Herbal Healthy Latte
An antioxidant filled latte for mental clarity without the crash! This was REALLY good & so easy to make! I can’t take credit for this one though, I have to thank The Herbal Academy, the only add on I did was the collagen.
Matcha is rich in catechins, natural antioxidants & contains L-theanine helping us to relax & reduce stress without the drowsiness or the jitters!
Matcha is also known for boosting mental clarity, supporting liver health as well as helping to balance hormones.
Blackcurrant powder is high in potassium and GLA, which can help lower your blood pressure too. The GLA also helps cells in your heart resist damage and slows down platelet clumping in your blood vessels.
In addition it helps to reduce bodily inflammation & with its high levels of vitamins of A, B’s & C it is a powerful immune supporter.
Black currant also contains generous levels of antioxidants & anthocyanins which can help protect against cancer, heart disease & diabetes.
Butterfly pea powder protects the body from oxidative stress & free radicals. It is also known for it’s skin supporting properties & anti-aging and anxiety reducing properties and it’s so pretty!
We all know collagen is a must have in our supplement regimen for joint, hair, skin & nail health.
I have to say, infusing the fresh lavender in the almond milk for the cold foam tastes so good!
So many health benefits in this one little drink!
Save this & give it a try for something healthy, natural, new & fun to make!
How to:
Ingredients
Lavender cold foam:
1 cup milk of choice (dairy, or non-dairy)
1/2 tablespoon lavender (Lavandula spp.) flower bud
1 teaspoon butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) flower, powdered
1 teaspoon black currant, powdered
Matcha latte:
1 teaspoon matcha (Camellia sinensis) powder
1/2 cup cold water
Ice cubes
3/4 cup milk of choice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)
Directions
Start by creating your cold foam: add milk to a jar and add in your lavender, butterfly pea flowers, and black currant powder. Close your jar and let it infuse in the fridge overnight so that the milk can take on the lavender flavor and turn slightly purple.
When you’re ready to make your latte, strain flowers from the milk and create the foam by using a milk frother. Set aside.
Sift matcha (so it is lump-free) into a mug or small bowl. Add cold water and whisk until frothy. (I added my Collagen in here)
Add ice cubes to a tall glass.
Pour in cold milk, then frothed matcha.
Add honey or maple syrup to taste and stir or whisk with a tall spoon.
Top with lavender cold foam.
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