Mint Matcha Latte

I love a good Matcha latte. It doesn't matter to me if they're hot or iced and I even love them all blended up like a Frappuccino minus all the sweet stuff that is typically added to a Frapp.

This beautiful version that is enhanced with fresh mint is my new favorite and I am enjoying it on the regular. It's very easy to make, taking only a few minutes and the mint flavor steps into the milk very quickly as you heat it up.

I would say five minutes from start to finish and you have a delicious, creamy, beautiful Matcha latte to enjoy as is, or you can pour it over ice, let it chill a bit and enjoy it that way as well as a summer sipper.

I like to use coconut milk particularly, but any milk of your choice will work.  I just find that coconut milk has a beautiful creaminess and is naturally slightly sweet, so it goes very very well with Matcha. I add just a teaspoon of agave to enhance the sweetness, but of course sweeten to your liking,
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MIGHTY LEAF IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MATCHA TEAS

What is Matcha? Matcha is a traditional green tea that is made by finally grinding the tea leaves until you get a deep, emerald colored powder.  The powder is used in Japanese tea ceremonies,  but has gained popularity as people all over the globe have become Matcha drinkers, and for good reason

STEEPING IN ALL THAT MINTY ESSENCE

Matcha tea leaves have a specific growing method which boosts chlorophyl, thus enhancing their amino acid content.  This tea has pretty much been dubbed a super food as it's loaded with beneficial antioxidants, and can enhance brain function without the caffeine jitters of coffee.

I've been on this particular band wagon for several years.  I love all things matcha.  Next time you have a mid-morning or mid-afternoon slump, try having a matcha latte come to the rescue.

Also check out my Matcha Peach Baked Oats

Some of my other favorite sips:
Ginger Honey Tea
Lime Jalapeno Mocktail
Coconut Sugar Iced Oatmilk Espresso
Hibiscus Bubble Tea
Pomarose Chili Spritz Mocktail
Dalgona Whipped Coffee
Turmeric Ginger Chai Latte
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Mint Matcha Latte
Serves 1


1 cup coconut milk (or your milk of choice
1 sprig mint, plus additional for garnish
1 teaspoon matcha, like Mighty Leaf  (more if you like it stronger)
1 teaspoon agave (or sweetener of your choice)


Add mint sprig to milk in a small saucepan.  Steep over very low heat about 5 minutes to infuse the mint flavor into the milk, stirring occasionally.


Once the milk is hot, remove the mint and add in the matcha and agave.  Whisk with a traditional matcha whisk or hand held power whisk.


Pour into a mug, adorn with a mint leaf and enjoy.

​Some of my other favorite sips:
Ginger Honey Tea
Lime Jalapeno Mocktail
Coconut Sugar Iced Oatmilk Espresso
Hibiscus Bubble Tea
Pomarose Chili Spritz Mocktail
Dalgona Whipped Coffee
Turmeric Ginger Chai Latte