When I cut had to quit drinking coffee a few months ago, I wanted something more than just black or green tea each morning. Something fun, yet still healthy. That’s when I discovered matcha green tea and started making a Matcha Green Tea Latte each morning.
Oh my goodness. Talk about one of the best lattes ever.
This simple little recipe is a game-changer, my friends. A Matcha Green Tea Latte provides a natural energy that’s not overstimulating like caffeine and it’s delicious. It’s like heaven in a drink.
I’ve tweaked my recipe over the past couple of months and settled on this simple and amazingly delicious version.
This Matcha Green Tea Latte recipe is dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free too, and with just 40 calories per serving, you can drink it pretty much guilt-free.
Another thing: this latte recipe is incredibly simple. You can make it in less than 5 minutes.
I know, I know. I’ve read how you’re supposed to treat matcha green tea carefully and stir it “just so” as to ensure the perfect flavor. Um, no. I don’t have that kind of time. I just want my morning latte and I want it now. Don’t you?
Quick-and-simple. Got it.
Why Matcha Green Tea?
Why Matcha Green Tea?Matcha green tea is like green tea on steroids; one cup of matcha tea is like 10 cups of regular green tea. And you’ve heard about how drinking green tea can boost your metabolism and help with weight loss, right?
Matcha green tea can also increase energy levels and not just a quick boost, but sustained energy for hours. Isn’t that what every mom needs?
There’s a ton more benefits to matcha green tea – you can learn about some of those here and here.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:The first and most important ingredient is matcha green tea power
. This is my favorite brand though I’ve also used this
one with great results.
You’ll also need your favorite dairy-free drink of choice (I prefer almond milk), vanilla extract
, and stevia drops
.
This is the stevia
I use. (One bottle will last a long time – I still have half my bottle of stevia and I’ve used it almost daily for 4 months!)
About the sweetener: you will need something because matcha green tea is very bitter. I never sweeten my drinks, but even I have to have a little sweetener to combat the bitterness.
I’ve tried different types of unrefined sweeteners in this matcha green tea latte recipe, including maple syrup and honey, but I always come back to the stevia drops. The stevia seems to pair the best with the matcha green tea, adding a subtle sweetness without taking anything away from the delicious green tea flavor.
How to Make a Matcha Green Tea Latte:
Warm 2 cups of almond milk on the stove or in the microwave until it reaches your desired temperature. You don’t want it too hot (definitely not boiling.)
I usually heat my almond milk in a saucepan on high for 4 minutes.
Pour into a blender, preferably one of those single-serving cups. I have a Ninja blender
and love it! (It’s not as high powered as a fancy Vitamix, but it’s not nearly as expensive either.)
Note: If you don’t have a blender (or it’s a pain to use every morning), you can put all the ingredients in a tightly capped Mason jar and shake well.
Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract…
…1/2 to 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (I recommend starting with less, then increasing as you determine what quantity works for you).
And 3-5 drops of stevia.
Blend for 3-5 seconds, just enough to get a bit of froth on the top.
Open the lid slowly as the pressure can cause the hot liquid to splash out.
Pour into a mug and enjoy.
One batch equals two servings, but I readily admit to drinking both servings each morning.
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This 40-calories-per-serving Matcha Green Tea Latte provides long-lasting energy, takes less than 5 minutes to make, and has no dairy, soy, or refined sugar!
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk (or your favorite non-dairy beverage)
- 1/2–1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–5 drops liquid stevia
Instructions
- Warm 2 cups of almond milk on the stove or in the microwave until it reaches your desired temperature. You don’t want it too hot (definitely not boiling.)
- Pour into a blender, preferably a single-serving blender cup.
- Add the matcha green tea powder, vanilla extract, and stevia drops.
- Blend for 3-5 seconds.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 40
diane says
I almost bought some matcha green tea powder the other day but wasn’t sure what to do with it. Looks delicious! Might have to go pick some up!
Ellen Christian says
I don’t think I’ve ever tried Matcha Green Tea before. It does sound like a good afternoon pick me up.
Shelley says
Mmmm… my sister made me something like this about a year ago and I think we need to bring it back with this simple recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Vera Sweeney says
I love the idea behind this latte!! I am a huge tea girl and have been working on making better drink choices, I am going to have to try out this recipe!
Aubrey says
I have never had a latte before. This looks refreshing.
jamila says
i love green tea lattes its basically the only this i drink at starbucks but i know starbucks isn’t quite as healthy as this recipe! which I’m excited to try already have matcha powder waiting to be used! when i clicked the link you provided for the stevia drops it took me to the english toffee flavour is that what you use in your drink?
thanks again for this easy recipe.
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Erika says
Hi Jamila! Yes, I use the English toffee flavored stevia drops, though more recently I’ve discovered erythritol sugar and prefer that. I use just 1/2 tsp and there’s no after taste or blood sugar spikes either! (I should update post, huh?)
Hope you enjoy it !:)
Chrizanna says
This recipe looks like the best replacement for my Starbucks green tea latte habit. Is there any way I can make this without the stevia?
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Erika says
Yes you can! I now drink this daily with just the almond milk, vanilla extract, and matcha green tea.
If you do prefer a sweetener, erythritol is a good alternative to stevia.
Beverly McEntee says
I love your soup recipe. Can’t believe I never made my chicken soup recipe your way. In fact, you have made mea big fan with youriinteresting web pages! Please keep me posted! Greetings from Boston’s North Shore
Andi says
Can you use green tea bags with regular milk and honey or sugar?
Lol, is it obvious that I don’t have the ingredients for this?
Tannie says
I bought the matcha tea shaker from David’s tea. It is so easy and simple to use and you can take it on the go.
I use mine daily sometimes twice a day
Lora Meyers says
Have been drinking matcha for several years..usually 2-4 times daily. Usually use mostly water with about 3 T creamer, with great results! Use 1/2 packet Splenda. Will try this recipe…sounds delicious!
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Erika says
I hope you enjoy it, Lora!
I have almost used almond milk instead of water. Not sure why, I just did it and it works for me. I feel like water would taste, well watered down to me. Hmm…
Tricia says
I tried it with skim milk, 1/2cup of mountain spring water and added a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon…It was amazing…I can’t have Almond milk so I improvised..The cinnamon gave it that extra kick..
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