Homemade Chai Green Tea Spiced Latte

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.

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Chai Green Tea Spiced Latte

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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

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If you enjoyed this recipe then you might want to try these:

• Energizing Chocolate Matcha Smoothie
• Blackberry and Basil Iced Green Tea
• Green Tea Seasoned Candied Nuts
• Light and Creamy Green Tea Dressing

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