Description
Enjoy a refreshing Mango Matcha Latte, combining creamy coconut milk, sweet mango puree, and earthy matcha green tea. This vibrant drink is perfect for warm days or as a revitalizing afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of coconut milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional, for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Start by taking your ripe mango. Make sure its soft to the touch, which indicates its perfectly ripe and sweet.
- Peel the mango using a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler. Be careful to remove all the skin, as we want only the juicy flesh.
- Once peeled, cut the mango into small chunks. This will make it easier to blend into a smooth puree.
- Place the diced mango into a blender. If you want a sweeter puree, you can add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup at this stage.
- Blend the mango on high speed until it reaches a smooth consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Once blended, taste the puree. If you feel it needs more sweetness, add a little more honey or syrup and blend again.
- Transfer the mango puree to a bowl and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon of matcha green tea powder.
- Pour in about 2 tablespoons of hot water (not boiling, around 175°F or 80°C is ideal). This will help dissolve the matcha powder.
- Using a whisk or a matcha whisk (chasen), whisk the matcha and water together until its frothy and there are no lumps. If you dont have a whisk, a small fork will work too.
- Once you have a smooth mixture, add in 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Whisk again until everything is well combined.
- Set the matcha mixture aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl or a large glass, pour in 1 cup of coconut milk (or your preferred milk). If you like your latte cold, you can use chilled milk or add ice cubes at this stage.
- Next, add the prepared matcha mixture to the milk. Stir gently to combine the matcha with the milk.
- Now, take your mango puree and add it to the bottom of your serving glass. If youre using ice, fill the glass with ice cubes first.
- Slowly pour the matcha milk mixture over the mango puree to create a lovely layered effect.
- Give it a gentle stir if you prefer a more blended drink, or leave it layered for a stunning presentation.
- Garnish your latte with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and a refreshing aroma.
- If you like, you can also sprinkle a little extra matcha powder on top for an added touch.
- Grab a straw or a spoon, and enjoy your delicious Mango Matcha Latte!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the mango puree and matcha mixture according to your taste preferences.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes