Matcha Rose Latte (dairy-free, refined sugar-free)
This matcha latte is kicked up a notch with homemade rose water to make for a beautiful drink that's both packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
1/2cupsteamed non-dairy milk (almond or coconut is great)(use coconut for AIP)
1/2tspraw honey(omit for Whole30)
Optional
rose petals for garnish
Instructions
Heat Rose water to 200f degrees (so you don't burn the tea) and separately, start heating/steaming your milk of choice.
In the meantime, add the matcha powder to a big mug and whisk it dry to break up any clumps.
Add 1/4 cup heated rose water to the matcha powder, and whisk in a "W" and "M" shape quickly and repeatedly until no clumps remain and the matcha is well blended and thick. Add the rest of the rose water and mix in the honey.
With a hand-held frother, froth the milk to get it nice and thick and pour your milk over the tea. Depending on how large your mug is, you may have excess that you can pour in later as you sip if you wish!
Garnish with rose petals if you wish, make it your own by adding any spices like cinnamon or cardamom which are both delicious!
Notes
*warning: I did try adding collagen to this and blending it, however perhaps it's my collagen... but it didn't taste good heated with the matcha and rose, and sadly ruined a few batches of this! I found making it by hand allows you to taste each ingredient more and I haven't found a collagen I like in this.*