This energising Matcha Latte is easy to make in the Thermomix and is guaranteed to be lump-free! It's the ultimate treat that will set you up for a magical day.
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This is amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
JAMIE
Matcha Lattes are trendy in cafes despite green tea being around for hundreds of years.
I've been drinking far too much coffee lately, so I've been making this and my Thermomix Hot Chocolate on repeat.
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What is Matcha?
Matcha is a powdered version of green tea but much more potent and boasts more antioxidants than goji berries, green and black tea leaves, blueberries, Acai and pomegranate. One cup of Matcha is equivalent to 10 cups of green tea. Matcha contains caffeine but also contains an amino acid called L-Theanine. L-Theanine has a calming effect; you feel more alert but don't have that awful caffeine crash after a cup of coffee.
There are two distinctive types of Matcha: Ceremonial and Culinary. Ceremonial Matcha is expensive and should only be whisked with hot water to enjoy its full flavour. It's derived from the youngest tea leaves in the first harvest. Culinary Matcha is more readily available in supermarkets and is derived from older tea leaves. It's used for baking, desserts, smoothies, and sometimes seasoning.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The Thermomix heats the milk to a precise 80°C, and blending it makes it lovely and frothy.
- It's the perfect pick-me-up for the 4 pm slump.
Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Milk - use your milk of choice, such as cow, almond, oat, or soy. I use unsweetened almond milk.
- Matcha powder - can be found in all the major supermarkets, such as Coles and Woolies. See notes above on different types of Matcha.
- Cinnamon - adds a hint of spice. Leave it out if you don't like cinnamon.
- Sweetener - Matcha is very bitter, so if you prefer it to taste sweet, add a sweetener such as maple syrup or honey.
How to Make a Thermomix Matcha Latte
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Heat the milk in the Thermomix, then add the Matcha powder and cinnamon.
- Blend until frothy, pour into a mug, and sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey.
Serving Suggestions
Matcha is very bitter, and it's a personal preference whether you like it sweet or bitter. If you want a Starbucks copycat, then go ahead and enhance it. I love it bitter, so I skip the sweetener altogether.
Top Tips
- The fresher the Matcha, the better it will taste and the greener it will look.
- Never heat Matcha past 80°C as it will destroy the flavour.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Matcha Latte
An energising drink which is super easy to make in the Thermomix and will set you up for a magical day.
Ingredients
- 250g milk of choice (cows, almond, rice, soy etc)
- 1 teaspoon Matcha powder, see note 1
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
Instructions
- Add the milk to the Thermomix bowl and heat for 3.5 mins/80°C/speed 2. (Measuring cap on).
- Add the Matcha powder and cinnamon and blend for 30 seconds/speed 9.
- Pour into a mug and add sweetener of choice if using.
- Drink and enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: Matcha powder is readily available at most supermarkets. The greener the Matcha, the higher quality it is.
Tips
Never heat Matcha past 80°C as it will destroy the flavour and nutrients.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 130mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 9g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Jamie Ryan says
This is amazing! Thanks for the recipe!