You may have seen the popular iced lavender matcha lattes in coffee shops, well we have a delicious dupe recipe for you at a fraction of the cost with no waiting in line!
You can recreate the cafe experience at home with just few simple ingredients and enjoy a harmonious blend of floral, sweet and umami notes. The richness of matcha, and the floral sweetness of lavender and vanilla compliment each other as ingredients, creating a delightful balance of delicate flavors and aroma.
Preparation time: 5 mins
Ingredients
- 1-2 tsp Jade Leaf Barista Edition matcha - our ceremonial grade matcha that's perfect for making cafe creations at home.
- 2 oz. water
- 1 tsp. lavender syrup (dried lavender buds work too, we love FGO lavender flowers - Get 20% off FGO 16oz lavender flowers until end of April 2024 using code "jadeleaf" at checkout)
- 1 tsp. vanilla syrup
- 8 oz. milk (plant-based or dairy)
- Ice
Preparation
- Fill the glass with ice. Add your favorite milk of choice (we used almond milk for this recipe).
- Add lavender and vanilla syrup to taste, and stir. If you plan to use lavender buds, then use slightly less lavender syrup.
- Make a matcha shot! Gently shake or whisk 2 oz. water with 1 tsp matcha powder until frothy. If you want to have a little more lavender flavor to your matcha latte, you can add a few dried lavender buds.
- Layer matcha shot over iced drink.
- Optional: If you want a true barista experience, you can froth milk and top off with lavender buds for presentation.
Matcha tip: Sifting your matcha before mixing prevents lumps, making it much easier to dissolve when making your matcha shot, giving it a smoother and richer flavor.
Watch the step-by-step recipe guide:
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