Description
This Iced Orange Matcha Latte is a delicious energy-boosting drink made with homemade orange simple syrup. You can make it both hot and cold.
Ingredients
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Orange Simple Syrup
- 1 cup cane sugar
- 1 cup water
- The zest of 1 orange, chopped (remove as much of the white parts as possible, see notes)
Iced Orange Matcha Latte
- 1 tsp matcha powder, sifted
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1/2-3/4 cup milk (almond, light coconut, or cashew are great dairy-free options)
- 2 tbsp orange simple syrup
- Ice
- Garnish: a slice of orange (optional)
Instructions
Orange Simple Syrup
- Add sugar, water, and orange zest into a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Take off the heat and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before removing the orange zest.
- Pour the syrup into an airtight glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Iced Orange Matcha Latte
- Sift matcha into a cup or a small bowl and add hot water.
- Use a matcha whisk or a handheld milk frother to whisk the matcha until smooth and frothy.
- Add milk and orange syrup to a tall glass and fill it with ice.
- Pour the whisked matcha over the ice.
- Serve with a straw garnished with a slice of orange if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Orange zest: the soft white part of the orange is bitter and should be cut off. The best way to do this is to zest the orange using a vegetable peeler.
Orange syrup: The syrup makes about 10 servings and lasts for up to 2 weeks. You can half the recipe if needed or freeze your leftovers.