Peppermint Matcha Latte (Your New Favourite Winter Drink)

Imagine peppermint hot chocolate, but make it matcha. This peppermint matcha latte is warming, festive, and genuinely delicious. It is a wonderful alternative to Christmas coffee drinks, and it looks beautiful in a glass.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 60ml hot water at about 80 °C
• 200ml oat milk or dairy milk
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract (not peppermint oil)
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• Optional: whipped cream and crushed candy cane

How to Make It

1. Sift matcha powder into a cup or bowl.
2. Add 60ml hot water and whisk vigorously until smooth and frothy. Set aside.
3. Heat milk until steaming but not boiling.
4. Add peppermint extract and sweetener to the milk and stir.
5. Froth the milk using a milk frother for about 30 seconds.
6. Pour matcha into your mug, then slowly pour frothed milk over the top.
7. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane if desired.

What You’ll Need:

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Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Powder

Zulay Handheld Milk Frother

Tips:

• Use peppermint extract, not peppermint oil; extract is much less concentrated
• Start with just 1/8 tsp peppermint extract and adjust to taste
• This also works beautifully iced, skip the hot water, and shake with ice

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I make this iced?

Absolutely. Whisk the matcha with a small amount of cold water, add peppermint extract and sweetener, pour over ice, then top with cold frothed milk.

What milk works best?

Oat milk creates the creamiest froth for lattes. Whole dairy milk also froths very well.