White Chocolate Mint Matcha Latte

For a delicious alternative to your regular mocha try today’s White Chocolate Mint Matcha Latte. It requires no special latte making equipment although a mini mixer is handy. It is also quite simple to make and delicious! There is a decent chance you may even have the ingredients in your pantry at this moment. Matcha is a very popular, lighter, caffeinated alternative to coffee as well as being a pretty green color. It is also loaded with antioxidants for the more healthful-minded. It pairs well with white chocolate and peppermint for a comforting drink to sip in an afternoon quiet space.

If you are not sure where to get matcha powder this is where I got mine. Local natural grocery stores may carry matcha powder as well. It is a fun ingredient to keep on hand as it can be added to so many different things such as smoothies, desserts, etc. Keep reading for the tutorial.

White Chocolate mint Matcha Latte

This recipe makes 1 latte and can easily be doubled or tripled.

8 oz. or 1 cup of whole milk

2 oz. white chocolate (I used Ghiradelli’s white baking chocolate squares for this latte)

1 tsp. matcha powder

A few drops of natural peppermint extract

Freshly whipped cream

Extra matcha powder for sprinkling on top of drink if desired.

Heat milk in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. You want the milk heating to just before boiling but not actually boiling. I find 1 1/2 minutes enough time in the microwave but keep an eye on it. Remove from microwave and stir in white chocolate until it is melted and combined. Blend in matcha powder and extract (see tip below). If desired, topped your White Chocolate Mint Matcha Latte with whipped cream before serving. Enjoy!

Tip: a mini mixer is helpful in this recipe to froth the milk and mix the matcha powder.