Want an iced matcha green tea latte, but don’t feel like going out?
This Matcha Iced Latte is creamy, refreshing and healthier than the popular Starbucks Matcha Latte.
It’s easy to make at home with your favorite matcha powder, just a touch of maple and vanilla syrup along with any plant-based milk.
Serve it in your favorite glass filled with ice cubes and some frothy whipped coconut cream and it’s even better than your favorite coffee place.
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What Is Matcha?
Matcha green tea is prepared with the whole leaf of green tea, which provides a greater amount of nutrients and antioxidants.
The plant is cultivated, protected from direct sunlight.
So it reduces the rate of photosynthesis and stimulates the production of chlorophyll and amino acids.
It is very common to find it in the form of a very ground powder and with a strong green color.
And it is necessary to beat it gently with water to consume it.
Matcha tea Properties.
Matcha is considered a superfood and provides many antioxidants.
There are also studies linking matcha consumption to benefits for brain function, liver and weight loss.
Matcha does not seem to have major contraindications, except those related to its theine/caffeine content, because it comes from the same plant as white, green and black tea (camellia Sinensis).
In addition, when consumed whole (instead of infused), matcha provides more caffeine than other varieties of green tea: 1 gram of matcha tea contains 35 mg of caffeine (for reference, the maximum recommended daily amount of caffeine for a healthy adult is 400mg).
However, matcha does not cause the peak energy (followed by a drop after a couple of hours) that coffee gives: the L-theanine component of matcha tea makes its effect smoother and causes a more lasting state of concentration than that produced by the caffeine in coffee.
In addition, L-theanine is considered to have anti-stress properties, promote better mood, and have positive effects on physical performance.
How to make iced matcha green tea latte.
This recipe is dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and can be easily customized using your favorite paleo sweetener or low-carb keto of your choice.
Here the instructions step by step of a delicious iced matcha green tea latte recipe. Enjoy it.
Ingredients.
- Ceremonial grade Matcha powder: we like Ippodo Tea, Jade Leaf or Maeda-en.
- Water: Be sure to use very hot water to dissolve phosphorus.
- Maple honey: use more or less to taste. You can also substitute with your favorite sticky liquid sweetener.
- Such as organic agave, date syrup, honey (if not vegan), Lakanto sugar-free.
- Vanilla extract: for an extra flavor.
- Milk or Cream: We like to use Malk Organics almond milk or Nut Pods dairy-free cream for our vegan frozen matcha latte.
- Ice cubes: you will need a handful.
Preparation.
- Prepare matcha: Add matcha powder in a bowl or cup.
- Pour hot water and, with a bamboo whisk, beat with a zig-zag movement back and forth or a “W” movement for about 30-40 seconds, until a loose paste is formed and the powder has completely dissolved and no remains remain.
- Add the sweetener and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
- Assemble: Add a large handful of ice to two glasses and divide the matcha evenly between the two glasses.
- Pour almond milk (frothy if desired) over the matcha.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve with whipped coconut cream, then sift through a pinch of cinnamon or matcha powder to give it some color.
- Stir to combine and enjoy.
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FAQ.
What is Matcha Latte?
A matcha latte consists of matcha powder (finely ground leaves of some green tea plants), mixed with water and milk.
If the matcha powder is not sweetened, honey or syrup is often used.
The type and amount of milk used will vary depending on preferences
What is the taste of iced matcha green tea latte.
Its characteristic green color and its unique earthy, nutty and sometimes bitter flavor distinguish it from the typical drinks of coffee shops.
The tea with which it is prepared, matcha, has been consumed for more than a thousand years.
How to improve the taste of Matcha tea?
That of putting the water to boil and at that time poured the envelope or empty the teaspoons are very bad because it burns.
The ideal is to let the water boil, remove from the heat for about 3 or 5 minutes and then infuse the tea to release its flavor.
Why do I get Lumps when I make Iced matcha green tea latte?
The truth is that it is difficult to eliminate all lumps when making matcha, but in my experience, the “boat method” is one of the most effective to avoid them.
The trick is to shake the matcha with a small amount of milk, if you throw more than 100 ml, it will probably cost you more to shake and do not underestimate the inertia; if you use a very large or very full bottle.
In addition to the fact that it will cost you to shake vigorously, there is more risk of the boat slipping from your hands!
In addition, there are brands, regardless of quality or price, easier to mix than others.
With some, you may have small lumps at the bottom (remember that pure matcha is not soluble) but as long as they are not large, nothing happens.
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How much iced matcha green tea latte can I take per day?
1 gram of matcha tea contains 35 mg of caffeine, so a 200 ml glass of matcha latte with a teaspoon full of matcha.
4 grams of matcha, which gives a fairly intense flavor would provide about 140 mg of caffeine.
That is caffeine similar to that of a cup of coffee of the same size, although in return.
It does not produce the nervousness that coffee causes because matcha contains L-theanine, which helps reduce stress.
How do you know if a matcha tea is of good quality?
Pure matcha tea is a very fine powder. Its texture should be very soft and fine, almost silky.
You can identify a poor quality matcha tea if you find larger pieces in the powder or if you feel it has a harder consistency.
Good quality matcha should be soluble in both hot and cold water
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