Matcha Latte
Recipe
Matcha Latte
This mama is beyond tired but I push through my days with double matcha lattes. I have been getting up extra early to workout and work before my kiddos get up. My favorite part of being up early is having a huge glass of water and a hot tea — all by myself. See below for my matcha latte recipe in a blender.
Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder. In Japan, it is traditionally made with water heated to 175°F in a tea bowl and whisked with a bamboo whisk. My favorite brand is Matcha Love.
xo Chef Carla
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Ingredients
2 teaspoons of high quality matcha
2 cups of hot water 175-185°*
1/2 almond or preferred plant milk
1 teaspoon coconut sugar or preferred sweetener
This recipe was inspired by Candice Kumai. She is the queen of matcha. I love how easy it is! Matcha is clean energy, there is no crash!
Instructions
Place the matcha in a high speed blender like a Vitamix. Add the boiling water. Close the lid tightly and start to blend slowly.*
Heat the almond milk in a small sauce pot, until warm (2-3 minutes). Or 30 seconds in the microwave.
Use a foamer, like a bodum and foam the milk. Pour the foamed milk over the matcha
Chef Carla Notes
- Most quality electric tea kettles have a temperature setting. Mine actually says 175° Green Tea. You could also you use a kitchen thermometer, if you wanted to.
- You always want to be careful with hot liquids in a blender. Make sure the lid is on tight and start to blend slowly. You can also fold a tea towel in quarters and place on top of the lid with your hand to make sure it’s secure. Believe me, I have been burned by soup in a professional kitchen, it’s not fun
This is a take on classic raspberry dressing, hello 1990’s. It’s delicious when paired with seasonal veggies and fruits like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peaches; fresh herbs like mint or basil; and tender greens like butterhead lettuce. Serve the dressing mixed in or on the side like I do. Garnish your salad with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the salad. Top with cheeses like feta or cotija. Add crunch with nuts or seeds like pepitas. Always remember to season your salad with salt and pepper. It makes it taste so much better!