Recipe

Matcha Latte

This mama is beyond tired but I push through my days with double matcha lattes. I have been getting up extra early to workout and work before my kiddos get up. My favorite part of being up early is having a huge glass of water and a hot tea — all by myself. See below for my matcha latte recipe in a blender.

Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder. In Japan, it is traditionally made with water heated to 175°F in a tea bowl and whisked with a bamboo whisk. My favorite brand is Matcha Love.

xo Chef Carla

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons of high quality matcha
2 cups of hot water 175-185°*
1/2 almond or preferred plant milk
1 teaspoon coconut sugar or preferred sweetener
This recipe was inspired by Candice Kumai. She is the queen of matcha. I love how easy it is! Matcha is clean energy, there is no crash!

Instructions

Place the matcha in a high speed blender like a Vitamix. Add the boiling water. Close the lid tightly and start to blend slowly.*
Heat the almond milk in a small sauce pot, until warm (2-3 minutes). Or 30 seconds in the microwave.
Use a foamer, like a bodum and foam the milk. Pour the foamed milk over the matcha

Chef Carla Notes

Most quality electric tea kettles have a temperature setting. Mine actually says 175° Green Tea. You could also you use a kitchen thermometer, if you wanted to.
You always want to be careful with hot liquids in a blender. Make sure the lid is on tight and start to blend slowly. You can also fold a tea towel in quarters and place on top of the lid with your hand to make sure it’s secure. Believe me, I have been burned by soup in a professional kitchen, it’s not fun