# Iced Green Tea Lattes This Dairy-Free Latte is Made from Coconut Milk and Matcha Powder By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-latte References: [pastryaffair](http://www.pastryaffair.com/blog/iced-matcha-coconut-latte) The 'Pastry Affair' blog produced a recipe for a dairy-free latte that is made from [matcha powder and coconut milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sproud-matcha). In recent years, [matcha has become a popular ingredient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-bros-matcha-menu) because it is packed with healthy antioxidants. Not only is this ingredient nutritious, but it also adds a rich green tea flavor to any drink. This recipe involves blending matcha powder into almond milk to create a deliciously creamy texture. The drink is then sweetened with maple syrup and finished with a thick layer of coconut milk. The green tea powder pairs perfectly with the coconut milk to deliver a rich matcha flavor. Because the recipe involves no dairy products, it is ideal for those who adhere to a lactose-free diet. The dairy-free latte provides a tasty and nutritious alternative to traditional coffee-based beverages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dairy-free Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more dairy-free recipes using alternative ingredients. - **Matcha-based Drinks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative matcha-based beverage options with unique flavor combinations. - **Lactose-free Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing market of lactose-free products by offering a variety of dairy alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new dairy-free products and ingredients to cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop functional and nutritious beverages that offer health benefits beyond traditional options. - **Alternative Dairy Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate and produce alternative dairy products that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Iced Latte Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlr72-green-drop-coffee.md) - [Delicious Matcha-Powered Latte Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-blend.md) - [Instant Dairy-Free Latte Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cream-latte-pod.md) - [Dairy-Free Chai Almond Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-almond-latte.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Oat Matcha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-latte-oat-drink.md) - [Dairy-Free Chai Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chai-cookie.md) - [Green Tea Latte Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-green-tea-latte-mix.md) - [Dairy-Free Latte Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melvados-x-prefer.md) - [Organic Powdered Hojicha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-hojicha-latte.md)