha Green Tea Latte combines finely whisked matcha powder with heated milk and a sweetener, producing a smooth and frothy beverage. Its balanced grassy flavor from the matcha pairs with the creamy texture of almond or whole milk, making for a comforting drink that suits morning or afternoon enjoyment. The sweetener adjusts the natural bitterness of the matcha, creating a pleasant, mildly sweet finish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
latte
Calories:
160 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (when using ceremonial grade, you may need less-- adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup water hot
- 1 cup whole milk or preferred non-dairy milk (I usually use almond milk
- sugar I use a few drops of stevia or 1 1/2 tsp coconut sugar, or sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Pour the matcha green tea powder into a mug along with 1/4 cup of hot water. Let the tea "bloom" for 1-2 minutes, whisking rapidly to break up any small pieces. For this you can use a wooden matcha whisk or a small metal whisk (a matcha whisk works best).
- If you have an automatic milk frother, add the milk to the frother, heat and froth the milk, pour it into the bloomed matcha and sweeten to taste.
- If you do not have a frother, add bloomed matcha to a small saucepan with the milk and sugar or sweetener. Heat until mixture bubbles around the edges, whisking constantly. If you prefer a frothy latte, use an immersion blender to carefully whip up some foam after it's done heating.
- Pour into a large mug, serve and enjoy! Adjust the sweetener to taste. This type of latte tastes best lightly sweetened.
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Notes
- A matcha whisk is ideal for breaking clumps and creating smooth matcha paste, but a small metal whisk works as a substitute.
- Use a milk frother for easy heating and frothing, or heat milk on the stove and froth with an immersion blender for a foamy texture.
- Adjust matcha powder and sweetener amounts gradually to match your taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
108mg
(5%)
Potassium
322mg
(7%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 latte
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.