Creamy Matcha Green Tea Latte is ground green tea that is incredibly healthy and delicious. It is so easy to make that you will want to drink it over and over again!
Matcha Green Tea Latte
The latest buzz word in the “superfoods world” is the Matcha Green Tea. All the cafe menus have Matcha based beverage these days including star bucks, and I felt where ever I go, and whatever I read, it was all about matcha and matcha. So I decided to write about it and try a simple Matcha Green Tea.
So What is Matcha?
To explain it in simple words, Match is ground green tea. It’s as simple as that.
How is it prepared?
The green tea leaves used for matcha grows in the shade before two to three weeks of harvest. This process increases the chlorophyll level which in turn helps in the production of more amino acids(L-theanine). It also makes the tea leaves dark green. Then fine tea buds are hand-picked and, dried and stone ground to bright green matcha powder.
Why Is Matcha Rich in Anti-Oxidants?
It has all the benefits of Green Tea(obviously), and also it has more anti-oxidants. One cup of matcha is equal to ten cups of green tea. The increased chlorophyll levels are the main reason and that what makes it into a superfood. L-Theanine apparently has a calming effect on the brain, and when combined with caffeine it calms you down without any drowsiness.
Caution:
As always too much of anything is good for nothing. A ½ tsp of matcha is more than enough for preparing a single serving of Latte, and that should be the daily intake value as well. Also, some studies show that there are subtle traces of lead so women who are pregnant and nursing should avoid this.
Leaf Tea
When I wanted to try this matcha, LEAF tea sent me a sample pack of their organic matcha and I couldn’t say no to it. LEAF ensures to bring the best matcha green tea powder at your doorstep.
The vibrant jade green colored smooth powder says it all. (check in the step by step picture below) The chlorophyll rich LEAF Tea’s matcha comes from pristine terrains of the Kagoshima, located in southern Japan. You can learn more about their products here.
Matcha Green Tea Latte Recipe
I tried a simple Matcha Latte. I know it’s not frothy as you get in cafes, but its homemade with love for sure. :-)
Ingredients:
- Hot water – ½ cup
- Matcha Green Tea Powder – 1 tsp
- Sugar/Honey/Agave/Sweetener of your choice as required. (I used three tsps of raw sugar)
- Milk – 1.5 cups
Steps:
- Boil the water and milk in your preferred way. We don’t need it boiling though.
- Add a tsp of the matcha green tea powder to the ½ cup of water and using a hand whisk or fork stir it vigorously and make sure there aren’t any lumps.
- Add sugar and mix it.
- Now add the warm milk and stir it nicely.
Enjoy it hot or cold as per your preference.
Notes:
- For a hot latte, add warm milk, and with a hand, whisk mix it until frothy and serve hot.
- For a cold latter, add warm milk and chill it or add ice cubes and serve cold.
- Adjust the sugar as per your taste.
- Do not add more ¾ tsp for a single serving.
Disclaimer: I was provided with a free product. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the developing company or its affiliates.
Matcha Green Tea Latte
Ingredients
- ½ cup Hot water
- 1 tsp Matcha Green Tea Powder
- Sugar/Honey/Agave/Sweetener of your choice as required. I used three tsps of raw sugar
- 1.5 cups Milk
Instructions
- Boil the water and milk in your preferred way. We don't need it boiling though.
- Add a tsp of the matcha green tea powder to the ½ cup of water and using a hand whisk or fork stir it vigorously and make sure there aren't any lumps.
- Add sugar and remix it.
- Now add the warm milk and stir it nicely.
- Enjoy it hot or cold as per your preference.
Notes
- For a hot latte, add warm milk, and with a hand, whisk mix it until frothy and serve hot.
- For a cold latter, add warm milk and chill it or add ice cubes and serve cold.
- Adjust the sugar as per your taste.
- Do not add more ¾ tsp for a single serving.
Nutrition
I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.
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to find quality writing like yours nowadays. I really appreciate people like you!
Take care!!
Thanks a lot. :-)
So creamy, so good… just the way I like it!
Looks yummy vidya. Perfect colour and beautiful picturisation too. No wonder if anyone becomes ‘matcha’holic.??
:-) Thanks for your kind words Malathi.