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How I Start my Day
I need a little help getting started in the morning - who doesn't? I had to give up coffee years ago because it triggers my reflux. I still occasionally treat myself to a decaf almond cappuccino but I always start my day with a high quality Sencha green tea from Japan.
Green tea has been enjoyed as a health-promoting beverage since ancient times. Many of its health benefits are attributed to its most abundant catechin polyphenol, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate.) It has clear cognitive benefits and since I turned 69 this week, keeping my brain working is pretty important to me! It also has very strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, stabilize blood sugar, and boosts your immune system.
I usually just drink a cup of Den's Sencha tea (using their pyramid tea bags) or make a cup of Matcha Green Tea. But for an easy treat, I make myself a green tea latte.
Compare to Starbucks Latte Macchiato
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| A Starbucks Grande whole milk latte provides: 230 calories 12 g total fat 7 g saturated fat 35 mg cholesterol 19 g carbohydrates 18 g sugar 12 g protein 160 mg sodium |
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| A Sencha Green Tea Almond milk Latte provides 7.5 calories 1 g total fat 0 g saturated fat 0 mg cholesterol 0 g carbohydrates 0 g sugar 0 g protein 40 mg sodium |
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Green Tea Latte
Vegan, Gluten and Dairy Free
[makes 1 serving]
Requirements
Espresso Aeroccino Plus or other milk froth maker
Mesh strainer (optional for topping)
Ingredients
1 cup of green tea
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
Stevia drops or 1/2 packet stevia, to taste
Pinch of matcha powdered tea (optional topping)
Directions
Prepare a cup of green tea by pouring boiling water into a cup leaving room at the top for the milk. Let the water cool to 140 to 160 degrees F. You don't need a thermometer. Do this.
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Make your froth by adding milk and stevia to your froth maker.
Spoon into your tea.
You can top the froth with a touch of powdered matcha but put it through a fine mesh strainer so that it doesn't clump.
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| Latte with optional matcha topping |
At less than 8 calories a cup, enjoy as many as you'd like!
