Can you mix matcha and turmeric together?

Yes. Together, turmeric and matcha are an antioxidant powerhouse. The flavours pair well together in lattes and smoothies.

How do you make Matcha Latte less bitter?

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.

Is matcha healthier than coffee?

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. ⠀ 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.

Matcha Turmeric Latte

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

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2/3 cup almond milk, warmed
1/3 cup water, boiled
1 tsp matcha powder
1 tsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp (a pinch) freshly ground black pepper
Sweetener to taste (optional)

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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.

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