Matcha Latte as an alternative to coffee
The alternative to coffee: Matcha!
Matcha Latte is becoming increasingly popular as a healthy alternative to coffee. The drink is made from ground green tea leaves and contains many antioxidants and caffeine, providing a energetic start to the day . Unlike coffee, Matcha offers a long-lasting energy supply that keeps the body and mind going and prevents energy crashes.
Especially those who struggle with a high pulse, racing thoughts and sleep problems should try replacing coffee with this variant of green tea.
Recipe for a delicious Matcha Latte
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons of hot water
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of your choice (optional)
- 1 cup warm milk (you can also use plant-based milk alternatives)
- A pinch of vanilla extract (optional)
Directions:
- In a small bowl, sift the matcha powder to remove any lumps.
- Pour the hot water over the matcha powder and stir vigorously with a matcha whisk or a whisk until it forms a smooth paste.
- If you want to sweeten your matcha latte, you can add honey or another sweetener now and stir well to dissolve it.
- In a separate cup, heat the warm milk. You can either do this in a small saucepan on the stove or heat the milk in the microwave.
- When the milk is warm, slowly pour it over the matcha paste in the other cup.
- Stir with a spoon or whisk to mix the matcha and milk well.
- If desired, add a pinch of vanilla extract and stir again to intensify the flavor.
- Optional: You can garnish your matcha latte with a touch of cinnamon or cocoa powder.
Enjoy your homemade Matcha Latte!
A great tip to enjoy a refreshing yet invigorating matcha latte is to freeze matcha in a stainless steel ice cube tray and then pour milk over it. This way, the drink will not only be refreshing, but it will also gradually dilute as the matcha ice cubes melt, bringing the drink to a perfect drinking temperature.
Tip: Matcha ice cubes for a quick refreshment!
If you fancy a matcha latte but need it quickly, we have the perfect solution for you. With our practical stainless steel ice cube tray, you can make matcha ice cubes in no time at all. You can then easily store these in the freezer , for example in a Mason jar .
Always ready to hand & quickly prepared
When you feel like having a refreshing matcha latte, all you have to do is put a few of the prepared matcha ice cubes in a glass and pour in the milk of your choice. The result is a wonderfully cool and refreshing drink that provides the necessary cooling on hot summer days and is prepared in no time at all.
Recipe: Matcha Ice Cubes
What you need:
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 3 tablespoons sweetened (vegan) condensed milk
- 450 ml of water
- stainless steel ice cube tray
And here's how it works:
- First, mix the matcha in a small bowl with a little water to form a paste.
- Then add the remaining water and the condensed milk.
- Pour the matcha into the ice cube tray and freeze for 4-6 hours.
- Then pour (plant-based) milk over the Matcha Ice Cubes and enjoy.
