Brown Sugar Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte - Maria's Munchies (2024)

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Does brown sugar taste good in matcha? ›

Iced matcha latte sweetened with a brown sugar simple syrup. Simple and refreshing, this brown sugar matcha latte tastes amazing with caramelized notes from the brown sugar syrup.

spices – Feel free to use a pumpkin pie blend, chai spice mix, or a mix of your favorites. I like ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, ground ginger when picking just a few. boiled water – this will help ensure the matcha powder and spices get dissolved. dairy-free milk – I recommend a plant-based milk of your choice.

The special part of recipe is the delicious combination of matcha and caramel. Paired together they create an amazing kick of flavor.

iced matcha, 3-4 pumps of brown sugar, 1-2 pumps vanilla, vanilla sweet cream cold foam, light ice. try it!!! As a barista, sooo many syrups work well with our matcha: vanilla, toffee nut, hazelnut, brown sugar, chai!!

Matcha tastes similar to green tea, but more concentrated. This is because you're consuming the whole tea leaf when you drink matcha, while you're only consuming an infusion when you drink green tea.

Many people use matcha as an alternative to other drinks like coffee and energy drinks because it is much healthier. Matcha is sugar-free and all-natural, so you can avoid harming your gut with processed chemicals.

For a delightful iced matcha latte, consider infusing two tablespoons of maple syrup. The rich, caramel-like flavor of maple syrup pairs beautifully with the grassy taste of matcha, creating a delightful harmony in your matcha tea latte.

Starbucks Matcha Drinks Customization

If you're looking for a sweetness boost, try classic syrup, vanilla syrup, toffee nut syrup, or honey. For something with a bit of a fruity kick, the raspberry syrup is the way to go. Various milk choices are available, such as almond milk, nonfat dairy, and coconut milk.

Good matcha changes everything, of course. Please don't put milk in your good matcha, especially if you're drinking it for health reasons.

One widely hailed benefit of matcha is that it makes you less jittery and anxious than coffee, while still boosting your energy and productivity. The reason for this lies in a compound known as L-theanine. L-theanine is found in many types of teas, but it is up to 5 times as plentiful in matcha.

Why is Starbucks Matcha so sugary? ›

Starbucks' Matcha Scoops Are Pre-Sweetened

You may not see sugar mentioned as one of the components in the chain's Matcha Tea Latte -- it only shows milk, milk foam, and the green scoops -- but as we mentioned, your drink will still taste sweet due to the sugar in the tea blend.

If the matcha is very high quality, it will have a natural sweet and smooth flavor to it, allowing you to drink it plain without experiencing much bitterness. The matcha used for lattes tends to be a lower quality, so it will have a bit more astringency.

Although correctly prepared matcha is not bitter, it can take some getting used to. Sweetening matcha is another easy way to help make it more palatable. Non-flavored sweeteners like sugar and agave syrup will preserve matcha's natural flavor while sweeteners like honey and chocolate will mask it well.

Enhance the flavor of your matcha latte with natural sweeteners like honey, stevia, and maple syrup. Try dairy or non-dairy milk options like almond, oat & soy for creaminess and subtle sweetness. Experiment with different sweeteners & flavors to create a unique drink, follow tips for perfectly sweetened matcha latte!

This concoction is a lively dance of flavors, blending the earthy zest of ceremonial green tea powder with the caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar syrup. Perfect for coffee shop connoisseurs looking to jazz up the menu or matcha newbies eager to embark on a flavorful adventure.