The Best Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte
The perfect afternoon pick me up on a summer day! Good quality matcha is the key to getting the most nutritional benefit out of this drink. It can be a bit pricey but a little goes a long way and making it at home will always be cheaper and far superior in taste than what is likely available at your corner coffeeshop.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 48kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- ⅛ tsp almond or vanilla extract a drop of peppermint extract is delicious too
- 1 cup ice
- drop sweetener of your choice: agave, honey, liquid stevia optional
Instructions
- In a glass mason jar, add the matcha green tea powder and about a tablespoon of warm water. Whisk to form a paste.
- Add almond milk, almond or vanilla extract, sweetener to taste, and about a cup of ice. With a tight fitting lid, shake vigorously to really combine the paste and the milk. The ice will help froth the beverage a bit. Add a straw and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 1mg