What's the best matcha to use?

I like using ceremonial-grade matcha powder. It usually comes in a small packet and tends to be more expensive than other matcha powders. I find it to be less bitter and to have a better flavor overall. Go with organic matcha whenever possible.

Can I make this matcha hot?

Yes! Just warm up your milk while you whisk your matcha. You can froth the milk too but that's optional. Pour your milk into a mug and add rose syrup. Pour the whisked matcha over the milk, stir, and enjoy!

Can I use green tea bags instead?

No, though matcha powder is green tea, it's much more concentrated than loose green tea in tea bags because you're consuming the actual tea leaves instead of just steeping the tea. The finished drink wouldn't have the same flavor.

Iced Rose Matcha Latte

Description

This Iced Rose Matcha Latte is made with easy homemade rose syrup. It's light, sweet, and perfectly floral. Great both hot or iced!

Ingredients

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Rose Syrup

1 cup cane sugar
1 cup water
3-4 tbsp rose water

Iced Rose Matcha Latte

1 tsp matcha powder
1/4 cup water
ice
1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
1-2 tbsp rose syrup
Food-grade dried rose petals (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Rose Syrup

Add cane sugar and water to a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Take the syrup off the heat and stir in rose water.
Pour into a glass jar and store it in the fridge.

Iced Rose Matcha Latte

Sift your matcha into a cup or a jar and warm up the water.
Pour the hot water over the matcha and whisk with a matcha whisk or a handheld milk frother.
Fill a tall glass with ice and add almond milk and rose syrup. You can froth the milk if desired beforehand.
Pour the matcha over the milk and garnish with dried rose petals if desired. Enjoy!

Equipment

milk frother

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Notes

You should never use boiled water for matcha as it could ruin the flavor. Matcha is very delicate and shouldn’t be mixed with boiling water. I always heat my water for matcha on the stove for a couple of minutes until it steams.

Store leftover syrup in an airtight jar in the fridge for 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 190
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 93 mg
Fat: 5.4 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat:
Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 4.8 g