# What You Need:
→ 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 plant-based)
06 - Ice cubes
→ Protein Foam
07 - 1/4 cup cold milk of choice
08 - 1 scoop (approximately 15 grams) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, optional
→ Garnish
12 - Pinch of ground cinnamon
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy.
02 - Stir ground cinnamon and optional sweetener into the matcha mixture until dissolved.
03 - Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour in the milk.
04 - Pour the matcha-cinnamon mixture over the milk and ice, stirring gently to incorporate.
05 - In a separate bowl or shaker, mix cold milk, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and optional sweetener.
06 - Using a milk frother or whisk, whip the mixture until thick, creamy, and foamy.
07 - Spoon the protein foam generously over the iced matcha latte.
08 - Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top and serve immediately.
