Iced Jasmine Matcha Latte
One of my favorite summer drinks is an Iced Jasmine Matcha Latte. It combines two of my absolute favorite green teas- Jasmine Pearls and Matcha. Add just a touch of sweet cream, or any other sweetener and a splash of milk (or milk substitute) and you have the perfect iced coffee substitute!
**The Matcha and Jasmine Pearls in my picture are both from TeaVana. Since TeaVana is now closed I have included links to appropriate substitutes**
Ingredients
1 1/2 tsp Imperial Grade Matcha- I am using TeaVana Matcha but have linked a replacement above
4-5 tsp Jasmine Pearls Green Tea
10oz water heated to 175ºF
Italian Sweet Cream (optional)
16oz Cup (I’m using a glass) full of ice
- Heat the water to 175ºF
- As the water heats- sift 1 1/2 tsp of Matcha into a Matcha bowl
- Once the water is at the correct temperature, add 8oz of water to the Jasmine Pearls and let steep for 3 minutes- If you plan to use a sweetener add to the Jasmine now to allow it to dissolve
- While the Jasmine is steeping prepare the Matcha
- Once the Jasmine has finished steeping, add it to the cup of ice.
- Optional- I like to use an electric whisk on my Matcha before I add it to my Jasmine. This gives my latte a nice foam at the top
- Add Matcha to the Jasmine
- Optional- Add a splash of Sweet Cream or any other Milk/Milk Substitute product you’d like to taste
Now Enjoy your Iced Jasmine Matcha Latte!
Matcha Products:
If you do not have a Matcha Bowl and Bamboo Matcha Toolkit I highly recommend getting them for any Matcha preparation.