There are days that are bluer than others. Embrace those blue days without pressure to be your best, and give yourself a comforting hideaway, watching your favorite show while sipping on a delightful chai matcha latte.
Some days are meant for recovery, relaxing or even for doing nothing. That's perfectly fine and normal! If today feels like one of those days where you just want to hide in your room, watch your show while you enjoy your favorite drink, just do it!
Take a break with this easy and comforting matcha chai latte recipe
For us, we like to sip on a warm bowl of matcha. Matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid many people find calming, so a cup of it is a nice way to slow down and relax. You can enjoy matcha on its own or switch it up by combining it with other flavors like with chai!
Masala chai or chai is an Indian spiced tea commonly prepared with black tea, milk, water, and sugar. Its warming blend of spices usually includes cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, which give chai its sweet, peppery depth and pair beautifully with matcha's grassy, earthy taste.
We'd like to make our version with matcha to make a truly cozy, comforting drink! Think of a creamy, spicy, earthy tea when you combine the two! It's like a warm hug for your soul. Even better, it's so easy to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already.
Recipe
A Comforting and Easy Chai Matcha Latte Recipe
Prep
5 min
Makes
1 drink
You'll need
Sifter, bamboo whisk, bowl, glass
Ingredients
Method
01
Build the base. Pour the chai concentrate in a glass and then the oat milk.
02
Whisk the matcha. Prepare the matcha by sifting the powder into a bowl. Whisk with 175°F / 80°C water until fully incorporated.
03
Add ice and matcha. Add ice into your glass, then pour in the matcha and watch the matcha swirls.
04
Dust and serve. Dust with some cinnamon or nutmeg or enjoy as is!
Make it your way
Use matcha chai powder instead of concentrate
If you don't have chai concentrate on hand, our Matcha Chai blend, made with Blue Lotus Chai, gets you there in one scoop. It combines organic ceremonial-grade matcha with the spices of traditional masala chai: ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. A little goes a long way, so start with about ¼ tsp per serving and adjust to taste. It works hot or cold, in lattes, smoothies, or simply whisked with water.
Iced, with sweet matcha cold foam
For a café-style treat, whisk the matcha chai with a splash of hot water, a little sweetener, and your favorite non-dairy milk until frothy, then pour it over ice. Froth a small amount of milk, heavy cream, a spoonful of condensed milk, and sifted matcha into a thick cold foam, spoon it on top, and finish with a dash of cinnamon.
Warm, with coconut milk and star anise
On a cold day, simmer coconut milk, water, matcha chai powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and one whole star anise in a saucepan for about 5 minutes. Remove the star anise and pour into mugs. Star anise has a sweet, licorice-like taste with a hint of earthiness, a little like cloves and fennel seed, and it pairs nicely with chai's gentle heat and matcha's rich umami. Canned coconut milk (shaken well) or the carton kind from the refrigerator aisle both work.
The bottom line:
It's important to acknowledge that some days may feel more challenging than others, and it's okay not to be at your peak every day. Allow yourself the freedom to prioritize self-care, relaxation, and taking it easy when needed.
If today feels like one of those days where you prefer to retreat to your room, put on your favorite show, and savor your beloved drink, embrace it without guilt. Remember, it's perfectly normal to give yourself the time and space you need for rest and recovery.
Settle in with a matcha chai latte, a creamy, spicy blend that's as comforting as it is easy to make.
