What does a matcha latte taste like?

A matcha latte is a less intense version of matcha tea. While matcha tea can be too bitter for some people, a matcha latte uses milk, spices and sweeteners to tone down the strong flavour.

Is matcha better 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.

Is it good to drink matcha every day?

It's safe and healthy to consume matcha every day as long as you're staying under 2 cups (with no more than one teaspoon of matcha powder per cup). Too much of anything is never a good idea.

Matcha Vanilla Latte (Iced or Hot)

Description

This 5-ingredient matcha vanilla latte is creamy, delicious and just the right amount of sweet. Not to mention, it's packed with health benefits thanks to the green tea matcha powder. Will you swap your coffee out for this?

Ingredients

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1 cup cashew milk, warmed
1 cup water, boiled
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 vanilla bean, scraped (or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, see note)
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Sprinkle of cinnamon for topping (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the vanilla bean by using a knife to slice the bean open lengthwise. Then scrape out the inside with a small spoon.
Add water, milk and vanilla bean to a small saucepan. Warm on medium high heat and bring to a soft boil. Then remove from heat.
Add the boiled mixture, matcha powder 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 mugs.
Sweeten to taste with honey (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, cashew milk, matcha powder, vanilla bean 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.
Store your leftover vanilla bean in an airtight container at room temperature. Here's how.

Keywords: matcha, vanilla matcha, tea, latte