french toast matcha latte: The combination of cinnamon and matcha offers a powerful duo of health benefits, including enhanced metabolism, improved blood sugar control, antioxidant protection, and potential anti-inflammatory effects.
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The Ultimate Matcha French Toast Latte: Breakfast Drink of Champions

by Elara Hadjipateras

At Matcha.com, breakfast is a serious affair. While we appreciate a traditional spread of pancakes, eggs, and bacon, we also believe in swooning over a delightfully sweet breakfast drink.

Imagine waking up to the tantalizing aroma of freshly cooked pancakes, waffles, or French toast, accompanied by the enticing scent of whisked matcha. It's a comforting and appetizing experience that sets the tone for a perfect morning.

Now, picture all those flavors coming together in a single drink. How could it possibly go wrong? It's an explosion of delightful flavors and savory aromas!

Plus, shall we mention the health benefits? The combination of cinnamon and matcha offers a powerful duo of health benefits, including enhanced metabolism, improved blood sugar control, antioxidant protection, and potential anti-inflammatory effects.

Our French Toast Matcha Latte takes a playful and experimental twist on the traditional matcha latte recipe. Prepare yourself for a symphony of fun flavors, including cinnamon, matcha, maple syrup, cold foam, and a surprise ingredient. Rest assured, the joy of making this drink will be matched by the pleasure of sipping it.

Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with this extraordinary Matcha French Toast Latte, where every sip is a journey to breakfast bliss.

Ingredients you will need for your matcha french toast latte:

  • 1 1/2 tsp matcha powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • ice cubes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tbsp milk

Make this matcha french toast latte recipe at home:

Grab your beautiful chawan. If you don't have one yet, you can always pick from our wide selection of Japanese artisan chawan. Sift both the matcha and cinnamon powder.

Add hot water and whisk till fully incorporated.

Pour in the milk and mix well. Set aside.

In a deep bowl, make the cold foam by combining the heavy cream and 1 1/2 tbsp milk. You can also add in vanilla if you prefer a flavored foam. Froth until fluffly in texture. 

In a glass, pour in the matcha-cinnamon blend, then fill with ice. Drizzle your maple syrup according to your preferred sweetness.

Pour in the cold foam to the brim.

Your finishing touches: sprinkle with more matcha powder and cinnamon powder, and drizzle some maple syrup like it's breakfast time!

This is optional but not recommended, you can add a sliver of butter for the full french toast experience.

Stir, and enjoy with your breakfast or as is!

    Step by step directions

    1. In your chawan, sift both the matcha and cinnamon powder.
    2. Add hot water (not boiling, but steaming hot) and whisk.
    3. Pour in the milk and mix. Set aside.
    4. In a deep bowl, froth together heavy cream and 1 1/2 tbsp milk.
    5. In a glass, pour in the matcha-cinnamon blend, then fill with ice. Drizzle your maple syrup according to your preferred sweetness.
    6. Pour in the cold foam to the brim.
    7. Sprinkle with more matcha powder and cinnamon powder, and finish with drizzles of maple syrup.
    8. Optional but not recommended, top with a sliver of butter.
    9. Stir, and enjoy!

     

     

    The bottom line | Spice up your breakfast with a matcha french toast latte!

    We believe in the art of breakfast and the joy it brings. Our Matcha French Toast Latte combines the flavors of traditional breakfast favorites with the goodness of matcha and cinnamon. Not only is it a delightful and indulgent treat for your taste buds, but it also offers potential health benefits like enhanced metabolism, improved blood sugar control, and antioxidant protection.

    So, why settle for an ordinary morning routine when you can elevate it with this extraordinary beverage? With each sip, you embark on a journey to breakfast bliss.

    Whether enjoyed alongside a hearty breakfast or savored on its own, this matcha french toast latte is sure to make your mornings extraordinary. It's time to savor the moment and treat yourself to the pleasure that this unique concoction brings. Rise and shine to the ultimate breakfast delight!

    References:

    Mollazadeh, H., & Hosseinzadeh, H. (2016). Cinnamon effects on metabolic syndrome: a review based on its mechanisms. Iranian journal of basic medical sciences, 19(12), 1258–1270. https://doi.org/10.22038/ijbms.2016.7906

    Sokary, S., Al-Asmakh, M., Zakaria, Z., & Bawadi, H. (2022). The therapeutic potential of matcha tea: A critical review on human and animal studies. Current research in food science, 6, 100396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crfs.2022.11.015

     

     

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