Coconut Matcha Latte

28 January 2020 by Natanja

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    Frothy, creamy and energising – this coconut matcha latte is a delicious morning booster that will help you jump-start your day. 

    Coconut matcha latte with matcha powder on plate

    Keeping in line with our new years resolutions, I’m sharing a healthy breakfast beverage with you today. If you are currently trying to cut out coffee or dairy from your diet, this is an ideal substitution for your regular cup of Joe in the mornings. Since we talked all about an early morning routine in my last post, I thought it would be the perfect time to showcase this delicious and caffeinated coconut matcha latte. Because let’s be honest, waking up early isn’t always so easy and we can all use a little caffeine from time to time. Not only is this latte a yummy treat to wake up to, it also provides your body with nutrients and fuel to start your day off on the right foot!

    Frothy coconut matcha latte in a white mug

    This recipe has been my go-to beverage shortly before my exams. While I have become an avid coffee drinker, I actually prefer matcha tea. It doesn’t contain as much acid and in turn doesn’t stress my stomach as much. It also doesn’t make me feel nervous or give me the shakes (which is particularly annoying on a day where I am doing photoshoots!). Plus as a foodie, I enjoy switching out my morning beverages from time to time.

    Frothing matcha tea in a white bowl with a bamboo brush

    Matcha vs. Green Tea

    To start off – matcha is a type of green tea. There are, however, substantial differences between the two. When drinking regular green tea, the leaves are brewed in water, removed and only the liquid is consumed. Matcha, however, consists of young tea leaves that are ground to a powder, which are then dissolved in hot water – meaning that you are drinking the whole tea leaves. This provides you with the full nutritional benefits. It also means that matcha contains more caffeine than regular green tea.  

    Matcha tea is one of the healthiest types of tea you can drink. It’s loaded with antioxidants and theanine, which has stress-reducing effects. It can also aid in weight loss and help you stay alert and fit throughout the day. In contrast to coffee, it doesn’t spike your glucose levels which then is followed by a crash. Instead it consistently gives you energy, without making you feel jittery or nervous. If you have ever had that sensation before, you’ll know the discomfort I’m talking about. It’s really not fun! In turn, I find that I am also able to fall asleep better on a day I’ve had matcha than on a day where I’ve had coffee.

    Pouring matcha tea into teacup filled with warm coconut milk

    Tips for the perfect matcha latte

    When it comes to preparing matcha tea, temperature is key. Using boiling water not only destroys the beneficial nutrients, it also makes the matcha taste bitter. The maximum temperature for your tea water shouldn’t exceed 80C (175F). If your tea kettle doesn’t let you select the temperature, you can simply boil water and add a little bit of cold water on top. I personally do not own a tea kettle at the moment, so I typically boil water, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool down for about 5 minutes. This has been working well for me. 

    To make the perfect matcha latte, I suggest using a little bamboo brush. You definitely don’t need to go out and buy a whole set, containing a special bowl, bamboo scooper and what not, but a bamboo brush is a really practical thing to have. If you don’t want to invest in one, you can use a milk frother instead. If you plan on making matcha regularly, I highly suggest investing those 10 bucks and getting one though. It works super well and gives you that perfectly frothy matcha!

    Marbled matcha latte in a white mug

    That’s it! Enjoy your morning coconut matcha latte!

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    Pouring matcha tea into teacup filled with warm coconut milk

    Coconut Matcha Latte


    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 mug 1x

    Description

    Creamy and delicious, this coconut matcha latte is the perfect way to start your day.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 250ml barista coconut milk* (1 cup)
    • 40ml water (2 and 1/2 tablespoons)
    • 1/2 teaspoon matcha
    • rice syrup or sweetener of choice to taste

    Instructions

    1. Heat the coconut milk and froth until creamy (either with a milk frother or in a mixer).
    2. Then heat the water to 60-70C (140-160F). If you don’t have an electric kettle with adjustable temperature, bring water to a boil and let it cool for 5 minutes.
    3. Sift the matcha into a bowl and add the warm water. Whisk together until no lumps remain with a bamboo brush or handheld milk frother for about 2 minutes. Then stir in the rice syrup.
    4. Pour the matcha tea into a mug, add the warm coconut milk and enjoy.

    Notes

    *such as Alpro Coconut Milk for Professionals

    Coconut matcha latte with matcha powder on plate

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