Vanilla Matcha Chai Latte (Dairy Free) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is my new love. I tried a matcha latte at Teaopia tea shop and fell in love with the detox & energy of this Japanese tea. I love that the caffeine in matcha releases slowly into the blood not like caffeine in coffee so you don't get jittery unless you drink a ton without eating anything else, then maybe. Modified from a recipe found on Ingredients:
3 cups water |
1 cup blanched almond |
4 cardamom pods |
1/4 teaspoon peppercorn |
1/2 cinnamon stick |
6 whole cloves |
1/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled slice |
1/3 teaspoon fennel seed |
2 teaspoons green tea powder (must be matcha but f. didn't recognise, i use matcha superior from teaopia) |
1 1/2 teaspoons alcohol free vanilla (i buy ours from the health food shop) |
1/8 cup local raw honey, to taste |
Directions:
1. Blend water and almonds until very smooth.
2. Strain through a fine sieve.
3. Bring almond milk and spices to a boil.
4. Boil for 5 minutes with the lid off, then simmer for 10 minutes covered.
5. Strain into a blender (I use glass). Let the mixture cool down for a few minutes, then add the matcha powder & vanilla and blend. Add raw honey to taste. I probably use more than an 1/8 cup but do it to taste.
6. Enjoy hot or cold. (I prefer it hot though).
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