CAN YOU MAKE STARBUCKS HOT MATCHA LATTE VEGAN ?
First of all What is a Starbucks matcha latte ? A Starbucks hot matcha latte is created with matcha powder ( it is derived from the same plant as green tea, but it is made from the entire leaf ) , milk , water and sugar . Is it vegan ?
Unfortunately Starbucks matcha latte is not originally vegan . But it can be vegan and dairy free if you replace dairy milk with any type of nuts or plant based milks ( non-dairy substitutes ) like coconut, soy , oat, cashew or almond milk ..
Today we will show you how to make a vegan starbucks hot matcha latte and answer some questions about matcha .
On this page:
- How To Make A Vegan Starbucks Hot Matcha Latte At Home
- Why Is Matcha Not Vegan? (Or Vegan )
- Does Matcha Latte Have Dairy ?
- Which Vegan Milk Is Best For Matcha ?
How To Make A Vegan Starbucks Hot Matcha Latte At Home ( Recipe )
Ingredients : (1 Servings )
To benefit from the advantages of Starbucks Hot Matcha Latte, here is a super delicious vegan recipe :
- 2 teaspoon Matcha Powder
- 3 tablespoons Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk ( Unsweetened Coconut Milk )
Nutritional values (per serving) :
- Serving : 250ml ;
- Calories :92 ;
- protein : 9g;
- carbohydrates : 5.1g ;
- Dietary Fiber : 8.5g ;
- Total Sugar : 4.2g ;
- Total Fat : 2.5g ;
- Saturated Fat : 0g ;
- cholesterol : 0mg;
- sodium : 162 mg ;
- Vitamin D : 1mcg ;
- Calcium : 456mg ;
- Iron : 2mg ;
- Potassium : 275mg ;
Method :
- Heat the milk in a small pot on the stove over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
- Add the maple syrup to the milk, along with the vanilla, and whisk to combine until a foam forms on top of the milk.
- Add the matcha powder to a small bowl and pour the hot water overtop , stirring to make a liquid paste.
- Pour the sweetened milk over top of the diluted matcha and top with the foam.
- Enjoy, or store in mason jars in the fridge and re-heat to serve.
Credit : Image by lookstudio on Freepik
Why Is Matcha Not Vegan ? (Or Vegan )
The short answer is yes . Matcha powder is 100% vegan-friendly because it is entirely plant-based and manufactured from tea leaves .
More ! Matcha has a high concentration of antioxidants (catechins) and studies have shown that matcha and its ingredients have a number of health advantages, from promoting weight loss to lowering the risk of heart disease .
Does Matcha Latte Have Dairy ?
Yes , a traditional hot matcha latte or a Starbucks Matcha latte is made with dairy milk , matcha powder , water and sugar. But as we said before it can dairy free if you replace dairy milk with non-dairy substitutes like coconut, soy , oat, or almond milk ..
Which Vegan Milk Is Best For Matcha ?
It depends ! For our matcha lattes, we prefer to use almond or coconut milk, but you can actually try any kind of nut, or plant-based milk because they all go great with matcha. So, we just invite you to try out the ideal pairing for your taste .
Below is a chart that shows pros and cons of some vegan and non-dairy milk :
| Vegan Milk | Pros | Cons |
| Almond Milk | Sweet taste, good for beginners . | Low nutritional values . |
| Soy Milk | Rich in nutrients, Easy to find, Cheap . | It has no sweet flavor, and heating causes it to curdle. |
| Cashew Milk | Low calories, Creamy . | Low on nutrients . |
| Coconut Milk | Sweet taste, good for beginners . | Rich in fats . |
| Oat Milk | Creamy, nutrient-rich, and easily accessible. | A little expensive . |
Vegan Starbucks Hot Matcha Latte (Copy Cat)
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon Matcha Powder
- 3 tablespoons Warm Water
- 1 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Unsweetened Coconut Milk
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small pot on the stove over medium heat until it reaches a simmer.
- Add the maple syrup to the milk, along with the vanilla, and whisk to combine until a foam forms on top of the milk.
- Add the matcha powder to a small bowl and pour the hot water overtop , stirring to make a liquid paste.
- Pour the sweetened milk over top of the diluted matcha and top with the foam.
- Enjoy, or store in mason jars in the fridge and re-heat to serve.
Credits section :
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