Iced Green Tea Latte

In case you are new to matcha, matcha  is stone-ground delicate green tea powder made from shade-grown tea leaves.

Although matcha has been around for over 800 years in Japan, its popularity has recently increased globally due to its beautiful visual appeal, health benefits, and distinct flavor. 

Matcha also received even more attention when research found out matcha contains lots of antioxidants.  Antioxidants are the magical nutrients and enzymes responsible for giving us younger-looking skin, boosting memory, increasing energy level, burning fat, and preventing a number of life-threatening diseases like cancer.

Iced Green Tea Latte

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. matcha (green tea powder)
• 2 Tbsp. hot water (175F / 80C)
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk (I use 2% fat)
• ice cubes
• 1-2 Tbsp. simple syrup, recipe follows

Simple Syrup (sugar to water ratio = 1 : 1)

• ¼ cup (60 ml or 4 Tbsp.) sugar
• ¼ cup (60 ml or 4 Tbsp.) water
• (in my video, I made extra simple syrup with 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water)

Equipment

• A frother (I use this brand or $2 frother from IKEA) or a tall jar with a lid
  

Instructions

Simple Syrup

1. In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and let the sugar dissolve completely, about 3 minutes.
   
2. Let it cool completely and transfer to an airtight jar (or glass and cover with plastic). Simple syrup will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator.

Ice Green Tea Latte

1. Add 2 tsp. matcha in a small bowl. Optionally You can sift matcha to remove any lumps. Then add 2 Tbsp. of hot water (175F / 80C). Whisk briskly until there is no lump (important to avoid lumps in the latte). You can use asmall flat whisk, a frother, or chasen(the bamboo whisk used for Japanese tea ceremony).
   
2. If you add sweetener, you can add 1-2 Tbsp. of Simple Syrup now or later (in my video I add in the serving glass). Mix well to combine.
   
3. Pour the matcha into the glass filled with ice cubes.
   
4. Using a frother, make a froth until foamy, about 1.5 to 2 times the original volume of milk (1 cup milk will look like 1½ to 2 cups milk). If you don’t have a frother, you could add milk in a big jar and shake vigorously to make it foamy.
   
5. Pour the milk into the glass while saving the foam with a big spoon. Scoop the foam and place it on top of the drink.
   
6. Sprinkle matcha powder on top of the foam. Enjoy immediately.
   

http://www.justonecookbook.com/iced-green-tea-latte/