Maple Matcha Latte
Maple matcha latte is the perfect autumn recipe that combines the deep taste of matcha green tea and adds just the perfect touch of sweetness with pure organic maple syrup. Making this a perfect healthy matcha treat to boost not just your tastebuds but loaded with health benefits.
What is matcha and why is it good for you?
Matcha is green tea powder that is made from finely ground green tea leaves which are covered with shade to boost their chlorophyll content and amino-acids. Unlike regular green tea, where you steep the leaves, with matcha green tea powder you consumer the entire leaf, allowing you to grab the maximum benefits from the tea leaves. Matcha is rich in antioxidants, in fact, matcha is the superfood that contains the highest number of antioxidants, surpassing berries and nuts. Antioxidants, specifically catechins, are great for the body when it comes to health benefits, that's why it's said that the health benefits of matcha are numerous, including enhanced brain function, a strengthened immune system, anti-aging and detoxing, just to name a few.
How does maple syrup enhance the flavor and nutritional value of maple matcha latte?
Maple syrup which is a natural sweetener that comes from the sap of maple trees, is amazing not just to add natural sweetness to your maple matcha latte if you're craving a healthier treat, but also because it's rich in essential minerals such as manganese, zinc, and calcium.
Matcha Boosts energy and focus
Thanks to the combination of the caffeine contained in matcha and one powerful aminoacid like L-Theanine, matcha is known as the superfood of the samurai warriors and Buddhist monks, that's because it gives the body energy but at the same time it brings focus to the mind, that's why some people call matcha green tea the elixir of life. Maple matcha latte gives sustained energy without jitters or caffeine crash. The mental clarity of matcha and the energy it provides for long periods of time in a sustained manner not just induce a calm and focused state of mind, but make it an ideal choice for those seeking an energy boost without the side effects.
How to make your own maple matcha latte
Making your own maple matcha latte is quick and easy. Just follow the matcha latte maple recipe below, the key to success is using high quality matcha green tea powder because it will have natural sweetness and a fantastic green color. Maple matcha latte is not only a delicious and comforting beverage to enjoy during fall, but all year round and also a nutritional powerhouse. Incorporating it in your daily routine is easy. So why not treat yourself to a cup of maple matcha latte and savor the goodness it brings?
MAPLE MATCHA LATTE RECIPE ICED or HOT
Servings: 1
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
INGREDIENTS
20ml Water, at 75-80°C
1 to 1.5tsp Organic Matcha Oishii Matcha Powder depending on how strong you like the maple matcha latte to be
200ml Milk of choice, plant based milk is also great
1 Tbsp to 1/4 cup of Maple Syrup, depending on how sweet you like the matcha latte to be
1 Cup Ice Cubes, to make this an iced maple matcha latte recipe, otherwise you can heat up the milk and drink it warm
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METHOD
1. Start by mixing 1 to 1.5 tsp of Organic Matcha Oishii powder to your Chawan matcha tea bowl or alternately grab a jar which has a good lid because you will shake it.
2. Pour in the warm water and dissolve the matcha green tea powder, you can do this using the bamboo whisk, an electric frother or simply shaking your jar until the matcha powder has dissolved.
3. You can warm up the milk for a hot maple matcha latte or have it iced with cold milk and by adding ice cubes.
4. Pour in the maple syrup, then the milk, and add the pure matcha that you prepared before.
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