Leche Merengada Matcha Milk
An unique and delicious recipe that combines matcha green tea and milk infused with cinnamon and lemon zest.
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Equipment
- small pot
Ingredients
- 1 Lemon zest
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 Cups Milk of choice
- 2 Tbsp. Sugar Or alternative of choice. Adapt the amount to your taste.
- 2 Cups Ice Cubes
- 2 tsp. Matcha powder
- 8 Tbsp. Warm Water roughly ½ cup
Instructions
- Simmer the lemon zest, cinnamon, sugar and milk. Stir constantly without bringing it to a boil.
- After 10 minutes, remove from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes.When the mixture isn’t so hot anymore, you can strain the solids. Let cool further. Optionally, chill in the fridge when the mixture.
- In the meanwhile, prepare a matcha shot by combining the matcha powder with warm water.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour infused milk up to around 3/4 and top with matcha.
Notes
- Feel free to make matcha with whichever method you prefer: the traditional way (with a matcha whisk), with a handheld milk frother or by shaking in a closed jar or cocktail shaker.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 65kcal