# What You’ll Need:
→ Matcha Base
01 - 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot water (approximately 175°F)
→ Milk & Sweetener
03 - 2 cups milk of choice (dairy, oat, almond, or soy)
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, adjusted to taste
→ Peppermint Flavor
05 - 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
→ Topping (Optional)
06 - Whipped cream (dairy or plant-based)
07 - Crushed peppermint candies or sprinkles
# How To Make:
01 - Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to eliminate lumps.
02 - Add the hot water to the matcha and whisk with a bamboo whisk or milk frother until smooth and frothy.
03 - Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming without boiling, then stir in maple syrup or honey and peppermint extract.
04 - Froth the milk using a frother or whisk vigorously until a foam forms.
05 - Divide the matcha mixture evenly between two mugs, then pour the hot, frothed peppermint milk over it.
06 - Optionally, top each serving with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies before serving immediately.
