This flavored coffee recipe from lifestyle blog Love and Lemons is infused with matcha and coconut ingredients. The blended beverage is infused with Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha, Aiya Matcha Zen Cafe Blend and warm coconut milk. Once mixed, the concoction by Love and Lemons is infused with hot water and a sweetener of one's choice, though it is optional.
Drawing inspiration from Asian traditions and ingredients, this matcha and coconut latte is not your average store-bought flavored coffee recipe. The drink will appeal to fans of green tea and matcha flavors and is frothy and smooth when consumed.
When blending your coffee and matcha powder, whisking is recommended in order to avoid a lumpy texture. The result will be green in hue and delicious in taste.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Matcha-infused Beverages
- Innovative matcha-infused beverage recipes like matcha coconut lattes are gaining popularity among cafes and coffee shops.
- Coconut Milk as Coffee Creamer
- Coconut milk as a dairy alternative creamer in coffee and tea is a potential market disruption for the coconut milk industry.
- Asian-inspired Ingredients
- Incorporating Asian-inspired ingredients like matcha in non-traditional products presents an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for Asian cuisine and wellness trends.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Cafes and Coffee Shops
- Cafes and coffee shops can boost their menu offerings and attract health-conscious customers with innovative matcha-infused beverages like matcha coconut lattes.
- Dairy Alternatives
- Dairy alternative brands can capitalize on the trend of using coconut milk as creamer and enhance their product range with new flavors tailored for coffee and tea consumers.
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can incorporate Asian-inspired ingredients like matcha into products outside of traditional Asian cuisine to attract a broader audience and capitalize on wellness trends.
