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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
PrintSpiced Matcha Latte Recipe
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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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updated photos by Erin Alvarez.
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Les @ The Balanced Berry says
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!
Ashley says
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!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
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!!
Ashley says
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!)
Jess @hellotofit says
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.
Ashley says
you are CORRECT 😉 HOLLA <3
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
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!
Ashley says
I knowwww. I couldn’t pass it up, obviously 😉
Kristin says
I’ve never heard of Matcha before but I love almost any kind of latte… This sounds really interesting!
Ashley says
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 🙂
Georgie says
Absolutely love this idea. Looks so delish Ashley. My coworkers all know I’m crazy at this point.
Ashley says
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! 😉
Cara's Healthy Cravings says
You have inspired me to buy matcha again, I am certain I would love this drink. I love the added spices in there.
Ashley says
Yay Cara! The spices really add such a great flavor (and health!) boost 🙂
Alexandra @ Made to Glow says
What an awesome way to use turmeric! I’m trying to increase my intake of it and this looks perfect and super comforting.
Ashley says
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
Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says
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).
★★★★★
Ashley says
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 🙂
rachel @ athletic avocado says
why haven’t i tried matcha yet! This would be an awesome alternative to my daily PSL! 🙂
Ashley says
Ah Rachel you must! I am betting you’d like it 🙂