What's In My Daily Matcha Latte
Matcha lattes have become my new love affair and something that I drink on the regular. Though if I must say, I enjoy making them myself because I know the quality of the matcha and ingredients are top notch. I’ve ordered some at caffe’s for over $5 which usually leads to disappointment because it’s either too sweet (usually from sweetened nut milk) or tastes like grass.
That said, for the majority of my life I used to be a big coffee drinker, like never thought I could live without it. However after transitioning off hormonal birth control and experiencing ammenorhea for 9 months, I did some digging into how to balance hormones and reduce adrenal stress which led me to experimenting with matcha lattes and herbal elixirs.
This recipe by far is one of my favorites. I love making it in batches for easy meal prepping when I know I’ve got early mornings or a run to do before heading off to work.
Matcha Lattee Ingredients:
8-10oz heated unsweetened cashew milk. This is something I prefer to make myself because it is SO easy, not to mention it’s a great way to save money and the planet with less packaging. To make your own, combine 1/8-1/4 cup of cashews, depending on how creamy you want it with 8oz water at 175f/80c. Blend in a high speed blender until combined. One of my favorite places to buy organic cashews is from Thrive Market where they are $10.99/lb, and in my option I’m not sure you can get much better than that!
1 tsp Encha matcha latte grade. I’ll be honest, I did some research and stumbled upon this matcha brand, Encha, recommendation by wellness blogger @ominthecity and ever since I haven’t looked back. She’s got some other brands to try, but I love this one so much that it’s the only one I’ve purchased. I will say, not all matcha’s as created equal, and it’s likely that you get what you pay for.
1 tsp organic coconut oil. I love adding coconut oils or butters into my lattes because it adds extra fat which helps slow down the absorption of caffeine. The fatty acids in coconut oil also have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties to support your immune system.
1/4 tsp organic cinnamon. I love cinnamon so much for its warming qualities. Cinnamon is loaded with medicinal properties, is anti-inflammatory, is loaded with antioxidants, and more.
1/4 tsp reishi powered. Did you know that mushrooms are used in traditional Chinese medicine for their potent healing properties? Reishi powder is an adaptogen (adaptogens help you adapt to stressors), which supports the immune system, can reduce stress, improve sleep, and decrease fatigue.
1 tsp raw honey (optional). I love adding just a touch of honey to my lattes because it is a natural sweetener that is rich in antioxidants. Make sure you choose a high quality honey like Manuka that is either raw and non-gmo or organic. I also find if beneficial to use local organic honey during the beginning of spring and fall to help combat seasonal allergies.
1-2 scoops of collagen peptides (optional). Collagen peptides are a great source of protein that support gut health, joints, skin, hair and nails. I love adding it to lattes because it adds some extra nutrients, protein to keep you full, and also creates some extra froth!
Directions: Make sure the heated milk heated to no higher than 175f/80c. Combine all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until frothy. Top with some edible rose petals to make it extra fancy (optional) and enjoy warm or iced.