Matcha Coconut Cloud

Name: Matcha Coconut Cloud
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon (2 g) matcha powder; 60 ml hot water, at about 80 degrees Celsius; 150 ml unsweetened coconut milk, chilled; 2 tablespoons thick coconut cream, chilled; 1 teaspoon honey; Ice cubes, as needed

A cafe style matcha drink is usually made with a generous amount of sugar and syrup. This version manages to retain the soft, layered appearance with matcha, coconut milk and a single teaspoon of honey. It is simple to prepare at home, and would be a nice mid morning break or an afternoon when something sweet is tempting. Nutritional Benefits Matcha is made from whole ground green tea leaves so it provides catechins, a group of antioxidants along with a small amount of L-theanine, an amino acid associated with calm alertness. Coconut milk adds medium chain fats that the body can use quickly for energy. Keeping the honey to one teaspoon helps keep the added sugar low.

5 min 1 servings 105 kcal

105 kcal

Calories

1.3 g

Protein

8.1 g

Carbs

7.6 g

Fat

Ingredients

•1 teaspoon (2 g) matcha powder
•60 ml hot water, at about 80 degrees Celsius
•150 ml unsweetened coconut milk, chilled
•2 tablespoons thick coconut cream, chilled
•1 teaspoon honey
•Ice cubes, as needed

Method

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Sift the matcha into a small bowl to avoid lumps.
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Add the hot water and whisk in a zigzag motion for about 30 seconds until a fine froth forms. Stir in the honey.
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Whisk the coconut cream lightly, or shake it in a closed jar, until it turns airy.
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Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the chilled coconut milk.
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Pour the matcha slowly over the back of a spoon so it settles as a top layer, then spoon the coconut cream over it.
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Serve immediately and stir just before drinking.
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Summary
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The Matcha Coconut Cloud is a low sugar drink that takes five minutes to make and is about 125 kcal a glass. It brings antioxidants from matcha and a pleasing texture from coconut. Matcha contains caffeine so those who are sensitive to it may prefer to have this earlier in the day.

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