This dairy-free matcha turmeric latte is the perfect way to start your day. It's a cozy beverage that also offers up major health advantages thanks to four powerful ingredients: matcha, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon.
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Why should you try this recipe?
Here's why you'll love this matcha turmeric latte:
- It's easy to make. With only 10 minutes and a few basic ingredients, you'll have a coffee-shop quality turmeric latte.
- Matcha is good for you. This traditional Japanese green tea is rich in antioxidants,and studies have linked it to a myriad of health benefits like protecting the liver, boosting brain function, preventing cancer and promoting heart health.
- It's delicious. I'm currently addicted to the turmeric latte at Blenz Coffee (it's a Canadian thing!). So, it's a real money saver to be able to make a similar one from home. Plus, it's just as tasty.
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Ingredients
Here's what you'll need for this golden matcha latte:
- Almond milk: You can make this latte with unsweetened almond milk or any other non-dairy milk. Cashew milk and oat milk are good alternatives. Cow's milk doesn't pair well with matcha as it's too rich and changes the flavour of the drink.
- Matcha: This green tea variety has a slightly bitter, earthy taste that pairs well with turmeric. Just make sure you purchase a high quality product. Here's a good guide to help you decide what matcha is right for you. For this recipe, use latte grade matcha or ceremonial grade matcha.
- Boiled water: Matcha must be dissolved in water, as it won't dissolve well in only milk.
- Turmeric: The star ingredient. It has an earthy, bitter taste that pairs well with matcha. Use ground turmeric for this recipe.
- Cinnamon, ground ginger, cardamom: These are all warming flavours that will give the beverage a sweet and spicy kick, very similar to chai.
- Black pepper: Helps your body absorb the turmeric so you can benefit from its properties.
- Coconut oil: This ingredient has two jobs in this recipe. First, it helps the latte froth up. Second, it plays a role in helping our body digest curcumin, the main ingredient in turmeric.
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Recipe Variations
- Enjoy this beverage on ice: While this matcha turmeric latte is comforting to drink hot, it's also refreshing to drink cooled in the hotter weather. All you need to do is add ice at the end of the recipe and let it cool down.
- Make it extra creamy: If you want a thicker matcha turmeric latte, use coconut milk instead of almond milk. You can use light coconut milk, or full-fat coconut milk for an extra rich treat. If you're not a fan of coconut milk, cashew milk will also give a creamier texture.
- Add more spices: Ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, ground ginger are my favorite add-ins. But if you love chai, you could also add cardamom and cloves into the latte.
- Make it sweeter: To turn up the sweetness, drizzle in maple syrup to taste. If you're not a fan of maple syrup, you can substitute in another natural sweetener. Check out my post on healthy maple syrup substitutes for ideas.
- Use less matcha: When making a latte, I do recommend ½ teaspoon of matcha or more to ensure the flavor and color remains strong.
Instructions
Let’s break it down step by step to take any guesswork out of this matcha turmeric latte.
- Add water, milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ground ginger, and cardamom to a small saucepan.
- Heat on medium high, removing the saucepan from the stovetop just before boiling.
- Add the mixture from the saucepan, matcha and coconut oil to a blender.
- Blend on the lowest speed, slowly increasing to medium, for approximately 20 seconds, or until frothy and combined.
- Pour the mixture into your mug through a fine mesh strainer or fine mesh tea strainer. This will ensure no spice clumps.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper.
- Taste and add sweetener as desired (optional).
- Add ice cubes if you want it served cold.
Recipe Notes
- Water temperature matters. The ideal water temperature for matcha is 176 degrees Fahrenheit (just before boiling). Lower water temperatures will results in softer, mellower flavour. Higher temperatures will results in a more bitter flavour. So, if using the stovetop method, remove the saucepan from the heat just before it reaches a rolling boil.
- Grind your own spices for the most potent flavour. This recipe calls for ground spices, but you can also use whole spices and grind them using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. This will result in stronger flavours.
