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Spiced Matcha Latte

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Posted:3/7/21
Updated:4/20/21
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My dairy-free Spiced Matcha Latte is the perfect start to your morning. The cinnamon, turmeric and ginger take this healthy green drink to a whole new level.

spiced matcha latte in white mug with cinnamon sticks and towels

My matcha brings all the boys to the yard…

Matcha Benefits

Matcha is a traditional Japanese green tea, but different from green tea in that the leaves are harvested, stems and veins removed, and then processed into a fine powder, which is matcha.

Matcha also comes with many health benefits.

High in Antioxidants: Matcha is rich in catechins, which is a class of plant compounds in tea that act as natural antioxidants. And antioxidants help stabilize harmful free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells and cause chronic disease. source.

Cancer Prevention: Matcha contains antioxidants called catechins, which are not found in other foods. The catechin found in green tea, EGCg (epigallocatechin gallate) provides cancer-fighting properties. EGCg and other catechins counteract the effects of dangerous free radicals coming from chemicals, radiation, UV rays, which can all lead to cell and DNA damage.

Aids* in Weight Loss: I don’t want this benefit to be held with too much high regard, but there is research shown that consuming matcha can help boost metabolism and burn fat.

Lowers LDL “Bad” Cholesterol: The catechin found in green tea, EGCg, also aids in lowering cholesterol levels. source.

A Delicious Spiced Matcha Latte Recipe

If you haven’t tried drinking matcha green tea yet, I hope you’ll give this drink a try! I personally love matcha lattes with a hint of maple syrup, but adding spices is a great way to bring additional flavor to this green tea latte.

If you love cozy spices, chai, pumpkin spice, etc., you will love this.

spiced matcha latte being poured into white mug

Ingredients needed

  • latte grade or ceremonial grade matcha green tea is going to give you the best flavor for this drink.
  • spices – ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, ground ginger are my favorite. But you could also add cardamom and cloves if you love chai.
  • boiled water – this will help ensure the matcha powder and spices get dissolved.
  • non-dairy milk & sweetener of choice – oat milk, soy milk or homemade cashew milk will be the creamiest. And maple syrup is usually my go-to.

How to make a spiced matcha latte

ingredients for spiced matcha latte in white bowls

Hot Water

You want boiling hot water to help dissolve the matcha and spices

Add Matcha + Spices

Traditionally you could use a bamboo whisk. I don’t have one myself but regular matcha drinkers swear by them.

A mini whipper whisk also works well.

spiced matcha latte mixed with silver spatula in clear bowl

Warm Milk

Then warm milk up and add the spiced matcha water to your mug of milk.

Combine

Whisk again and DRINK UP.

Or Make on Stovetop

Alternatively you could do this on the stove top and whisk all of the ingredients until mixture starts to simmer, then remove from stove and pour into mug.

Option to use a frother or blend matcha latte in NutriBullet before adding into mug.

Since I’ve gotten this milk frother, I’ve made everything in this from start to finish!

spiced matcha latte in white mugs on marble

If you try this recipe, let me know by leaving a comment and review on the blog! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too! X Ashley

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My dairy-free Spiced Matcha Latte is the perfect start to your morning, while the cinnamon, turmeric and ginger take this healthy green drink to a whole new level. Vegan and paleo friendly.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 3 oz water, boiled
  • 1 tsp matcha powder, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp ginger
  • 8 oz non-dairy milk, warmed
  • sweetener to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil water (on stove, in kettle, microwave) and add to small glass mixing cup. Add matcha powder, cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger to cup and whisk until combined.
  2. Warm non-dairy milk in large mug (I love this milk frother). Add spiced matcha water mixture to mug of milk and whisk again. Add sweetener to taste, and enjoy!

Notes

If really love match flavor, add a heaping teaspoon or so.

You may end up with bits of spices at the bottom of your cup if your liquids aren’t warm enough.

You can also make this on the stove top by putting all of the ingredients in one pot, and whisking until mixture is simmering. Then remove from heat and enjoy from mug.

