# What You'll Need:
→ Matcha Base
01 - 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
02 - 1/4 cup hot (approximately 175°F) water
→ 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 It:
01 - Sift matcha powder into a small bowl to remove any lumps.
02 - Add hot water to the matcha and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or milk frother until smooth and frothy.
03 - Warm milk over medium-low heat in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling; stir in maple syrup or honey along with peppermint extract.
04 - Froth the milk using a frother or whisk vigorously until a foamy texture develops.
05 - Divide the matcha mixture evenly into two mugs and pour the hot, frothed peppermint milk over it.
06 - Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top; serve immediately.
