Matcha!! Ever since I first tried this matcha green tea latte a few years ago, I haven’t looked back.
It’s incredibly creamy, refreshing, and unlike any other drink.
What is Matcha Powder?
Matcha is a type of powdered green tea primarily grown and produced in Asia.
In the last few weeks of their growth, the tea leaves are shaded from the sun to boost chlorophyll levels and create their vibrant green color.
After harvesting, the leaves are finely ground into a powder used in teas, lattes, smoothies, and even ice cream recipes.
The History of Matcha Green Tea
Legend has it that Shennong, an ancient Chinese emperor, discovered green tea’s flavor and medicinal properties by chance when tea leaves blew into his kettle.
Powdered tea, like matcha, originated during China’s Song Dynasty (960-1279), when tea leaves were steamed, dried, ground, and pressed into cakes for easy transport.
This method faded over time, but in the 8th century, Japanese Zen monks revived a similar tradition, growing green tea leaves and preparing the powdered tea now known as matcha.
Where to Find the Best Matcha Powder?
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You may notice the higher price point on this tea—the highest quality matcha, called "ceremonial grade," can be quite costly.
If you have the means to buy it, it’s worth the spend, especially if you enjoy matcha green tea on its own (meaning, plain matcha tea– not the latte form).
However, there are also more affordable “culinary grade” matcha options that work well too.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (When using ceremonial grade matcha, you might need a smaller amount, adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 cup whole milk, or preferred non-dairy milk (such as almond milk)
- Sweetener to taste
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RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add the matcha green tea powder to a mug with 1/4 cup of hot water. Allow the tea to "bloom" for 1-2 minutes, whisking briskly to dissolve any small clumps. You can use a traditional wooden matcha whisk or a small metal whisk, though a matcha whisk is ideal.
2. If you have an automatic milk frother, add the milk to it, heat and froth, then pour it into the bloomed matcha and sweeten to taste.
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3. If you don’t have a frother, add the bloomed matcha to a small saucepan with the milk and sugar or sweetener. Heat until the mixture begins to bubble around the edges, whisking continuously. For a frothy latte, use an immersion blender to create foam once it’s heated.
4. Pour this matcha green tea latte into a large mug, serve and enjoy! Adjust the sweetener to taste. This type of latte tastes best lightly sweetened.
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