Vanilla Matcha Latte
Matcha is green tea leaves ground into a fine powder which means you are consuming the actual green tea leaves that are incredibly healthy for you. Drinking matcha can give you 10 times the amount of antioxidants than a cup of regular green tea contains!
Here are a few reasons to drink Matcha Tea
- Excellent source of antioxidants
- Boosts the immune system
- Supports heart health
- Lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol
- Easy absorbable dietary fiber
- Provides energy focus
- Enhances fat burning
- Anti-aging powerhouse
There are different “grades” of Matcha Tea – from ceremonial to culinary – and then culinary is broken down into five categories. It is very interesting. Learn more here.
Vanilla Matcha Latte
1 tsp. culinary grade matcha powder
1/2 C. unsweetened almond milk, warmed
1/2 C. hot water
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
8-10 drops of Vanilla Stevia (or try other flavors)
Mix all of the ingredients together in a Magic Bullet or blender. You could mix directly in a mug using a whisk, too.
For an iced latte, use cold milk and water, and add a cup of ice to the beverage.
