This drink is perfect for breakfast or lunch, for watching a movie or while working at the computer. Anywhere and anytime if you want to refresh, cheer up and enjoy a cold, creamy and herbal drink. Let's talk about iced matcha latte: how to make it at home and what rules to follow, so that the result is a perfect mocktail.
Even more recipes for the warm season are collected in the article "Three spring-summer drinks based on matcha" .
Preparing an iced matcha latte: 2 simple steps
So, the list of ingredients and equipment for making an iced matcha latte , which you will need:
- Matcha tea
- Vegetable milk
- Ice
- chavan (bowl)
- Balance
- Chasen (corolla)
- Teacup (spoon)
- Strainer for sifting tea
The first step: we prepare the matcha
Take 2 grams of matcha tea and sift it into a chavan through a strainer. For this drink, we recommend taking the Saemidori variety . It has a delicate aroma of flowers and field herbs, a hint of apple and walnut. By the way, it is this monovariety that has the most intense taste from the entire Matcher.store collection. Also, for matcha lattes, Tsundoku (Tsundoku), which also has nutty notes, or Yabukita (Yabukita) with a long fruity aftertaste are gently tasted .
Prepare the water - it should be hot, but not boiling. About 60-80 degrees. Next, add 30 ml of water to the chavan with tea.
Now it's time to beat the matcha - take a whisk and beat the liquid until the lumps dissolve. How to understand when to stop? It's simple: you should get a dense foam . Beat with active movements resembling the letter W for 30-40 seconds.
Second step: add milk and ice
Measure out 200-250 ml of your favorite plant-based milk. It can be rice, oat, soy, banana or other - choose what you like.
Tip: use vegetable milk only, because the casein in animal milk neutralizes the effect of antioxidants in matcha.
Let us remind you that antioxidants are substances that prevent the destruction of cells, help them to recover and protect most organ systems from damage. Read more about the health benefits of matcha in the article "Antioxidants in matcha: we reveal all aspects of the benefits" .
Next, according to the recipe, add ice to the glass, then milk and finally matcha. Let it taste!
Summer mocktail life hacks: how to properly prepare matcha
- If you don't have a scale to measure the amount of matcha you need, use a scoop. 2 grams is a full scoop with a bitter. But ¼ cup of water is about 30-40 milliliters of liquid.
- Do not use too hot water for matcha . The fact is that the higher the temperature, the more caffeine you will get in the drink. Accordingly, the lower the temperature, the less caffeine and fresher taste you will get as a result.
- If you want to sweeten the drink , add agave syrup, honey, wedge syrup or another sweetener.
- To prevent the tea from becoming bitter, follow the storage rules . The optimal storage period after opening is 2 to 3 weeks.
Experiment and find your own special recipe for a balanced, refreshing and invigorating summer drink. To choose the perfect matcha for drinks at home, consult our managers on Instagram or Telegram .
