# Components:
→ Matcha Base
01 - 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water (about 175°F, not boiling)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
05 - 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
06 - Ice cubes as needed
→ Protein Foam
07 - 1/4 cup cold milk of choice
08 - 1 scoop (about 15 g) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy.
02 - Stir in ground cinnamon and maple syrup or honey until dissolved.
03 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in milk.
04 - Pour matcha-cinnamon mixture over milk and ice; stir gently to blend.
05 - Combine cold milk, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener in a bowl or shaker.
06 - Use a milk frother or whisk to whip mixture into thick, creamy foam.
07 - Spoon protein foam over the iced matcha latte generously.
08 - Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
