Banana Matcha iced Latte

Ingredients:

For the Banana Syrup:

• 5 ripe bananas (peels only)​

• 1 cup white sugar​

For the Matcha Latte:

• 2 teaspoons matcha powder​

• 2 ounces water (heated to 145°F)​

• Ice cubes​

• 6 ounces brewed coffee (optional)​

• 2 ounces milk of choice (whole, oat, almond, or soy)​

Method:

1. Prepare the Banana Syrup:

   • Place banana peels into a mason jar and add 1 cup of white sugar.​

   • Seal the jar and shake well to ensure the sugar thoroughly coats the banana peels.​

   • Refrigerate for 48 hours to allow the sugar to extract flavors from the peels.​

   • After 2 days, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to obtain the syrup.​

2. Prepare the Matcha:

   • Sift 2 teaspoons of matcha powder into a matcha bowl to remove any clumps.​

   • Add 2 ounces of 145°F water to the matcha powder.​

   • Using a bamboo whisk, whisk the mixture in an "M" motion for about 2 minutes until it becomes frothy.​

3. Assemble the Latte:

   • Fill a glass with ice cubes.​

   • Pour in the desired amount of banana syrup.​

   • Add 6 ounces of brewed coffee if using.​

   • Pour in 2 ounces of your chosen milk.​

   • Gently pour the frothy matcha over the top.​

   • Stir gently and enjoy your latte!