Matcha is the not-so-secret powerhouse of drinks that marry the caffeine kick with innate wellness. Add turmeric to the mix, and you’ve got the perfect hot beverage for cold, winter mornings. Interested? Then follow this simple turmeric matcha tea latte recipe and create your cup of goodness at home.
It’s a vegan recipe made with almond milk, but you can opt for any dairy or non-dairy milk of your choice. You can also add other warming spices, like cinnamon or ginger, to the mix – but keep the quantities low (about ⅛ tsp) to start with. It’s easy to experiment with this turmeric matcha tea latte recipe and find the right mix of spices that works for you.
Ingredients
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1 tspMatcha powder
¼ tspTurmeric
a pinchBlack pepper
¼ cupHot water
1 cupAlmond Milk
1-2 tspSweetener of your choice (Honey/Maple Syrup)
Take a large mug or cup and add matcha, turmeric, and black pepper to it. Top it with hot water. Whisk briskly until smooth and lump-free. Important: Use water that’s just hot (not boiling) to prevent bitter matcha.
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Add the hot milk
Add almond milk to a saucepan and heat on medium until hot and lightly foamy (do not boil). Pour the hot milk into the mug. If available, you can froth using a handheld frother or whisk.
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Stir and enjoy
Whisk in the sweetener at the end. Give everything a final mix and enjoy immediately.