Mince pies are a delightful and festive treat, and a staple of British Christmas time. When they appear on the supermarket shelves it’s usually the first sign that the festive season is approaching, and who can forget the precious childhood memories of putting out the mince pie & carrot for Santa on Christmas Eve.
There’s really nothing like a warm mince pie with a dollop of cream on a chilly winter’s eve, and that warming, magical feeling is exactly what our Mince Pie Matcha will remind you of. This one is a fan favourite for a reason! A beverage fit for St. Nick himself, with notes of freshly rolled pastry, spices & zest that come from the blend of festive cinnamon, ginger & cloves along with the superfood goodness of matcha powder.
Come in store to grab a warming Mince Pie Matcha Latte throughout November & December - our Tea Mixologists would love to see you! Or, if you’ve already got your hands on a tin of Mince Pie Matcha to enjoy at home, follow our step-by-step recipe to whisk up your very own gently spiced cup of matcha magic.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- 1 Perfect Matcha Spoon of Mince Pie Matcha
- 100ml 80° water
- A milk of your choice (we recommend oat milk)
- 1 pump of Sweetbird Cinnamon Syrup
- Matcha whisk (we recommend Bamboo Matcha Whisk or Handheld Milk & Matcha Frother
- Cinnamon to sprinkle on top
WHAT TO DO:
- Add your Mince Pie Matcha to a mug or cup. Add a little of the 80°C water and whisk well to get rid of any lumps. If you don’t have a fancy kettle that allows you to heat water to 80°C, just add a splash of cold water before you add the just-boiled water. The best (and the traditional way) of doing this is with a bamboo matcha whisk, or you can use a battery-powered whisk such as our Handheld Milk & Matcha Frother.
- When smooth, add water until half-full. Stir in a few drops of Sweetbird Vanilla Syrup and if you’d like.
- Next, gently heat and froth the milk in a saucepan on the hob (if you are using a Handheld Milk & Matcha Frother, you can add the milk directly to the tea and then froth for a creamier taste).
- Add the milk to the tea, stirring as you go and ensuring you get a nice big dollop of frothy milk on top. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon for a final festive flourish!
