Description
A straightforward recipe for preparing a creamy, plant-based matcha latte.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water (not boiling)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl or mug.
- Add the hot water to the matcha powder.
- Whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or a small electric frother until the matcha is smooth and frothy with no clumps.
- Heat the almond milk in a small saucepan or microwave until warm. Do not boil.
- If desired, whisk the maple syrup into the warm almond milk.
- Pour the frothed matcha mixture into your serving glass.
- Slowly pour the warm almond milk over the matcha.
- Stir gently before drinking.
Notes
- Use water around 175°F (80°C) for the best flavor extraction.
- For a colder drink, use cold milk and skip the heating step.
- Adjust maple syrup amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Japanese inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: vegan, matcha, latte, green tea, almond milk, non-dairy, quick drink