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Matcha Latte with Pistachio Foam

Creamy, cold tea drink with green matcha powder
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Equipment

  • 1 Whisk Milk Frother
  • 1 Matcha Bowl Set

Ingredients
  

  • 3 grams matcha green tea powder
  • 6-8 oz milk may use dairy alternative
  • 1 tsp pistachio syrup for the foam
  • 1 tsp Agave syrup or any sweetener of choice
  • 2 tbsp hot water not boiling
  • 5 cubes ice
  • 1/2 cup half n half cream may use milk alternative
  • 1 Pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or to taste

Pistachio Syrup

  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Measure the matcha powder and sift over the mixing bowl
  • Add hot water
  • Whisk briskly in a zig zag motion until matcha is foamy, 3 mins
  • Add agave sweetener to the whisked matcha
  • add vanilla bean paste
  • add ice and milk to a glass
  • pour matcha over iced milk
  • Froth the pistachio syrup with half n half until it is a thick foam
  • Pour on top of milk and matcha
  • sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg on top

Pistachio Syrup

  • toast pistachios in a dry pan for 2 minutes
  • add water and sugar and boil
  • reduce heat and simmer until thickened
  • strain to remove the nuts into a small jar