I accidentally gave up coffee in 2017. I didn’t mean to, I just realized a few months in that I hadn’t had any all year and ran with it. Coincidentally, I also recently saw an article about how some celebrities gave up coffee for daily matcha lattes. So, I figured I’d run with the cool kids on this one since I already had my shoes on.
While I love my Starbucks, it just isn’t economically smart long term. Being the budget minded gal I am though, I found a way to make my own latte at home. It’s much easier than you think, too.
Find Your Matcha Powder
Check the internet (Pinterest, wellness blogs, etc.) for information on the best types of matcha. There’s a ton of material out there about the different grades: culinary, ceremonial, premium, etc. Read about them all, and decide what level of quality interests you for your lattes.
If you’re looking for a great everyday level of matcha to get started, I recommend this bag. It comes in different quantities so you can really just get a small one to try before committing. The bag reseals and is just all around convenient, so it’s my top pick!
Making a Homemade Green Tea Latte
Matcha is different from loose leaf tea as you’re actually ingesting the tea leaves in a ground down, powdered form. The health benefits of matcha are ten-fold versus steeping loose leaf tea. But, that also comes with a slightly different preparation process.
Mix 1 tsp of matcha into 2 tsp of hot water. One teaspoon of matcha is all you need for a 16 oz iced or 12 oz hot latte. I heated 2 oz of water in the microwave for one minute, then stirred in the matcha. Read: this can be done easily at work!
While I love my electric frother, it’s by no means necessary. Bamboo whisks are the traditional tool but aren’t as practical as the electronic whisks, especially for a latte on-the-go. In a pinch, you can use a regular whisk but the powder may not mix as fine. I recommend investing in a bamboo whisk or electric frother if you find you enjoy making your own matcha lattes.
Mixing the Matcha with the Milk
Hot lattes are a little trickier because you probably don’t have a professional milk steamer at home. However, you can sub that step with either the stove or the microwave. Once the milk and matcha are heated separately you’ll mix them together. If prepared on a stove you can scoop foam from the heated milk to top off your beverage!
Iced lattes are a cinch. The cold milk and ice will easily bring the latte cool quickly. Once you have the 2 oz of matcha mixed, pour over ice and mix in to the milk.
Green Tea Latte Extras
If you’d like a thicker latte, try making your next one with soy milk. I don’t have any dietary restrictions, but soy has become my favorite milk since I’ve been hitting the gym more frequently. The plant-based protein in soy milk is a great additional source of fuel.
Want to add some flavor to your latte? Add a few pumps of your favorite syrup and/or some Splenda for some extra flavor (my go-to is vanilla).
Experiment with the different flavors and milks to add some variety to your daily dose of antioxidants. I find the earthier flavors to compliment the natural richness of the matcha powder best.
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More Caffeine and Recipes
- My Favorite Starbucks Matcha Green Tea Latte
- Low Caffeine Starbucks Drinks Orders
- Homemade Starbucks Pink Drink
- Trader Joe’s Matcha Almond Drink
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