matcha latte

Fall has arrived, and so have my cravings for warm and energizing drinks. Being that I am sensitive to coffee, I love green tea for a natural energy boost. I was given a tin of matcha tea as a gift and quickly became hooked on homemade matcha lattes. Unlike other teas that are soaked in water and then discarded, matcha is whisked into water (or milk in this case) and ingested. Because of this, matcha contains 10-12 times the antioxidants available in traditional green tea. Matcha has a totally unique taste that is worth sampling; it is vegetal, grassy, and slightly bitter. I find it pairs perfectly with creamy, rich milk and is enhanced further with a bit of honey or agave. Both green tea and honey are immunity builders, so a matcha a day will keep seasonal colds and flus at bay…