Heavenly Raspberry Matcha Latte
Pamper your palate with our heavenly Raspberry Matcha Latte - a perfect blend of fruity freshness and smooth matcha. This unique creation combines the best of both worlds: the invigorating power of matcha and the natural sweetness of fresh raspberries. The whole thing is rounded off with a creamy milk base, a hint of vanilla or agave juice for extra sweetness and refreshing ice cubes. A true treat for every matcha lover!
Ingredients:
- 100 g fresh raspberries
- 1-2 bamboo spoons (chashaku) matcha
- 50 ml hot water
- 200 ml milk of your choice (e.g. cow's milk, almond milk, oat milk)
- 1-2 tsp vanilla syrup or agave juice (optional)
- Ice cubes
Preparation:
1. Puree raspberries:
- Wash the fresh raspberries thoroughly.
- Puree the raspberries with a blender or hand blender until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Optional: Strain the raspberry puree through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.
2. Prepare Matcha:
- Put 1-2 bamboo spoons of matcha into a bowl.
- Heat 50 ml of water to about 80°C (not boiling) and pour it over the matcha.
- Whisk the matcha with a bamboo whisk (chasen) until it reaches a fine, foamy consistency.
3. Prepare the drink:
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the raspberry puree over the ice cubes.
- Add the vanilla syrup or agave juice if desired and stir well.
- Fill the glass with the milk.
- Pour the foamed matcha over the raspberry puree.
Serve and enjoy:
Decorate the drink as desired with a few fresh raspberries or a pinch of matcha powder.Serve immediately and enjoy!