Blueberry Cardamom Matcha Latte

Ingredients For Blueberry Cardamom Syrup

2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

1 cups granulated sugar

1 cups water

2t ground green cardamom

1T lemon juice

1 pinch salt

Directions

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed, and 1 pinch salt.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and mashing the blueberries a bit with a spoon, until the berries burst and the syrup thickens slightly.

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and let the cardamom continue steeping in the warm syrup.

Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle, pressing on the solids to extract all the syrup.

Ingredients For The Latte

1t First Flush Ceremonial Matcha

2.5 oz water

6 oz milk

2T Cardamom & Blueberry Syrup 

Directions

Scoop 1 teaspoon of matcha and slowly combine with 2.5oz of water at 175°F. Whisk to remove lumps and continue until bubbly & frothy.

Pour Matcha over 5-6 oz of steamed milk, add syrup and pour over ice.