Description
This delicious Gingerbread Matcha Latte combines the warmth of gingerbread spices with the earthy flavors of matcha, creating a cozy drink perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 tablespoon light molasses (or 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix (or 1/8 teaspoon each ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice)
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (for foam)
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
- Combine and heat 1 cup milk of choice, 1/2 tablespoon light molasses, 1/2 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a milk frother or whisk in a saucepan on the stove until hot, but not boiling.
- Separately whisk 1/4 cup milk of choice until foamy. Pour the gingerbread spice milk into a mug and top with the milk foam.
- Whisk 1 teaspoon matcha powder and 1/4 cup hot water until completely smooth. Ideally use a bamboo matcha or frothing wand.
- Pour the matcha shot on top of the spiced milk and foam to complete the gingerbread matcha latte. Dust with a touch more gingerbread spice.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use a quality matcha powder.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more molasses or sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg