Matcha Tea With Milk
This matcha tea with milk is creamy, robust, and slightly sweet with maple syrup and a hint of vanilla. It’s easy to make by blending 4 ingredients to supercharge your day with a tasty, healthy beverage.
You can make it with regular dairy for a traditional version or with cashew milk or another plant-based milk for a vegan and paleo version.
What is matcha?
Matcha is made from pulverized tea leaves and is full of antioxidants, so whether you’re drinking a fun Matcha Bubble Tea or the drink we have today, you’re getting a healthy, flavorful beverage.
Unlike steeping a tea bag with powdered matcha, you’re actually ingesting the pulverized tea leaves.
Due to this unique cultivation method, it’s particularly rich in antioxidant compounds and offers a host of health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties (source).
And it’s versatile. You can use it to make a Chai Matcha Latte or a Matcha Protein Shake.
Baking with matcha makes the best green-colored treats without food coloring, like this Matcha Cheesecake. It’s super creamy with just the right amount of matcha flavor and looks festive, too.
One study showed a significant stress-reducing effect on people who ingested matcha cookies (source). So these Vegan Matcha Cookies with loads of chocolate chips are not only yummy, they’re great for stress relief. ;)
How does it taste?
I mostly describe matcha as earthy, grassy, and somewhat sweet, but read What Does Matcha Taste Like to get a better description of its flavor.
Choice of milk
You can use whatever you’d like.
I use cashew milk, which has a creamy texture and a mild, nutty flavor. It’s my first choice when it comes to a dairy alternative.
Matcha and almond milk are a classic pairing for matcha lattes, combining an earthy, nutty flavor with a creamy texture.
Sweetener
I use maple syrup in most of my drink recipes because it dissolves easily. It also pairs well with this matcha tea.
To make this drink, start with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and blend it together for about 30 seconds; taste and add more maple syrup if desired.
If you’re not into using maple, you could sweeten this matcha tea with whatever you usually use in your drinks.
Is matcha caffeinated?
Yes, it is. The amount of caffeine varies depending on the type of matcha and the amount of powder used. Matcha tea generally contains more caffeine than green tea but less than coffee.
One cup of matcha tea typically contains 70 milligrams of caffeine, while a cup of coffee contains 100 milligrams.
Because matcha tea also contains the amino acid L-theanine, known for its calming effects, it heightens alertness and focus without causing jitters.
You can find decaffeinated matcha green tea if you’re sensitive to caffeine.
And for a caffeine-free alternative to this matcha tea, try this cozy Cinnamon Tea!
More matcha drinks
I hope you’ll enjoy this matcha tea with milk! If you try it, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Just comment below. Thanks! :)
Matcha Tea With Milk
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot or room temp milk (not cold) unsweetened plant-based milk for paleo/vegan, see notes
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Place everything, starting off with only 1 tablespoon maple syrup, in a blender for about 30 seconds. It’ll be very frothy! But it combines perfectly. Taste and add more maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Make sure it’s safe to use hot liquids in your blender. It’s not okay for all blenders. If it’s not, then warm up your drink after blending.
- If you’re paleo, also make sure your cashew milk is just salt, cashews and water. No additives or “flavorings”.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
I recently found cashew milk and I love its texture and creaminess which goes so well in this tea. The maple syrup is a nice touch.
This drink seems very simple and easy to make and I like that it can be made vegan as well. Thank you for sharing.
This matcha tea turned out lovely. The vanilla and maple syrup complimented the matcha flavor nicely.
What a lovely recipe! I’ve not tried it with cashew milk as I couldn’t find it in the store but with regular milk this was really tasty! I’m on the hunt for cashew milk now!
The combination of cashew milk , Maple syrup and Matcha sound super delicious. Perfect Breakfast option.
I really liked the maple syrup and cashew milk blend with the tea. I will drink this quite often.
This matcha drink was warm and cozy with a hint of sweetness and matcha flavors. I love how well everything blended in the blender.
My Nespresso Foamer works wonders with this recipe. Been making thick, creamy matcha cappuccinos with it for years. I use Elmhurst pistachio milk due to allergies with dairy. I love your additions of vanilla and maple syrup. Yummo!
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My Nespresso Foamer works wonders with this recipe. Been making matcha cappuccinos with it for years. I love your additions of vanilla and maple syrup. Yummo!