Lavender Matcha Latte
This creamy lavender matcha latte will be your new favorite Spring drink—it’s light, refreshing, and delicious! It only takes a few minutes to make and is a great afternoon pick-me-up.
Servings: 1 lavender matcha latte
Calories: 310kcal
Equipment
- matcha bowl, or medium bowl
- cup for the cold foam
- milk frother
- serving mug
Ingredients
For the iced matcha latte:
- 1 teaspoon culinary matcha powder
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1-2 teaspoons sweetener adjust to taste; can use regular sugar, stevia, agave, honey, etc. I prefer honey!
- 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based. I prefer oat milk!
- ice
For the lavender cold foam:
- 1-2 tablespoons lavender syrup adjust to taste
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1-2 teaspoons sweetener adjust to taste, you may not need any! you can use regular sugar, stevia, agave, honey, etc.
- ⅛ teaspoon purple sweet potato powder for color; can use purple food coloring, too!
For topping:
- dried lavender for the aesthetic!!
Instructions
For the iced matcha latte:
- In a matcha bowl or medium bowl, sift in 1 teaspoon culinary matcha powder. Pour in ¼ cup hot water.
- Use your bamboo whisk in M and W motions until mixture is lump-free and frothy. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons sweetener.
- Add ice to mug and pour in 1 cup milk. Top off with matcha mixture.
For the lavender cold foam:
- Tip: No frother? Add everything to a jar or tupperware, and shake until fluffy!
- In a cup, use milk frother to mix 1-2 tablespoons lavender syrup and 3 tablespoons heavy creamuntil light and fluffy. Taste and add more syrup or sweetener of choice. If it's too thick, add in a splash of heavy cream or even some milk.
- For a nice lavender color, mix in a small amount of <wprm-ingredient uid="17" removed="0">⅕ teaspoon purple sweet potato powder. You can alternatively use purple food coloring.
Assembly:
- Pour lavender cold foam on top of your matcha and sprinkle on some dried lavender (optional). Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you'd like a hot drink instead, skip the ice and use warm milk instead!
- Nutrition facts below use oat milk and additional sweetener (0 calorie alternative).
Nutrition
Serving: 1 latte | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1354IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 3mg
