It is warm drink weather season and I couldn't be more excited about it! To kick things off, I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite cozy drinks, starting with a classic matcha latte. If you know me, you will know that I rarely drink coffee, so my morning routine will always start with matcha latte or tea.
Vegan, nut free, refined sugar free, gluten free | Serves 1 | DRINK
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial matcha
- 50ml warm water
- 300ml plant-based milk
Steps:
1.Sift the matcha over a small bowl or your mug.
2.Then 1-2 tablespoons of warm water, not boiling water as it can make your matcha bitter and lose its delicate grassy flavor and whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion with a chasen (bamboo whisk).
3.Once the matcha is dissolved into a smooth paste, go ahead and add the remaining water and continue whisking until a frothy layer forms on the surface.
4.Warm up your milk of choice, then pour it into a mug, followed by the matcha tea.
Enjoy!
Notes:
*I used oat milk, but feel to use your favorite. Coconut and matcha is a nice flavor combination or you might prefer soy for a high protein matcha.
*Optionally you can sweeten your matcha with maple or agave syrup.
*In case you don't have a bamboo whisk at home, you can use a hand frother or a frape machine. Or simply shake your matcha and water in a jar.
*Store your matcha powder in the fridge, to help it preserve its freshness and quality.