Vanilla Matcha Chai Latte (Dairy Free)
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 http://www.domatcha.com
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READY IN: 25mins
SERVES: 2
YIELD: 2 big glasses
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3cups water
- 1cup blanched almond
- 1⁄4teaspoon peppercorn
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄3teaspoon fennel seed
- 2teaspoons green tea powder (Must be matcha but F. didn't recognise, I use Matcha Superior from Teaopia)
- 1 1⁄2
- 1⁄8
DIRECTIONS
- Blend water and almonds until very smooth.
- Strain through a fine sieve.
- Bring almond milk and spices to a boil.
- Boil for 5 minutes with the lid off, then simmer for 10 minutes covered.
- 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.
- Enjoy hot or cold. (I prefer it hot though).