Matcha Saffron Iced Latte

Saffron, cardamom, and matcha? A cozy little trio.
This iced matcha is creamy, aromatic, and gently sweet with maple syrup — layered with oat milk and infused saffron for the prettiest golden-green sip. 💛🍵

Softly spiced, refreshing, and made for a slow afternoon moment.

🌿 You’ll Need

• A pinch of saffron threads
• 3 g ceremonial matcha @matchaunion
• 60 ml warm water
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 2–3 dashes ground cardamom
• 200 ml oat milk
• Ice cubes

✨ Method

1️⃣ Infuse the saffron
Crush the saffron threads in a mortar until finely broken. Add one ice cube and let it infuse while you prepare the matcha.

2️⃣ Build the glass
Add the saffron water to your serving glass, then fill with more ice.

3️⃣ Add the milk
Pour in the oat milk over the saffron ice.

4️⃣ Whisk the matcha
Whisk the matcha with warm water, maple syrup, and cardamom until smooth and frothy.

5️⃣ Pour & enjoy
Gently pour the matcha over the milk, stir if you like, and enjoy.

☁️ Optional Tips

• Crush the saffron well to release more color and aroma
• Use creamy oat milk for the softest texture
• Add more maple syrup if you like it sweeter
• Pour slowly for a pretty layered effect
• Sprinkle a tiny pinch of cardamom on top for extra warmth

Creamy, floral, and softly spiced — this Saffron Cardamom Iced Matcha is a golden-green little pick-me-up that tastes as cozy as it looks. 💛🍵✨