Matcha Latte

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Ingredients:

-310 mL (1 1/4 cups) milk (any kind)

-80 mL (1/3 cup) water

-5 mL (1 tsp) matcha, plus extra for dusting

-5 mL (1 tsp) honey or sugar

Instructions:

1. Heat water. Don't use boiling hot water to make matcha — use simmered water instead. If using an electric kettle, set the water temperature to 175°F. Use filtered water if possible.

2. To make cafe-quality froth, use a French press. Simmer milk on the stovetop, then pour it no more than halfway into a French press. Move the plunger up and down until milk doubles in volume. 

3. Sift matcha into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk. Sifting prevents clumps from forming and makes it easier to whisk the matcha. Use a matcha whisk and vigorously move it up and down, in a "W" shape. Don't swirl the matcha in circles since that doesn't create enough friction in the water to break apart the matcha.

4. Pour frothed milk into a cup then add whisked matcha. Optionally, top off drink with a dusting of matcha powder. Stir before drinking.

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