But seriously, all the best things about golden milk and matcha in one mug? Count us in! This antioxidant-rich drink is made in 1 blender or 1 pot with just 7 ingredients and 10 minutes required. It’s delicious hot or cold, so we’ll certainly be drinking it a latte. Let’s do this!
About Golden Milk and Matcha
Golden milk is a traditional Indian drink that has its roots in Ayurveda. In its simplest form it’s a blend of hot milk and ground turmeric (as in this traditional recipe). Also known as haldi doodh, it’s touted for its healing, anti-inflammatory properties. Learn more about golden milk here. Matcha is a powdered green tea containing 137 times more antioxidants than brewed green tea (like, whoa). Both come from the tea plant (camellia sinensis), but with matcha, the entire leaf is consumed. It’s been consumed as part of Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries. Learn more about matcha and choosing a high-quality brand here. The following plant-based recipe combines our love for these two powerful drinks into one!
How to Make a Golden Matcha Latte
This golden matcha latte includes the following:
Dairy-free milk: We tested several options and preferred canned light coconut milk for a little richness and natural sweetness, plus water to keep the texture on the lighter side. The resulting consistency is similar to homemade coconut milk, which would work beautifully, too! Or you can sub your favorite dairy-free milk! Golden milk spices: Turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and (optional) cardamom. Matcha powder: If you’re new to matcha, check out our unbiased matcha review for brand recommendations! Sweetener of choice: Maple syrup is our favorite because it blends easily and adds nice flavor. Stevia also works well, just be careful not to overdo it! Honey, agave, and granulated sweeteners (like cane sugar) don’t blend as easily if making an iced version but will work if heating.
This golden matcha is delicious served hot or iced. You can make the hot version in either a milk frother or a saucepan. If making it in a saucepan, be sure to whisk the matcha separately (using a bamboo whisk) to prevent it from clumping. For the iced version, simply blend up all the ingredients until smooth and frothy, then serve over ice. If you’re making the iced version, it’s important to choose a smooth and creamy brand of coconut milk. Some brands are more chunky or oily, which will result in an unpleasant texture. We hope you LOVE this golden matcha! It’s:CreamySubtly sweetSpice-infusedEnergizingAntioxidant-rich& SO delicious! We love it hot as a cozy morning beverage or iced as an afternoon pick-me-up, especially paired with a sweet treat like our Gluten-Free Biscotti with Ginger & Chocolate, Crispy Gluten-Free Graham Crackers (Vegan), Dark Chocolate Golden Milk Macaroons, or 5-Ingredient Golden Milk Snack Bites.
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