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Matcha Cold Foam

Silky cold foam layered over iced matcha tea, customizable sweetness, vegan optional.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Japanese Inspired
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

For the Matcha Tea
  • 1 to 1.5 teaspoons matcha powder ceremonial grade preferred
  • 2 ounces hot water about 175°F
  • 6 ounces cold milk of choice
  • 0.5 to 1 ounce liquid sweetener agave syrup, honey, or simple syrup
  • 4 to 6 ice cubes
For the Cold Foam
  • 3 ounces cold milk
  • 0.25 ounce liquid sweetener

Equipment

  • Tall drinking glass or matcha bowl
  • Matcha whisk or small stainless steel whisk
  • Electric milk frother or mason jar with tight-fitting lid
  • Measuring spoon or small scale
  • Small bowl for whisking matcha powder
  • Spoon for scooping foam
  • Thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Scoop one to one and a half teaspoons of ceremonial grade matcha powder into a small bowl and sift to remove clumps.
  2. Heat two ounces of water to approximately 175°F and let it cool for one minute if it was boiling.
  3. Whisk the matcha and hot water vigorously in a back-and-forth motion for about 30 seconds until frothy and lump-free.
  4. Pour six ounces of cold milk into a tall glass and stir in half to one ounce of liquid sweetener.
  5. Add four to six ice cubes to the milk mixture.
  6. Slowly pour the whisked matcha into the milk and ice, stirring gently to combine layers.
  7. In a cold frother pitcher or mason jar, combine three ounces of cold milk and 0.25 ounce of liquid sweetener.
  8. Froth the milk for cold foam for 30 to 60 seconds with an electric frother or shake vigorously in the jar for one minute.
  9. Using a spoon, layer the foam on top of the matcha drink.
  10. Taste and adjust sweetness or matcha strength as desired.

Notes

Serve immediately for best foam texture and adjust sweetness to taste.