Beverages
Matcha Latte
Makes 1 serving
Matcha Latte
Makes 1 serving
Matcha powder can be purchased either sweetened or not. Be sure to look at the ingredient list to see which type you are purchasing. If it is sweetened, you most likely will not want to add the honey.
Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoons matcha powder, sifted
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional or to taste)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)
Preparation
- Put the matcha powder and water in a glass that’s at least 12 ounces in capacity. Whisk or stir well with a fork or small whisk until smooth (if using honey, stir into the matcha mixture at this time). Reserve.
- Put the milk into a heatproof mug. Hold the mug in one hand and place under the steam wand so the bottom of the wand is just below the surface of the milk at an angle. Select the Steam function and press the START/STOP knob to start steaming. While holding the mug at an angle, allow the steam to move the milk around. Once the milk begins to increase in volume, lift the mug up higher so the steam wand immerses deeper into the milk (this will prevent large bubbles from forming and will make a nice fine milk foam). When the foam has almost reached the top of the mug and you can feel that the milk in the mug is quite hot, press the START/STOP knob to stop steaming. Tap the mug a few times to remove any larger bubbles.
- Pour the steamed milk into the glass with the matcha mixture. Serve immediately
