Iced Matcha + Chai Latte
A simple syrup made with chai spices adds just the right amount of flavorful spice to this iced matcha latte!
Earthy green tea matcha is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day vibes on a relaxing morning. Just whip up the syrup and stir it into a classic matcha latte!
Ingredients
Ingredients List:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup Woodstock Organic Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Woodstock Organic Cane Sugar
- 1 tsp Simply Organic Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp chai spice powder
- ½-1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 cup milk of choice, divided
- Ice
Preparation
- Make the Chai Syrup In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugars, vanilla extract, and chai spice powder. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for approximately 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
- Layer the Drink (Base) Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the prepared chai syrup into the bottom of a serving glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Gently pour ½ cup of milk over the syrup, allowing it to settle in layers.
- Layer the Drink (Matcha) In a separate container, combine the matcha powder with the remaining ½ cup of milk. Use a milk frother on the cool setting to froth the mixture until light and airy. Carefully pour or spoon the frothed matcha over the milk layer in the glass to maintain distinct layers.
- Stir & Enjoy Insert a straw into the glass, stir gently to combine the layers, and serve immediately.