Matcha Tea Recipe (Creamy Matcha Latte At Home)
Matcha is an antioxidant rich superfood that can ward off disease, lower blood pressure, and even aid in weight loss. It is loaded with plant compounds known as catechins, which act as natural antioxidants in the body. This recipe is easy, creamy, and delicious!
Equipment
- 1 Electric Kettle with temperature control
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Ceremonial Grade Matcha
- 1/4 cup hot water just below boiling, around 175F
- 1/2 cup Milk of choice I use the brand MALK Oat Milk
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup optional (or raw honey)
- Cinnamon to taste
Instructions
- Sift 1 tsp of matcha powder into a small bowl or traditional matcha bowl using a fine mesh strainer. This step removes clumps and helps create a silky, lump-free matcha tea. (I use a matcha bowl with a spout, linked in the Equipment section of this recipe.)1 tsp Ceremonial Grade Matcha
- Pour in about 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of hot water (160-175°F). Avoid boiling water, as it can burn the delicate tea leaves and create a bitter taste. Using the correct water temperature for matcha preserves its smooth, naturally sweet flavor and antioxidants. If you don't have an electric kettle with temperature control you can just boil your water and then let it sit for a few minutes before adding it to the matcha1/4 cup hot water
- Using a bamboo whisk (chasen), whisk briskly in a side-to-side zigzag motion until a light foam forms on top. This fully dissolves the matcha and creates a creamy texture. A handheld milk frother works well if you don’t have a bamboo whisk.
- Heat and froth your milk of choice until warm and creamy. Dairy and dairy-free options like oat or almond milk both work beautifully. For an iced matcha latte, froth cold milk instead.1/2 cup Milk of choice
- Stir 1-2 tsp of raw honey or maple syrup into your whisked matcha until dissolved. Then pour the warm frothy milk over top.
- Top with cinnamon and enjoy!
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