- Boil water with spices. It's important to add the spices at the beginning (before the liquids are heated) rather than at the end. That's because hot water helps the flavour of spices develop.
How To Store
- Fridge: Store in an airtight mug in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Reheat: Warm in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave for 30 - 60 seconds.
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Equipment
Here's what you need to make this golden matcha latte.
- Small saucepan: to warm the water and spices, as well as the milk.
- Blender: To create a frothy coffee-shop style latte, you'll need a blender. I love my vitamix.
- Spice grinder: Not necessary, but if you grind your spices fresh, you'll end up with stronger flavours.
FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about this matcha turmeric latte.
Yes. Together, turmeric and matcha are an antioxidant powerhouse. The flavours pair well together in lattes and smoothies.
If you're not a fan of the bitter flavour in matcha, you have two options.
First, make sure that you're not using boiling water in matcha. The ideal water temperature for matcha is 176 degrees Fahrenheit (just before boiling). Lower water temperatures will results in softer, mellower flavour. Higher temperatures will results in a more bitter flavour.
If your drink is already bitter, then you can add in other flavours to counteract the bitterness. These include: 1) more of the spices in this recipe (cardamom, ginger, turmeric root); 2) a touch of lemon, lime or orange zest; 3) a natural sweetener like honey.
Both options are low in calories. However, coffee contains more caffeine than matcha. While both can help you stay awake and alert, matcha provides a less jittery pick-me-up. This is because matcha has a high concentration of flavonoids and L-theanine.
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Fun fact: L-theanine is often known as nature's xanax. It produces relaxing effects by raising serotonin, GABA, and dopamine levels.
For more differences between the two hot drinks, check out the graphic below.
How To Serve
Now that you've made this matcha turmeric latte recipe, it’s time to enjoy it. I suggest pairing it with a healthy treat. Check out some of my favourite recipes below.
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Matcha Turmeric Latte
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: beverage
- Method: stovetop, blender
- Cuisine: japanese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
This dairy-free matcha turmeric latte is the perfect way to start your day. It's a cozy beverage that also offers up major health advantages thanks to four powerful ingredients: matcha, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup almond milk, warmed
- ⅓ cup water, boiled
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ⅛ tsp (a pinch) freshly ground black pepper
- Sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Add milk, water, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric and ginger to a small saucepan.
- Heat on medium high, removing the saucepan from the stovetop just before boiling.
- Add the boiled mixture, matcha and coconut oil to a blender.
- Blend on the lowest speed, slowly increasing to medium, for approximately 20 seconds, or until frothy and combined.
- Pour the mixture into your mug through a fine mesh strainer or fine mesh tea strainer. This will ensure no spice clumps in the final beverage.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper.
- Taste and add sweetener as desired (optional).
- Add ice cubes if you want it served cold.
Notes
- This recipe can be made in the milk frother. To do so, skip step 1 and 2 as the milk frother will warm the liquids for you. Instead, simply add water, almond milk, matcha powder, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and coconut oil to the milk frother and turn it on. You can sweeten to taste after.
- Water temperature matters. The ideal water temperature for matcha is 176 degrees Fahrenheit (just before boiling). Lower water temperatures will results in softer, mellower flavour. Higher temperatures will results in a more bitter flavour. So, if using the stovetop method, remove the saucepan from the heat just before it reaches a rolling boil.
- Grind your own spices for the most potent flavour. This recipe calls for ground spices, but you can also use whole spices and grind them using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. This will result in stronger flavours.
- Boil water with spices. It's important to add the spices at the beginning (before the liquids are heated) rather than at the end. That's because hot water helps the flavour of spices develop.
Keywords: matcha, turmeric, latte, matcha latte, turmeric latte
June
This recipe has similarities to chai. If you like chai, you’ll like this drink. I added in cloves for extra flavour. Will make again!
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