Maybe it is me, but January has been rough. Work has been super busy. I find myself going into my home office when its dark and when I come out- the house is dark again. I’ve chatted with friends and colleagues and heard a similar story. The winter days are short, dark and in the Pacific Northwest, also wet. It can be easy to sink into the “winter blues.”
To combat my own winter blues I try to keep a routine of activities. It’s important to keep you positive and boost energy. This is where my matcha lattes come in! I was first introduced to these cozy drinks via a youtube video and then my friend Bre gave me some tasty matcha for Christmas. My love for matcha lattes was born. You can search the internet for a variety of different matcha teas, lattes, and warm drinks. I stick to a very simple recipe.
Creating the tea requires a couple important steps. First, you need to put on some hot water to boil. Take some matcha powder and put it into a bowl. Right before the water begins to boil, pour just small amount into the bowl. Using a whisk- briskly until a foam begins to form. Then you can add additional boiling water. Once you have the tea ready, you can add your choice of milk and sweetener. I like taking the dairy-free and naturally sweetened route by using unsweetened coconut milk and honey. I’m all about frothy warm beverages, I use my milk frother when I make lattes. You can also heat the almond milk on the stove top or zap it in the microwave – just be sure it doesn’t come to a boil.
I hope you enjoy these cozy drinks as much as I do!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons pure honey
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk steamed or heated
INSTRUCTIONS
- Begin to boil the water, just before the water begins to boil- pour a small amount into a bowl with the matcha powder
- Whisk the matcha powder quickly until a foam appears
- Pour foamy matcha into your mug + additional hot water and sweetener and stir.
- Heat the unsweetened coconut milk by either microwaving it, heating it on the stove top, or using a milk frother. (don’t let it boil!)
- Add the hot milk to the mug with the matcha mixture, give it a stir, and enjoy!
Love,
Rachel x
Erica says
I wrote about the winter blues last week on my blog too. Staying in a routine definitely helps me keep my head straight. Pus, I LOVE matcha green tea!
Erica
whattheclique.com
Rachel says
ooh! I will go check out your post as well. Thanks for the comment! 🙂
Tiia says
This drink looks really comforting and warm! 🙂 I must try this some day.
Rachel says
You really should! 🙂
Erika Lancaster says
I love matcha tea and certainly don’t make it enough! Pinning this recipe for later. 🙂 Thanks!
Rachel says
Erika – I felt the same way! How have I gone this long without making it more often. SO tasty.
Maud says
Oh wow – that looks insanely good. Thank you for sharing.
Rachel says
Thank you 🙂
Elizabeth Keene says
I am always looking for new drinks to try -especially if it is better for me then all this coffee I drink. I will give this one a try!
XOXOXO
Elizabeth
akeenesenseofstyle.com
Rachel says
No kidding right?? Matcha is SO good for you too!
Jenni LeBaron says
It’s been too long since I’ve had a good matcha, I need to buy a matcha whisk. This drink looks simple and lovely!
Rachel says
Hi Jenni- Yes! They sell them on Amazon and world market!
Holly says
This looks so delicious! I’ve always wanted to try a matcha latte, so I’ll definitely have to test out this recipe! xx
Rachel says
Hi Holly- I was always a bit intimidated by it- but once my friend helped with the ingredients- it all comes together so easily.
Paula Tran says
This looks like the perfect drink for those days when you need a little self-care! Will try this very soon!
Rachel says
Hi Paula- that is so true. I have another drink recipe coming for a golden milk latte- thats the one I go to for self-care days!
Val says
Wow this loojsxans sounds so amazing I’ll have to try it ! Thank you fir sharing !
Valerie
Rachel says
Hi Valerie! Yes You really need to. So tasty.
Holly Lasha says
Ooh…this looks so good. I need to try it.
Rachel says
Holly- YES! let me know if you do
Sue Tanya Mchorgh says
WOW. this looks super yummy. I would love to try this out soon.
Rachel says
Sue- you totally should! Its amazing
Liz says
Ooh this sounds like a nice afternoon pick-me-up for these dark winter days! I haven’t ever tried matcha powder, but it sounds easy to make!
Lynn Woods says
I keep hearing about matcha and how great it is. Ive never tried it.