Description
A creamy, lightly sweet matcha latte that provides calm focus without the jitters, perfect for starting your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons ceremonial grade matcha
- 2 tablespoons warm water (about 160 to 175°F)
- 1 cup milk of choice (oat, almond, or dairy)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple, or coconut sugar, optional)
- Pinch of vanilla or cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Sift matcha into a mug to avoid clumps.
- Add warm water and whisk briskly in a zigzag motion until smooth and foamy.
- Heat milk until steamy, avoiding boiling. Froth if desired.
- Stir in sweetener and vanilla if using, then pour milk over whisked matcha.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or strength as desired.
Notes
For an iced version, double the matcha and top with cold milk after shaking with ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg