Matcha is particularly associated to its health benefits due to its high antioxidant content, which earns it the label of “superfood”. Social networks have greatly contributed to spreading the message about its health benefits, by creating a micro-community of matcha lovers. Are you one of them?
Sweet recipe, savory recipe from pastries to drinks: #matcha has been referenced more than 6.4 million times on Instagram. Are you ready to let this drink take your heart away?
Matcha, from Japan to the rest of the world
Matcha, a fine powder of green tea leaves, is traditionally prepared and consumed during a tea ceremony, emblematic for the Japanese. But its use has become more widespread in many food sectors. In particular, there are a lot of matcha pastries from the most traditional to the most Western: mochis, doriyaki, madeleines, logs or even macaroons, the possibilities are endless.
Matcha is also enjoying great popularity among drinks: dalgona matcha latte, chai matcha latte, white chocolate matcha latte, bubble tea matcha green tea, matcha green juice… Today we offer you a simple, effective, delicious and VEGAN recipe: an organic green tea matcha latte, with coconut milk.
Matcha green tea powder is good, organic is even better!
You will have understood, the star of our recipes is our organic matcha green tea powder.
You may be wondering what is matcha, and why is it only found in powder form? Quite simply because matcha green tea powder is the result of grinding high quality green tea leaves, which are previously dried in the sun. This is how we obtain this characteristic green color.
Did you know? Matcha is the only tea whose leaf is completely absorbed by water. We therefore drink the very essence of the leaf, and not just its infusion!
Ingredients to make your vegan matcha latte recipe:
- 1 teaspoon of organic matcha green tea powder
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup coconut milk from a carton
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar
- 1 teaspoon of concentrated coconut milk
- coconut shavings (optional)
Start by sifting a teaspoon of organic matcha powder into a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar then pour in ½ cup of hot water. Whisk in a W shape until the mixture becomes foamy.
In a glass, mix ½ cup of coconut milk with 1 teaspoon of concentrated coconut milk using a milk frother. Add a few ice cubes then pour in the matcha. Add some coconut shavings if you wish, and your vegan coconut milk matcha latte is ready to enjoy!
Our opinion on this recipe
If you like coconut milk then this vegan matcha latte recipe is for you! At Kusmi, we love to vary pleasures and not fall into monotony. This is good because matcha lends itself to it. So ready to try the experience?
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Our chai-style matcha latte recipe
Understanding the price of matcha tea
Is Blue matcha really matcha tea?
Our ideas for using matcha tea in cooking
Can you drink matcha tea when breastfeeding?
Is matcha tea allowed during pregnancy?