Matcha Latte

Matcha is quite the trend these days, however, I've found most people love it or hate it. The taste of matcha is definitely acquired, but personally I love it! If you have organic, pure matcha it will be unsweetened and have a slightly chalky taste, but making it a latte with almond milk or coconut milk with a touch of honey and cinnamon, adds just a hint of sweetness to create a super tasty and healthy treat!

I'm not a regular coffee drinker because I can't handle the caffeine and it's too acidic for my stomach, so I drink it sparingly because I do like the taste, however, with matcha I can handle the caffeine better and there's no acidity to worry about. As such, matcha is a great alternative to coffee when I need that caffeine boost – and I can feel good about drinking it because of it's many health benefits! Check it out, I've listed all of the health benefits below!

Benefits of Matcha: 

• Packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCG

• Boosts metabolism and burns calories

• Detoxifies effectively and naturally

• Calms the mind and relaxes the body

• Rich in fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins

• Enhances mood and aids in concentration

• Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium

• Prevents disease

• Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar

Ingredients: 

• 1 tsp. Matcha powder - make sure there is no added sugar, organic and Japanese grade, I like the brand Laka Living (use code "LAKAJENNA" for 20% off)

• 1 c. cashew milk 

• 1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup

• 4 oz. water

• Ceylon cinnamon to top with (optional)

Preparation: 

• Boil water

• Use milk frother to heat up milk or simply heat milk on stove top 

• While water is boiling and milk is heating, if you have a mesh tea filter (like this or something with similar holes) pour matcha powder through filter to ensure matcha is as smooth as possible. 

• Once water is boiled let it cool for a few minutes before pouring over matcha powder - you don't want it to be boiling hot, so you may even want to stop it before it gets to boiling. 

• Once slightly cool pour 4 ounces of water over matcha powder 

• Add sweetener 

• Use a small whisk or a matcha whisk, to make W and M movements in the matcha/water until a slight froth is formed on top 

• Pour warmed almond milk into matcha

• Top with a few dashes of cinnamon, I like lots of cinnamon so I add quite a bit :)