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    Matcha Chai Latte

    October 10, 2018 by Emily Cooper 5 Comments

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    A quick and easy recipe for a matcha chai latte using almond milk, matcha powder, chai tea, and cinnamon. No added sugar, and vegan-friendly! 

    Matcha Chai Latte Recipe in Glass Mug

    This recipe was originally posted in 2014, but has since been updated and improved.

    Back in college, and before I discovered the greatness that is coffee, there was chai lattes. They're sweet. They're spicy. And screamed fall in a world of pumpkin and apple.

    So naturally, I had to recreate it with my own little spin on it to relive my wonder years. Enter: MATCHA. Now this is not a traditional recipe for chai nor matcha, but rather based on my indecisiveness of which one I'd rather have. Naturally, I solve the problem by having both.

    What makes this latte delicious & healthy

    • water
    • chai tea bags
    • matcha green tea powder
    • stevia, or preferred sweetener
    • almond milk, or preferred milk/milk alternative
    • cinnamon

    How to make this matcha chai latte

    In a small saucepan, bring ¼ cup of water to a boil, remove from heat, and add 2 chai tea bags. Let steep for 2 minutes, and discard tea bags. Whisk in ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder, and set aside.

    Hand grabbing matcha chai latte

    Add 1 cup of almond milk (or preferred milk) into a mason jar, or microwave-safe jar with resealable lid, and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through. Add 1-2 teaspoons of stevia, or preferred sweetener, replace lid, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, or until foamy. Alternatively, you can use a handheld milk frother to blend.

    Add matcha tea mixture to a mug, and pour in almond milk. Top with cinnamon & enjoy!

    Pro Tips

    • I love this iced as well in the summer!
    • If you don't mind a little sweetener, honey is delicious in this as well.
    • If you don't have a milk frother, heating the milk in a mason jar, adding the lid back, and shaking works just as well!

    FAQs

    Can you reheat this latte?

    Technically, yes. It won't have that coffeeshop-worthy foam anymore, and the quality won't be nearly as delicious, but you can reheat it if you must. You've been warned. 🙂

    How much caffeine does this latte have?

    An estimated amount of caffeine in one of these lattes is 120 mg. This is assuming you use 2 chai tea bags, and 1 teaspoon of matcha. This is a little more caffeine than the usual cup of coffee, but will depend on how much matcha and chai tea you use.

    Money-saving tips for this Matcha Chai Latte Recipe:

    • Buy store brand. Using store brand chai tea is generally the most affordable option, or look for a tea that's on sale.
    • Buy cinnamon in the bulk aisle. Spices are one of the best deals in the bulk bins if your grocery store has them. Plus, you can buy as little or as much as you use.
    • Search online for matcha. In general, matcha powder is more expensive since it is ultra concentrated. Finding a deal online can be the easiest and most inexpensive way to buy it.
    Glass mug of matcha chai latte

    More latte recipes:

    Pumpkin Spice Golden Milk Latte

    Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Latte

    Gut-Healthy Turmeric Latte

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    Matcha Chai Latte


    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 7 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cup 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    A quick and easy recipe for a matcha chai latte using almond milk, matcha powder, chai tea, and cinnamon. No added sugar, and vegan-friendly!


    Ingredients

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    • ¼ cup hot water
    • 2 chai tea bags
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon matcha powder
    • 1 - 2 teaspoons stevia powder
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • cinnamon

    Instructions

    1. Add chai tea bags to hot water, and let sit for 2 minutes.
    2. Remove tea bags, and whisk in matcha powder. Set aside.
    3. Pour almond milk in mason jar.
    4. Heat in microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until warm.
    5. Add stevia, and replace lid.
    6. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
    7. Pour matcha tea into cup, and top with almond milk.
    8. Top with cinnamon before serving.

    Notes

    • You can add more or less matcha powder depending on how strong you like it.
    • Adjust stevia, or use sweetener of choice for your preferred sweetness level.
    • Add freshly grated ginger and nutmeg for extra strong chai flavoring.

    *nutrition information estimated.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 2 minutes
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: microwave
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 latte
    • Calories: 33
    • Sugar: 0
    • Sodium: 3
    • Fat: 2.5
    • Saturated Fat: 0
    • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 3
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 1.5
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: matcha, chai, tea, latte, vegan, dairy free

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    Comments

    1. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan

      April 28, 2014 at 10:46 am

      You are too funny lady! I have tried just about all the other products out there with the exception of matcha! This latte is definitely BETTER looking than it's starbucks equivalent!

      Reply
    2. Allie

      April 29, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      I literally love you!! And 2 creams 1 cone, ermergherd!! Let's find something like that in nashville when we go. PS WHEN ARE WE GOING? WHEN AM I SEEING YOU AGAIN?!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 29, 2014 at 7:55 pm

        How about June?! And that's only if you promise to come to the Healthy Living Summit with me this year.

        And I'm on vaca all this week so I am free! Are you doing the Cinco de Mayo 5k in Bedford on Sunday?

        Reply
    3. Armida

      March 05, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Oohhh Good to read this post! Matcha latte has been my favorite in coffee-tea shops the past few months. Maybe I could make my own latte! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen

      October 11, 2018 at 7:42 am

      I've been on such a matcha kick since this spring, but haven't made it at home yet 🙂 NEED to give this recipe a try!

      Reply

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