You may have seen aesthetic pictures of whipped coffee scrolling through social media recently. But now, matcha is receiving the whipped treatment as well. This sweet fluffy matcha latte drink will provide you with numerous health benefits, a party for your taste buds, and a beautiful drink for your Instagram feed.
First thing’s first: what is matcha?
You probably know what green tea is, so you are close to knowing what matcha is. Green tea comes from infusing the dried tea leaves into hot water then discarding the remains. Matcha literally means “powdered tea“, so you are drinking every part of the tea leaf.
This green tea powder has been getting lots of hype in the wellness world, as it contains numerous health benefits. Matcha powder is more nutrient-dense than steeped green tea. This is because the whole leaf is consumed with no remains.
Health benefits of matcha
Matcha is highly rich in antioxidants as well as vitamins and minerals. These potent antioxidants have been linked to protection against heart disease, cancer, and improved blood sugar regulation.
This delicious frothy drink also contains a high amount of caffeine making it the perfect morning wake-me-up. Because you consume the whole leaf, you receive three times the amount of caffeine compared to steeped green tea. That’s around the same amount in a cup of brewed coffee!
Alright, enough talk, here is the recipe you’ve been waiting for!
Whipped matcha latte
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. high-quality organic matcha powder
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cup oat milk or almond milk
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
1.) Combine hot water and matcha powder in mug (stir until lumps are gone)
2.) Blend oat or almond milk and maple syrup in blender until foamy consistence is reached
3.) Heat up blended syrup and milk foam
4.) Combine hot matcha water and milk foam into mason jar (or large container)
5.) Enjoy your latte and sip away!
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