Easy Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

Kristen Massad — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:30:24 +0000

Light, refreshing, creamy and full of all the good things. This Easy Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte is made with high quality matcha tea, almond milk, honey and a dash of cinnamon and most importantly can be made and enjoyed in under five minutes!

With spring weather creeping in and longer days ahead of us, I am excited to change up my morning routine with a fresh Iced Matcha Tea Latte. Although i love my cup of coffee in the morning, this quick and easy Matcha Latte is a refreshing drink that has so many wonderful benefits.

Matcha tea is naturally high in antioxidants and studies have shown that it can protect the liver and is proven to boost brain function. We all need these benefits to start our day and it is delicious too!

Ingredients

Matcha Green Tea is a green powdered tea leaf that is used for drinking or can be enjoyed in baked goods. There are different qualities of Matcha green tea, so be sure to grab the Ceremonial grade matcha that is the highest quality for drinking.

Honey is the sweetener for the Green Tea Latte. I love buying local raw honey that can be healing to your seasonal allergies.

Almond Milk There are a variety of almond milk options to choose from and I love using a vanilla almond milk to add a slightly sweet flavor. Other milk options that work great are coconut milk, oat milk or a classic cows milk.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Create a Matcha Paste
In a glass or mug, whisk together the matcha tea, honey and boiling water until the paste is smooth and the matcha is fully combined

Add the Ice
Once the matcha paste has cooled (this will happen fast) fill the glass with ice

Add the Milk and Garnish
Slowly pour the almond milk over the matcha tea, sprinkle with a dash of ground cinnamon, stir and enjoy!

Expert Tips and FAQ's

Hot or Cold Lattes are great hot or cold depending on the season. As spring roles around I love an iced latte, but make this one hot by removing the ice and adding warmed frothed almond milk

Sweetener Monk fruit or sugar in the raw are great alternatives to sweeten your latte.

What is Matcha Green Tea?

Matcha tea is a finely ground green powder that comes from young tea leaves from East Asia.

Are there health benefits to drinking Matcha Green Tea?

Research has proven so many health benefits to drinking Matcha Tea. Brain boost, liver protection, may promote heart health and it is loaded with antioxidants.

Can you use milk alternatives?

Lattes are great using classic cows milk, but almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk are great options to use!

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