Vanilla and Nutmeg Matcha Latte
This matcha latte is a great alternative to coffee, as it gives you a caffeine buzz without the subsequent crash.
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Unlike other green tea leaves that are steeped then strained, with matcha tea you’re actually consuming dried and powdered leaves, which means this tea is packed with antioxidants and offers a sustained energy boost.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 drop vanilla extract (less than 1/8 tsp.) or a small scraping of vanilla seeds (less than ¼ pod)
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp. matcha tea powder
- ½ to 1 tsp. raw honey or maple syrup
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, gently warm milk with vanilla and nutmeg. Increase temperature to achieve a soft, rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat.
- Whisk in matcha powder until frothy.
- Add honey and serve warm or, in warm weather, you can simply whisk all the ingredients together and serve cold.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 80
- Carbohydrate Content 11 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2.5 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 150 mg
- Sugar Content 9 g