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Easy homemade drinks if you’re missing coffee shops, from a barista

Meghan-Annette Reida

Honey Matcha Latte

Ingredients

  • Matcha Powder

  • Honey

  • Your favorite milk or non-dairy milk substitute

Equipment

  • Matcha whisk

  • Fine siv

  • Heat resistant bowl

  • Kettle

  • French press

  • Heat-resistant glass for your beverage

Recipe

  1. Sift 2 grams (1tsp) of matcha powder into a heat-resistant bowl, add 70ml (2oz) of 160-170℉ water, whisk until frothy, pour into your mug or glass

  2. Heat 250ml (8oz) of milk until warm, 140℉ if you're using a thermometer. Stir in 1Tbsp of honey.

  3. Pour heated milk mixture into french press, then gently push the strainer up and down multiple times to froth the milk. Be very careful to not over froth, as the milk is quite hot.

  4. Pour milk into the matcha in your mug.

  5. Enjoy!

Notes: An electric frother is a good substitute for both the matcha whisk and the french press. Just be sure to vigorously move the matcha around while frothing to fully incorporate. 

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Iced Maple Latte

Ingredients

  • Coffee

  • Milk

  • Maple Syrup

  • Ice

Supplies

  • Cocktail shaker

  • Aeropress and Fellow Prismo attachment OR another espresso method

  • Teaspoon measure

Recipe

  • Prepare your espresso following manufacturer's instructions.

  • Add to a heat-resistant cocktail shaker.

  • Add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.

  • Add about 1 cup of milk of your choice to the cocktail shaker, and fill with ice.

  • Shake about 6-10 seconds. Pour into a glass with fresh ice.

Note: This recipe works with cold brew concentrate, too!

Materials:

Aeropress

Fellow Prismo Attachment

These are the two products I recommend based on price, versatility, and space. A Moka Pot, stovetop coffeemaker, or home espresso machine are all great options, too.

Cold Brew Sangria

Ingredients

  • Cold Brew (store bought or homemade)

  • Cherry juice

  • Simple syrup

  • Sparkling water

  • Apples or other fruit like oranges

Materials

  • Long spoon

  • Pitcher or large mason jar

  • Measuring cup (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine 32oz (1 quart) of cold brew, 12oz of cherry juice, 4oz (1/2 cup) of simple syrup, and 12oz (1 standard can) of sparkling water in a pitcher.

  2. Stir to combine.

  3. Pour into a glass over ice, garnish with sliced fruit and enjoy!!!

Simple Syrup Recipe

  •             Combine equal parts filtered water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stir until dissolved. Place in a bottle and label with the date, should last in refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Notes

Many local coffee shops are selling cold brew in large containers, some even fill half-gallon growlers, so if you have a favorite cold brew check on that! This is a great recipe if you're having a social-distancing grill-out as it serves 4-6 and comes together really quickly!