Have you tried a matcha green tea latte before? I recently did and I really enjoyed it! Thanks to Jade Leaf Matcha‘s support to healthcare workers, they offered a generous discount on the order and I decided to try their Matcha Latte Infusion GLOW – Collagen + Biotin. They come in individual, convenient, on-the-go packets that are ready to be mixed for a delicious drink. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare! The infusion of collagen is tasteless which is nice so you can focus on the matcha taste and still get the added benefits of collagen and biotin which have been associated with improved overall skin, nail and hair health.
According to their website, each packet contains “grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine hide collagen peptides support organ and tissue health, and plant-based biotin (a vital type of B vitamin) supports skin, hair and nail health. 5g of Collagen protein in each serving. No added sugar or other sweeteners. About 1/3 the caffeine of a cup of coffee (30-40mg), with naturally occurring l-theanine for a calm, alert feeling.”
But first, what is matcha? Matcha is high-grade green tea leaves that are ground up into a fine powder. The green tea powder is typically whisked into a hot liquid to form a drink. Matcha has a unique, earthy, almost “grassy or mossy” smooth flavor without the bitter or astringent taste that some green teas may offer.
Some of the health benefits of matcha are:
-Antioxidants
-Fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins
-May boost metabolism
-Contains more caffeine than traditional green tea, but less than coffee (perfect for those who want an energy boost but might be caffeine sensitive)
-Can help calm the mind and relax the body
-Linked to lowering cholesterol and risk of certain diseases
Tips on making a matcha latte:
Making a matcha green tea latte is really simple, especially with the convenient ready to mix packets. I happened to have the powder infused with collagen and biotin, but you can really just use plain matcha to make this drink.
- You simply combine about 1 teaspoon of culinary matcha powder with 6-8 oz milk (or dairy-free milk of your choice). I recommend using a warm to hot liquid to mix with the matcha so it dissolves better.
- Add optional sweetener (1 tbsp or less of honey or sweetener of your choice).
- Blend! I highly recommend using a blender or a matcha-specific whisk to prevent clumps of undissolved matcha powder.
- Option of adding iced cubes to make it a cold drink.
- Sip and enjoy!
Julie Tang Nutrition 