There’s nothing like waking up to smell the matcha to mindfully energize the day. Unless that morning latte loveliness is even further enriched, that is! When it comes to pairing popular matcha, there couldn’t be a better partner than our ORGANIC INDIA Moringa.

Powdered Japanese green tea made from the nutrient-rich young leaves of camellia sinensis plants, matcha has well established itself as something worth buzzing about. Make your matcha even more magical—and reduce the caffeine level that naturally comes with green tea—by mixing in equal parts matcha and our ORGANIC INDIA Moringa, naturally caffeine-free and astoundingly rich in goodness.

Native to India, Moringa is considered one of the most complete, nutrient-dense plants on earth. A wonderful source of plant protein, Moringa contains all essential amino acids, as well as a complex panel of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins, and more. Believed to be readily bioabsorbable, Moringa is a potent source of whole-body nourishment.

Enjoying a matcha-moringa latte is as easy as a simple stir-and-pour, with ready variations to tempt your taste buds year-round. We are equally in love the belly-warming coziness of a frothy hot latte on a chilly day and a cool, iced refresher in the height of summer. For a fruity twist, simply smash or puree a half cup of seasonal fruit—no added sweetener required. Enjoy!

Matcha Moringa Latte: Hot, Iced, or with a Fruity Twist

1 serving

Ingredients:

½ to 1 Teaspoon Matcha (ceremonial grade if possible)
½ to 1 Teaspoon ORGANIC INDIA Moringa powder
1/4 Cup hot water
1 Cup unsweetened plant milk of choice (3/4 for iced)
½ Teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
½ Tablespoon maple or date syrup (or sweetener of choice), optional
Ice, if serving cold

Method:

1. First, prepare the matcha-moringa mixture. In a small bowl, spoon or sift in matcha powder. Add the moringa powder and whisk or stir to combine.
2. Pour in hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or milk frother until dissolved and foamy on top.

Hot Prep:

1. If enjoying hot, pour your matcha mixture into a serving mug. In a small saucepan warm plant milk and bringing to a low simmer. Remove from heat and add vanilla and sweetener, if using.
2. If desired, use a handheld frothier to foam up slightly (or whisk vigorously to froth). Pour warmed, frothed milk over the matcha-moringa mixture in your mug.

Cold Prep:

1. If enjoying iced, let matcha-mixture cool to at least room temperature.
2. When cooled, fill a serving glass with ice. Pour the milk over the ice, then pour the Matcha-moringa mixture over the milk. Add vanilla and sweetener if desired. Stir gently and enjoy!

Add a Fruity Twist:

1. Puree or smash ½ Cup fresh blueberries or other fruit of choice (we recommend mango or strawberries). If desired, you can simmer in a saucepan over low heat, adding a little water as needed to achieve a smooth, syrupy consistency.
2. Add the puree or sauce to a serving glass. Fill with ice then top with plant milk.
3. Last, add the matcha-moringa mixture and lightly stir.

Enjoy more functional refreshments year-round, whether a plant-based smoothie or Tulsi Cold Brew in the summer, or cozy latte in the winter.