It really grinds my gears when people talk about trying matcha lattes for the first time and being bitterly disappointed with the taste. First up, it's a green drink, so expecting the same taste as a creamy, caramel latte will get you nowhere. Second of all, yes, I would agree that matcha is an acquired taste, but, last but not least, there are umpteen ways to sweeten it and make it deliciously comforting and energising.
The team at Eat Clean Tea (they specialise in matcha tea, not bullshit diet tea don't worry!) sent me some powder to make my own lattes, so I wanted to share my personal fave matcha latte recipe with you - it's a sweet, smooth variation that's destined to get your day off to an energised start.
Why matcha?
- Slow release energy and caffeine boost
- Made from really high quality green tea leaves (the leaves are shaded whilst growing to increase the chlorophyll, hence the really green colour)
- 137x more antioxidants of normal green tea
- High in vitamins A and E
- Contains antioxidants (and really high in antioxidant EGCG, an amazing antioxidant - more info here.)
- Contains amino acids
- Can help burn calories faster (you could burn up to 25% more fat if you drink it before exercise, say studies from University of Geneva and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - more evidence here.)
So, my method is really simple. You'll need:
- 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder
- Unsweetened almond milk (as much as you like in your coffee)
- 1 teaspoon 100% pure maple syrup
- Cinnamon for sprinkling
Boil your water, get your cup and put your 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder in the bottom. Pour in half of your water, and slowly froth for 10 seconds. Add in your almond milk (I like it quite milky), the rest of the water and maple syrup and froth again. Sprinkle your cinnamon on top and sip away!
It's smooth, sweet and bloody delicious!!
No comments
Post a Comment