a little spring update to your daily caffeine: Orange Creamsicle Matcha Latte 🍊🍵 the syrup is also delish with espresso! Ingredients for the syrup:
1 sumo orange (or other large orange), peeled
½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
½ cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract Ingredients for the lattes:
2 tsp matcha powder (about 1 tsp per latte)
½ cup hot water (not boiling, ~175°F)
2 cups milk of choice Instructions: 1. Peel the orange and add it to a blender with the sugar and water. Blend until completely smooth. 2. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. 3. Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a silky-smooth syrup, or leave it slightly textured if you like a little pulp. 4. In a small bowl, whisk the matcha with hot water until smooth and frothy. 5. Add a few tablespoons of orange syrup over ice in two glasses. Pour in the milk, then to...