Iced Green Tea Latte

• Produce

  • 2 tsp Matcha

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Simple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Sugar

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Milk

• Frozen

  • 1 Ice cubes

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water, HOT
  • 1/4 cup Water

• Other

  • A frother (I use this brand or $2 frother from IKEA or a tall jar with a lid

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Ingredients

• 2 tsp. matcha (green tea powder)
• 2 Tbsp. hot water (175F / 80C)
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk (I use 2% fat)
• ice cubes
• 1-2 Tbsp. simple syrup, recipe follows
• ¼ cup (60 ml or 4 Tbsp.) sugar
• ¼ cup (60 ml or 4 Tbsp.) water
• (in my video, I made extra simple syrup with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water)
• A frother (I use this brand or $2 frother from IKEA) or a tall jar with a lid

Directions

• In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let the sugar dissolve completely, about 3 minutes.
• Let it cool completely and transfer to an airtight jar (or glass and cover with plastic). Simple syrup will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
• Add 2 tsp. matcha in a small bowl. Optionally You can sift matcha to remove any lumps. Then add 2 Tbsp. of hot water (175F / 80C). Whisk briskly until there is no lump (important to avoid lumps in the latte). You can use a small flat whisk, a frother, or chasen (the bamboo whisk used for Japanese tea ceremony).
• If you add sweetener, you can add 1-2 Tbsp. of Simple Syrup now or later (in my video I add in the serving glass). Mix well to combine.
• Pour the matcha into the glass filled with ice cubes.
• Using a frother, make a froth until foamy, about 1.5 to 2 times the original volume of milk (1 cup milk will look like 1½ to 2 cups milk). If you don’t have a frother, you could add milk in a big jar and shake vigorously to make it foamy.
• Pour the milk into the glass while saving the foam with a big spoon. Scoop the foam and place it on top of the drink.
• Sprinkle matcha powder on top of the foam. Enjoy immediately.