As someone who has been a barista on and off for 3 years, I am well-versed in knowing how to make various drinks.
Matcha has gained in popularity over the years. Many enjoy it because of the green tea flavor and the lack of jitters or anxiety that most people espouse with coffee.
Matcha is a finely-grained green tea powder that can you can drink in different ways.
What are the health benefits of matcha?
- Improves brain function
- Improves skin
- High in antioxidants
- Helps weight loss
- Boosts immune system
- Many vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, magnesium, Vitamin C
Traditionally, Japanese ceremonial grade matcha is meant to be drunk on its own, whisked with water.
Culinary-grade matcha is meant to be added to lattes, baked goods, smoothies, ice cream, and more.
Are you interested in a drink that can energize you, but you don't want to drink coffee?
Or just looking for a new drink to try in general? In this post, I am giving you a step-by-step guide to making a delicious matcha latte.
Ingredients
- Matcha
- Milk of choice
- Sweetener of choice (sugar, honey, etc)
- Whisk
Directions
1. Boil hot water and place it into your cup when it's ready
2. Take a scoop of matcha, and add it to your cup of boiling hot water
3. With your electric whisk/ frother, blend the hot water and matcha together to build your matcha base.
To drink HOT: After you have the matcha powder and hot water whisked together, warm up your milk of choice. When hot, add the milk to the matcha base, then add sweetener. ENJOY!
To drink cold: After you have the matcha powder and hot water whisked together, add the milk of your choosing. Add sweetener and ice. ENJOY!
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