Iced Matcha Latte 3 Ways: Traditional, Whipped, & Strawberry
Whether you're a die-hard matcha lover, enjoy the occasional matcha, or are trying it for the first time - an iced matcha latte is a great place to start. Especially in the summer heat, an iced matcha latte is a great way to get a caffeine boost while staying cool - and avoiding that post-coffee crash.
Did you know? Matcha doesn't give you the caffeine jitters or crash because it contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes relaxation and counters the stimulating effects of caffeine!
Here are 3 ways to enjoy an iced matcha latte this summer: Traditional, Whipped, & Strawberry!
Traditional Iced Matcha Latte
INGREDIENTS
Pre-made:
- We have lots of great ready-to-make matcha latte mixes in store from brand like Organic Traditions (they also have a Coconut Matcha Latte Mix) and Blume
OR From Scratch:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (or more or less depending on how strong you like it)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Ice
- 3/4 cup of milk of choice (ex. oat, coconut, or almond)
- Honey, maple syrup, monk fruit, or sweetener of choice to taste
DIRECTIONS
Pre-made:
- Follow the directions on the bag to make your iced latte
From Scratch:
- Add matcha powder to a small bowl and add water. You may want to sift your matcha first to avoid clumps. Whisk vigorously using a matcha whisk, fork, or electric frother
- Fill a glass or mason jar with ice and add your 3/4 cup of milk
- Top with matcha mixture and add desired sweetener. Stir to combine, and enjoy!
Whipped Iced Matcha Latte (Dalgona Matcha)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon egg white or 2tbsp of aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
- Or try 4EverFit Egg White Protein Powder!
- 1 tbsp of sugar (white, turbinado, coconut, etc.)
- 1 tsp of matcha powder
- 1 cup of preferred milk
- Ice
DIRECTIONS
- Whip the egg white or aquafaba using a whisk, mixer, or electric frother until mostly stiff. Add the sugar and whip again until stiff peaks are formed and it sticks to your whisk.
- Sift in your matcha powder - again, this helps reduce clumps - and whisk just until incorporated.
- Fill a cup with ice and add your milk. Top with the whipped matcha, and enjoy!
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Starbucks Dupe!)
INGREDIENTS
- 5 strawberries, fresh or frozen (thawed) - hulled and finely chopped, should equal about 1/3 cup
- OR - 1/3 cup of Strawberry Jam - homemade or bought, like Crofter's Organic
- 1 tsp sugar (cane, white, coconut, etc.)
- 1 tsp matcha powder (1/2 if you don't want it as strong)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 to 1 cup of milk of choice
- Maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit to taste
- Ice
DIRECTIONS
- Use a fork to mash your chopped strawberries and sugar together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Sift the matcha to remove any clumps. Add the cold water and use a matcha whisk, fork, or electric frother to whisk together until fully mixed and a foamy layer forms on top.
- Add your strawberries (or strawberry jam) to the bottom of a large glass. Fill about halfway with ice and add your preferred milk, leaving enough room for your matcha mixture.
- Add matcha and stir to combine, adding sweetener of choice to taste!
Fiddlehead season is here! After a long winter, fiddlehead season has finally arrived. Not familiar with fiddleheads or just want to learn a bit more about them, and how to cook them safely? Keep reading! You may have seen fiddleheads in the wild and not even realized it. That's because they are the furled fronds of a fledgling fern! The fiddlehead is the spiral of the plant that would unroll into a new frond of the fern plant. They are harvested before they unfurl, early in the season. Only the fiddleheads from certain fern varieties are safe to consume. Fiddleheads should never be eaten raw and must be cooked a certain way to be safe to eat, so be sure to follow the instructions below. Fiddleheads have been part of traditional diets in Northern France since the Middle Ages, and amongst many North American Indigenous populations for centuries. They are also popular in Asian cuisine dishes like gulai pakis.
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