You’ve probably heard of matcha, but do you know just what it is? Matcha is a green tea powder, which makes it very versatile in cooking because it can be used to prepare various things beyond drinks. You can use this ingredient in cakes, ice creams, and even in cosmetic products! You can find it in specialized tea shops.

Matcha offers numerous health benefits. One cup of this drink contains the equivalent of ten cups of green tea of antioxidants. In addition to being beneficial for your body, matcha also brings aroma, flavor, and color to a variety of recipes.

Here are step-by-step instructions to preparing a matcha latte, a delicious and colorful drink made with this ancient ingredient:

Ingredients:

1 egg white 

1 teaspoon matcha powder 

1 tablespoon sugar 

2 tablespoons hot water 

Your milk of choice

Instructions:

In a bowl, use a mixer, or whisk to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the water and sugar and continue beating until firm peaks form. Add the matcha and mix until obtaining a completely combined cream. Fill a cup with milk, which can be hot or cold, and cover with the cream. 

If you want, you can leave a little matcha to garnish your drink at the end. You can also adjust the recipe to your liking, adding cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, grated ginger, or whatever else you like!

Now sit back and enjoy this hot drink full of personality!