Matcha Chai Latte
This Dirty Matcha Chai Latte is the perfect combination of spicy chai, refreshing matcha and a hint of espresso for an extra energy boost.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon Traditional Chai spice mix
- 1 espresso shot
- 1 cup milk (of your choice, e.g. oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
Preparation:
Prepare Matcha and Chai:
- Heat the water until it almost boils.
- Add the chai spice mixture and let it simmer on a low heat for 5 minutes, then strain the spice residue out of the water.
- In a small bowl or cup, pour the matcha powder over the hot chai water and stir well until the matcha powder has completely dissolved
Add espresso:
- Prepare an espresso shot and add it to the matcha chai mixture.
Sweeten (optional):
- Add honey or your preferred sweetener.
Froth milk:
- Heat the milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Froth the milk with a milk frother or a whisk until it is nice and frothy.
Bring everything together:
Pour the steamed milk over the matcha chai espresso mixture and stir gently to combine.