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Matcha Latte
Want to make a matcha latte at home? This simple and calming drink recipe features matcha green tea powder and steamed foamed milk that you can enjoy everyday.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 106 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Asian , Japanese
Ingredients
- ¾-1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder sifted
- ½ C hot water about 80°C/176°F
- ½ C steamed milk or non-dairy alternative of your choice almond, oat, soy, coconut milk
- 1-2 teaspoon sweetener (honey, simple syrup, maple syrup, agave syrup, etc.) optional, to your taste
Instructions
For key visual process photos, refer to the body of the blog post.
Traditional method:
- Use a chashaku (bamboo tea scoop) to add the matcha powder to sieve placed over a chawan (tea bowl).
- Sift the matcha into a chawan (tea bowl) to remove any clumps.
- Pour about ¼ C hot water (about 80°C/176°F, not boiling hot) into the chawan (tea bowl) and gently press the chasen (matcha whisk) against the bottom of the bowl.
- Move the chasen in a zig zag motion until the liquid becomes foamy.
- Add remaining hot water and steamed, frothed milk of your choice.
- Sweeten with honey, simple syrup, maple syrup, or sweetener of your choice, to your taste.
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Modern method:
- Sift the matcha powder into a large mug to remove any clumps.
- Pour hot water (about 80°C/176°F, not boiling hot) into the mug.
- Use an electric whisk/frother to foam up the matcha tea.
- Top the matcha off with steamed, frothed milk of your choice and sweeten to your taste.
Notes
- Notes: Depending on whether you're just starting out with matcha, or a daily drinker, you can adjust the amount of matcha powder to your taste.
- Add more if you prefer a stronger flavour.
- Reduce the amount if you're just beginning your matcha journey.
- Different grades of matcha powders will have varying taste and flavour. Experiment and find one that you enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
209mg
(6%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.