More vegan recipes coming your way because we know it's not always an iced matcha latte kind of day. Some days feel gloomy and gray, and you just want a cozy and comforting drink. Count on matcha to be just that!
Recipe
Vegan Matcha Latte: Date-sweetened Almond Milk Latte
- 10 min
- 5 min
- 15 min
- 1 drink
- Deep pan, blender, bowl and whisk, cup
Ingredients
Method
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Warm the milk. Pour the almond milk into a deep pan with the Medjool dates and heat over low heat for 5 minutes. Let it cool.
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Blend. Transfer the milk and dates to a blender. Blend until fully liquid.
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Whisk the matcha. Sift the matcha powder into a bowl to remove the clumps. Add the water and whisk until powder and water are fully incorporated.
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Pour and serve. Pour the date-sweetened almond milk into a cup, pour the matcha over it, and enjoy!
Is matcha vegan?
Yes. Matcha is made entirely from plants: our matcha powder is simply stone-ground green tea leaves, with no additives or preservatives. Traditional green tea farming often uses fish meal as fertilizer, so if you want a fully plant-based cup, our organic line is grown with organic fertilizers approved by the USDA as soil amendments. Both lines go through the same testing and quality control, so you get authentic, high-quality matcha whichever you choose.
Matcha as a mood-boosting drink
Enjoying a warm cup of matcha in peace is calming, we have no doubt, but did you know there's more science to it?
Matcha is high in l-theanine, the amino acid responsible for the relaxing effect after you drink your tea. It is this same compound that possesses mood-boosting properties that could improve how you feel. L-theanine may increase the levels of dopamine and serotonin, aka the happy hormones, while also decreasing the level of cortisol, aka the stress hormone.
So the next time you're feeling blue, perhaps a cup of matcha could do the trick?
Make it your way
Iced vanilla oat maple latte
When it is an iced latte kind of day, swap the dates and almond milk for oat milk and maple syrup. Whisk 2 tsp of vanilla matcha with 1/8 cup water until smooth. Fill a tall glass with ice, add about 1 tbsp maple syrup (more or less to taste) and 1/2 cup oat milk, then pour the matcha over the top and watch it swirl.
The 10-second version
Short on time or tools? Our Adaptogenic Latte Blend is a vegan-friendly instant mix of matcha, superfoods, and adaptogens. Add 1 tbsp to a glass with 1 cup of water or non-dairy milk, blend with an electric frother, and drop in some ice. It's creamy, flavorful, and ready in seconds.
Check out our other vegan matcha latte recipes!