I’ve also blended mixture in my NutriBullet. Just make sure milk isn’t too hot, then add directly to blender cup with slightly cooled spiced matcha mixture.

Feel free to double recipe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 154
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 186mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg

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"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Les @ The Balanced Berry says

    10/7/2015 at 10:15 pm

    I AM SO INTO THIS. Love me some matcha. In fact, matcha is what literally kept me going in college. This almost reminds me of a chai matcha. Considering chai is my other favorite beverage, I think I definitely need to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/8/2015 at 8:09 am

      Haha, thanks Les! I love a good matcha latte 🙂 I have added cardamom to my matcha before as well to give it more of a chai flavor, also really good!

      Reply
  2. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    10/8/2015 at 10:57 am

    I have never tried matcha, I feel like I’m doing myself a huge disservice! This sounds great with all the warming spices! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/8/2015 at 7:44 pm

      Oh you must, Sam! It is so great for you! I buy mine off of Vitacost.com because it is such a good price 🙂 (not an affiliate, just really like their deals!)

      Reply
  3. Jess @hellotofit says

    10/8/2015 at 2:35 pm

    Turquoise seems like it fits right with your blog…am I wrong? 🙂

    I wish I could say “holllaaaaaa” about 7 times more than I normally do.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/8/2015 at 7:43 pm

      you are CORRECT 😉 HOLLA <3

      Reply
  4. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    10/8/2015 at 2:38 pm

    That mug!! <3 <3 Need it. Is is weird I've never tried matcha or tumeric? I guess I could kill 2 birds with the same stone with this recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/8/2015 at 7:43 pm

      I knowwww. I couldn’t pass it up, obviously 😉

      Reply
  5. Kristin says

    10/9/2015 at 9:23 am

    I’ve never heard of Matcha before but I love almost any kind of latte… This sounds really interesting!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/9/2015 at 10:00 am

      It is definitely worth a try! The antioxidants from matcha are so beneficial. It may be a taste getting used to for some. But it is definitely worth trying! Vitacost.com has a super great price on it compared to name brands 🙂

      Reply
  6. Georgie says

    10/9/2015 at 11:08 am

    Absolutely love this idea. Looks so delish Ashley. My coworkers all know I’m crazy at this point.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/9/2015 at 11:41 am

      Haha, SAME. I like to look at it as a good thing. I’m a no bullshit kinda gal. So what you see is what you get! 😉

      Reply
  7. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    10/9/2015 at 11:17 am

    You have inspired me to buy matcha again, I am certain I would love this drink. I love the added spices in there.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/9/2015 at 11:42 am

      Yay Cara! The spices really add such a great flavor (and health!) boost 🙂

      Reply
  8. Alexandra @ Made to Glow says

    10/9/2015 at 1:33 pm

    What an awesome way to use turmeric! I’m trying to increase my intake of it and this looks perfect and super comforting.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/9/2015 at 1:53 pm

      Totally! I just put some in a warmed cashew milk last night before bed. I’ve even been sprinkling on my eggs! Is that weird? lol

      Reply
  9. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    10/9/2015 at 2:29 pm

    Soooo I want to like matcha lattes, but when I tried one at the coffee shop it tasted like grass haha. Maybe if I make my own I can add more spices and whatnot.

    Looks super yummy friend!

    PS I did get your e-mail..just need to get on Pinterest (which means I will spend an hour drooling over foodie photos lol).

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/9/2015 at 2:53 pm

      lol it may take some getting used to! A sweetener helps me… I like just a touch of glycerite 🙂 But I bet cinnamon would help a ton! Ceylon cinnamon has a natural sweetness to it and good flavor.
      And no rush on Pinterest! Thanks for letting me know. Have a nice weekend 🙂

      Reply
  10. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    10/9/2015 at 2:31 pm

    why haven’t i tried matcha yet! This would be an awesome alternative to my daily PSL! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/9/2015 at 2:53 pm

      Ah Rachel you must! I am betting you’d like it 🙂

      Reply
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