Instant Green Tea Latte
Instant Green Tea Latte is a convenient powdered beverage that blends matcha (finely ground green tea) with milk powder and sweeteners. Originating from Japan, it offers the traditional flavors of a matcha latte without the need for whisking or brewing. It's designed for quick preparation by simply adding hot water.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is typically high in carbohydrates from added sugars and milk powder, with a moderate amount of fat from the dairy component. It provides a quick source of energy, along with some calcium and antioxidants from the green tea.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 40 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
Per 1 packet mixed with 200 ml hot water (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the modern adaptation of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony into a fast-paced, global lifestyle. Nutritionally, it retains some of the beneficial catechins (antioxidants) from matcha, though often in smaller quantities than a freshly prepared version.
