Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder made from finely powdered dried tea leaves. It has a slightly bitter, vegetal flavor and a bright green color; thanks to the high chlorophyll content of the leaves. For decades, it has been a hallmark in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. However, it was only recently that Matcha has become increasingly fashionable, with matcha shots, lattes, teas, and even desserts popping up in health food stores and coffee shops.
Regular green tea is also known for its antioxidant properties, but matcha has a distinct nutrient profile and even further advantages. The explanation for this is that in most varieties of green tea, the leaves are steeped in hot water and then discarded. Matcha retains the nutrients from the whole tea leaf when it is produced by whisking the powder into hot water or milk, which results in a higher concentration of caffeine and antioxidants than green tea.
It contains antioxidants that can protect the liver, support heart health, and also promote weight loss.
With this basic recipe, you can make a steaming cup of energising, antioxidant-rich Matcha Latte at home.
Sift the matcha powder into a cup to get rid of any lumps.
Pour in 1 tbsp boiling water and stir to a thick paste. Whisk briskly from side to side until the matcha is fully dispersed and there is a foamy layer on top.
Heat the milk until steaming, then if you can, froth until foamy with a whisk or milk frother. Pour into the match for your very own, café style latte.
Ingredients
Directions
Sift the matcha powder into a cup to get rid of any lumps.
Pour in 1 tbsp boiling water and stir to a thick paste. Whisk briskly from side to side until the matcha is fully dispersed and there is a foamy layer on top.
Heat the milk until steaming, then if you can, froth until foamy with a whisk or milk frother. Pour into the match for your very own, café style latte.