Lavender Matcha Latte and Matcha Spritz

Matcha is not just for lattes. Here are two of our favourites: a floral lavender matcha latte for slow mornings, and a sparkling matcha spritz for sunny afternoons.

What you need

• Zuma Matcha
• Sweetbird Lavender Syrup
• A small whisk or milk frother
• Milk, sparkling water or tonic, and ice

The recipes

• Lavender matcha latte: 1.5g matcha, 30ml warm water, 10ml lavender syrup, 200ml warm or cold milk
• Matcha spritz: 2g matcha, 40ml cold water, 10ml syrup (lavender or peach), 150ml sparkling water or tonic, ice

Step by step

1. Sift the matcha into a small bowl or cup.
2. Add the water (warm, not boiling, for the latte) and whisk until smooth and foamy.
3. For the latte: add the lavender syrup and top with milk.
4. For the spritz: fill a glass with ice, add the syrup and sparkling water, then pour the matcha over the top.

New to matcha? Start with our matcha latte guide, or try an iced strawberry matcha or a dirty matcha.

Tips

• Never use boiling water. It makes matcha bitter.
• Sift first to avoid lumps.
• Pour the matcha last in the spritz for the layered look.

FAQs

Does the spritz contain alcohol?

No. It is made with sparkling water or tonic.

How much caffeine is in matcha?

Less than a double espresso per serving, released more gently.

A lavender matcha latte with semi-skimmed milk is around 130 kcal. A matcha spritz with sparkling water is around 40 kcal.

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