Enjoy this cold or hot, either way it's a healthy, refreshing drink packed with antioxidants to start your morning off right!
Hello my name is Lauren Kelly and I am a green tea addict.
There, I said it.
Seriously, I think about it all the time.
I hate the taste of coffee ( I know, I know) and even tried to drink it during graduate school a couple of times to help keep me awake. I can still think about it now almost 20 years ago and it can make my stomach turn.
I tried it with the sugary stuff in it because people said there was no way I wouldn't like it. Yup, I found a way.
I even went to the fancy coffee shops and tried all of those flavors. Mocha stuff, caramel, vanilla…you name it, none of that tasted good to me.
Boy oh boy those fancy coffees are loaded with so much sugar and calories. Just a gentle reminder for all of you coffee addicts.
So then, I tried it with just milk and sugar.
Nope that was even worse.
The funny thing was that I was studying nutrition and it didn't dawn on me that maybe I should give green tea a try. I should have known better, right?
I never really needed caffeine like this before and wasn't about to start drinking Mountain Dews again like I did in college during finals.
No judgements here please!
I remember back in college, my best friend and I drove from Maryland to Florida for spring break and I drove most of the way. Because I didn't drink coffee and needed some serious caffeine to stay away I drank Mountain Dews the whole time.
I have a stomach ache just thinking about that.
But I have to say, it worked. I had a bunch of energy even though I felt like garbage.
Now, the new and improved version of me knows better. I studied (and studied and studied) how I can fuel my body properly and ways to have caffeine in a much healthier way.
Side note I did try to drink coffee again after I had my first son because nothing prepares you for that kind of exhaustion. I was literally bumping into walls.
Nope, nothing. Even the smell was gross to me.
So I decided to give green tea a try foley for the caffeine. I was in desperate need of some energy and completely sleep deprived.
The first time I drank green tea was with milk and honey because that's what someone recommended. It's not like I never had tea before but it was usually black tea or earl grey or something like that.
I didn't love it with the milk and honey so I tried it plain. That's it, green tea and nothing else.
I was hooked. And that's when my love affair began...
Like most of my recipes, I liked my green tea pure and simple. However, sometimes you just want to jazz it up a bit, you know what I mean?
And this Green Tea Latte is pure fun. And so pretty too!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons green tea matcha powder
- ¼ cup hot water
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon 100% pure maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Heat the water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the matcha powder and continue to stir.
- Add the milk and maple syrup if desired.
- Continue to stir so milk becomes frothy.
- Enjoy!
So even though I typically drink my green tea plain, it's always fun to try different things right? This latte is packed with antioxidants (did I mention how healthy green tea is for you?) and it's still vegan and dairy-free!
It really is a fun and delicious way to kick start the day. And that extra caffeine certainly doesn't hurt, especially when you are a tired mom or dad.
Do you like green tea too? How do you like to drink your green tea?
Please come back and let me know if you made this delicious latte or any of my other recipes. You guys know that I love to hear from you!
Thanks for stopping by and please come back soon!
Jessica
This was so fun and I actually made it for our Christmas shopping trip and my sister loved it too!
jess
I dont usually drink matcha, but since it is a green tea base, I love this so much! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!
Shar
My mom love the hot version of this green tea matcha latte, while I love the cold version. But either way, they're both delicious and satisfying.
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer
I too am a green tea LOVER! I have been curious to try matcha! I must try this! It's Whole30 friendly without the maple syrup! Excited!
Angela | Mind Over Batter
These pictures have me fully convinced. I need to try this latte. I'm a hard core coffee drinker, but I'm pretty sure I can change! And no, not judging you over the Mountain Dew consumption.
lauren.kelly
Thank you Angela! You can enjoy coffee AND green tea 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny
I LOVE the green tea they use at Starbucks because has just a hint of mint and it's so delicious in the summer. Now I'm craving some green tea just looking at these pictures...haha.
lauren.kelly
I love Starbucks green tea too Brandi!
Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge)
Love this latte! Looks so good! I'm a huge fan of matcha tea- can't wait to try this one!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Alex!
Paula - bell'alimento
I'm already a green tea fan and with the added bonus of this being Vegan, healthy and easy ... Sold.
heather | girlichef
I do like green tea, but I usually find myself using matcha in food recipes, as opposed to drinking it straight. This sounds wonderful, maaayyyyybe I'll switch it out for my beloved coffee tomorrow morning. 😉
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
This is soooo pretty! I definitely want to try this. I'm a coffee drinker (I love it AND need it -- no judgement), but this would be a nice alternative!
The Food Hunter
such a pretty color. I'll admit I tried matcha once and didn't really care for it
Stephanie
I normally enjoy coffee but can't stand it during this pregnancy. I am all about the tea though! I have to try this recipe!
Martha @ A Family Feast
I have to admit - I'm not much of a green tea person! But I've only had it loaded with sweeteners. You've convinced me to give it a try again - without everything added...
Susan
I love lattes AND green tea. This looks awesome! You just made my day!!