Rūta Katiliūtė
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A matcha latte is a green tea latte made with finely ground matcha green tea powder and milk. It does not contain coffee but does contain caffeine. Usually matcha tea is drunk without milk, but those who are not used to the intense flavour of matcha will find it easier to get used to it with the milk flavour. And it is worth totame it. Matcha latte, with its bright, rich green colour and subtle flavour, is slowly becoming an increasingly popular choice, and its invigorating and tonic effects make matcha a much-loved alternative to your morning cup of coffee.
Why choose a matcha latte instead of a cup of coffee?
Matcha latte is a highly tonic and invigorating drink with a high caffeine concentration. Unlike coffee, matcha’s caffeine effects are slower and longer-lasting due to the L-theanine in tea. L-theanine in matcha tea is also thought to have relaxing, stress-reducing, neuroplasticity-enhancing, thought-producing, concentration-enhancing and mood-enhancing effects on the body. Matcha powder is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This drink is not only a great pleasure for the eye and the taste buds, it is also good for the body.
5 matcha latte recipes to discover different flavours
A cosy matcha latte can be easily and quickly prepared at home. Yugen Tea recommends five recipes for different flavour discoveries.
Classic matcha latte
You will need:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 50 - 150 ml milk of your choice
- your favourite sweetener, if required
Prepare the matcha tea: in a bowl, using a chasen whisk, mix the matcha powder and a small amount of 70 °C water until smooth texture. Add a little more water and whisk the matcha until foamy texture. Add warmed milk and sweeten with your favourite sweetener if necessary. The recommended proportions are 50% water and 50% milk, but don’t be afraid to experiment and find the one you like best.
Cold matcha latte
When you want a refreshing, pleasantly tonic milky drink, a cold matcha latte is the perfect companion.
You will need:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 50 - 150 ml milk of your choice
- your favourite sweetener, if required
- ice cubes
First prepare the matcha tea: in a bowl, using a chasen whisk, mix the matcha powder and a small amount of 70 °C water until smooth texture. Add a little more water and whisk the matcha until foamy texture. Sweeten the matcha tea with your favourite sweetener if needed. Place the ice cubes in a glass, pour in the milk of your choice and top with the whisked matcha tea.
Alternatively, simply add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake and serve. Simple, quick and incredibly tasty!
Cocoa matcha latte
Both matcha and cocoa are known for their antioxidant richness and energising, mood-boosting effect – combine them in one cup and you’ll get a real super drink. Coffee lovers will love the intensity of the flavour and its tonic effect.
You will need:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1-2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 100 - 150 ml of your favourite milk
- your favourite sweetener, if required
- optional: a pinch of cinnamon for seasoning
The matcha mocha latte is easy to prepare – just pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake. Use milk/water no hotter than 50 °C in a cocktail shaker. To serve hot, warm the shaken latte up to your liking.
Matcha latte "dalgona"
“Dalgona coffee is a dessert drink from South Korea that has become very popular during the quarantine. It’s a cup of milk topped with a strong, sweet, silky coffee/tea cream. And we suggest replacing the coffee with matcha powder and trying a variation of the dalgona latte.
You will need:
- your favourite milk (we recommend Rude Health coconut)
- 2 tablespoons of aquafaba (chickpea decoction) or 1 small egg white
- 2 teaspoons of sugar or icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
It is very simple to make: whisk the egg white/ aquafaba and sugar until stiff. A minute will be enough time for the egg white, and the aquafaba will take a bit more. Add the matcha powder to the foam and whisk a little more until the foam turns a beautiful green colour.
Pour your favourite milk into the cup (warmed or cold), cover with whipped cream and there you go – a latte ready to enjoy!
Matcha pinacolada latte
This refreshing and nutritious latte is the perfect refresher on sunny summer days… or a pleasant reminder of them!
You will need:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 100 - 200 ml of coconut milk (we recommend using coconut milk from a can or Rude Health coconut milk);
- a handful of ice cubes
- a handful of sliced fresh pineapple
- Optional: for a creamier texture, add a slice of avocado
Prepare the matcha tea: in a bowl, using a chasen whisk, mix the matcha powder and a small amount of 70 °C water until smooth texture. Add a little more water and whisk the matcha until foamy texture.
Whisk the remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Place ice cubes in glasses or your favourite glass cups, pour in whipped pineapple milk and top with matcha tea.
Enjoy!