Move over pumpkin spiced latte, this matcha chai green tea spiced latte is so so perfect for the colder weather and is packed full of the goodness of matcha green tea, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Chai Green Tea Spiced Latte
Get all of the comforts of a spiced latte at home with the addition of the benefits you get from matcha green tea, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
This Homemade Spiced Latte is naturally sweetened with maple syrup (or honey if you prefer), so no need for refined sugars.
Great as a comforting warm drink by itself, or poured over some ice for that comforting taste without the need for a hot drink.
You will need:
- almond milk or milk of choice
- pure maple syrup
- matcha green tea powder
- ground cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- ground nutmeg
- maple syrup or honey for serving
- extra cinnamon or cacao for serving
This green tea latte also works well as a creamer for your morning coffee if you want those Fall flavors but need more of a caffeine hit to get going in the morning.
Simply store in a glass jar with a lid in the fridge and add it in place of your normal milk or creamer in the morning.
What Are The Potential Benefits of Matcha?
Matcha is a bit of a powerhouse of goodness. It:
- is loaded with antioxidants: in fact it contains about 3 times more antioxidants than those found in other high quality green teas;
- it may help improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels;
- it may help reduce the risk of heart disease;
- matcha boosts energy and metabolism;
- it increases focus, and
- can help improve skin health
Needless to say, it is a pretty powerful little powder!
How To Make This Matcha Chai Green Tea Spiced Latte Recipe (Don't Worry It's Easy!)
For those that haven't used matcha before, it can be a bit intimidating.
There are blends you can buy in places like Trader Joe's that will more or less dissolve in milk, which makes them sure easy to use.
However, they tend to be loaded with refined sugar, and other unnecessary ingredients, so it is best to avoid them where possible.
Look for plain matcha powder where possible.
The problem with plain matcha powder is that it does not dissolve as well, especially if you aren't preparing your matcha in a more traditional way, with a small whisk.
Although I love the tradition and calmness that comes with preparing matcha in that way, I just don't have the time or patience.
There are two ways to approach this:
- You can do what I do in this recipe and blend all of the ingredients together in a high-speed blender which helps the matcha to blend a lot quicker;
- Or you can simply strain your drink before serving.
I apologise if this offends the purists out there.
That is not my intent.
If you haven't used matcha before and would like some guidance on what brand to use, I have been using this one for a few years now and find it to be consistent in taste and texture:
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How To Serve Up A Green Tea Latte
Now there are two ways you can use this little recipe. You can:
- add some extra heated milk, a drizzle of maple syrup (or honey if that's what you prefer), and serve as is (goes well with a rainy night and a blanket on the porch),
- OR, you can use it as a delicious creamer in your coffee in the morning (goes well with a strong coffee and a will to carry on).
Chai Green Tea Latte or A Dirty Hippy?
I have been adding mine to my coffee as a creamer all week, and I am totally hooked.
I think the cool kids are calling green tea, chai latte, coffee concoctions Dirty Hippies these days, but that name just doesn't appeal to me....
So we will be going to go with the oh-so-sophisticated Green Tea Chai Spiced Latte.
Your morning coffee will never be the same!
Have you tried a dirty hippy/green tea chai spiced latte?
I would love to hear your thoughts, be sure to leave a comment, like on Facebook or pin to Pinterest for later.
If you are looking for more homemade comforting drink options, then check these out:
- The Best Dark Hot Chocolate Using Real Chocolate
- Turmeric Infused Healthy Hot Chocolate
- Thick and Creamy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
- Easy Instant Pot Apple Cider
- Spiced Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
- Cinnamon Apple Smoothie
Happy drinking.
xx
Recipe
Green Tea Chai Spiced Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk plus extra for serving or milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon plus extra for serving
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- maple syrup or honey for serving
Instructions
- Pop all ingredients into a blender and blend until combined (this step is optional, but helps with blending the spices)
- Pop the mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the mixture reaches your desired temperature
- Remove from heat and serve immediately as is, topping with some extra frothed milk and a dust of cinnamon or cacao and some honey/maple syrup to sweeten if desired
- OR chill and use as a creamer in your morning coffee
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Misa says
This looks yummy and I will certainly try it but I'll be calling it a Spiced Matcha Latte because you never actually added any chai. (Also, both the words Cha & Chai already mean tea, btw. We're just used to equating chai with masala chai, which is literally spiced tea). Vanilla is not a chai ingredient (it's a flavor additions-like adding vanilla to coffee), nutmeg is not a chai spice, & cinnamon is just a single ingredient in the mix of common spices that are used to make chai. I have even combined my chai mix with my matcha (+turmeric) before, and it is good so you should try mixing matcha with real spiced chai ingredients (usually added to Assam or Darjeeling tea before brewing but you and I are substituting green tea or matcha for black tea) which are cardamom plus, in addition to cinnamon, any 3 or more of the following: ginger, cloves, star anise, peppercorns, fennel, and your sweetener of choice, added to milk (or milk substitute). I look forward to hearing what quantity and mix of ingredients is you're favorite combination.
Donna says
Thank you for the education Misa, I will be looking at changing the name of this recipe next time I update it 🙂
celana renang anak laki says
looks yummy , i'll try it soon, thank's for the recipe!
Cerly says
Hmmm, Yummy! great recipe.. Thanks
Donna1 says
You are very welcome 🙂
Taylor says
I've never had a chai latte before but I have some matcha I need to use up! This looks so comforting!
Donna1 says
Thanks Taylor, it definitely is a big mug of comfort 🙂 And the matcha tastes so good in there!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
I love Matcha,, lovely recipe and perfect for the winter.
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Helen 🙂 Definitely a comforting winter drink!
Tracey says
Where can I find vanilla bean paste?
Donna1 says
I order mine online, from Amazon, as it's cheaper, but you can usually find it in the normal super market. If you can't find it, you can either buy some vanilla bean pods and scrape out the seeds (will be in the spice section) or just use vanilla extract (although the flavour won't be quite a rich.) Good luck 🙂
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
I would gladly exchange my pumpkin spice latte for this beauty! Looks amazing !
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Bethany 🙂
lifestyletalks.wordpress.com says
Never heard of green Tea Chai Spiced Latte before! The combination of cashew milk and green tea seems a bit strange but hey, as the saying goes don't Judge a book by it's cover....so we'll have to try this!
Whole Food Bellies says
It can be any non-dairy milk, I just love cashew milk, because it's so creamy, and it froths up in the milk frother 🙂 It does sound like a weird combination, but it really works - it tastes delicious 🙂
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
yes yes yes to Matcha and its benefits. thanks for the recipe!
Whole Food Bellies says
Very welcome Claudia (I am hooked as well 🙂 )
Mark says
Donna, what a great idea. I love lattes and I love chai tea, so great combination. Must be haelthier than straight coffee. Thanks for sharing.
Whole Food Bellies says
I hope it's healthier than straight coffee 🙂 It tastes delicious!
Mayuri Patel says
spiced latte looks so delicious. Love the idea of using matcha greentea and maple syrup.
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Mayuri!!
shobha says
Wow.. what a tea.. just like in the restaurant.. !
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha thanks Shobha 🙂