Peppermint Matcha Lattes

 

Christmas time is a great time for a peppermint matcha!!

I did a test run at home before I brought the drinks to work.

When making matcha there are a few tips that really help make the drink better...and make your whisk (Chasen) last longer.

First, sift the matcha into the bowl.  This limits the clumps in your drink.

I do one matcha scoop,  1-2 tsp for a latte.

Second, I whisk my whisk in warm water before I start. This helps to strengthen the whisk and avoid breakage.  Also whisk in water when you are done and store with the whisks down (to prevent water getting into the handle and rotting) and let it air dry.

There are different whisks - typically they have 80-120 tines.  The thickness and number of tines determines the froth of the matcha.  I have not played around with that at all.

After the matcha is sifted, I add some water to cover the matcha.  My water temperature is about 175 degrees.

When I whisk I go back and forth, think of a clock, I go from 9 to 3 back and forth.  It is not like whisking an egg for an omelet. 

Once whisked I add to my cup.  You can either put the matcha in first and then your milk (I like oat milk) or you can add you milk and then the matcha.  I have added some peppermint syrup to the oat milk.  It's up to you what order you add the milk and matcha.

I then froth on the whipping cream (cold foam), which has a splash of peppermint syrup added to it.

Lastly I sprinkle with sprinkles or add a candy cane.

Ta Dah!!!

After knowing the combination was good, I brought everything in to work to make lattes for my girl friends.

I purchased these cute Lowe's buckets that I thought would make a great shot glass of matcha.  They were a hit!!!  Everyone was super excited when they found out they got to keep the bucket too.

I made my cold foam....whipping cream and a splash of peppermint.

My one friend likes cats, so her matcha went in a cat cup.

Get creative when making drinks.

Super fun treats!!!!

Colossians 3:23 NIV 

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,