From the coffee-loving hipsters to the wellness enthusiasts,
it seems that everyone is Jumping on the colourful latte trend. Here, we
investigate the nutritional benefits of these vibrant drinks and offer some
latte recipes to teach you how to make latte at home. Latte color and red
velvet Latte, Golden Latte, and many more latte rainbow color latte revealed in
this article. #matcha #latte #homemade #coffee #pink #Latte #heart
If you're a foodie or love Instagram wellness accounts,
you've probably seen images of bright, beautifully coloured tart., ranging from
green, blue and yellow to pink and even black. Thse are the 'rainbow lattes'.
While food dyes were first used to create shades, the health scene has turned
them into superfood drinks using natural powders instead. Unlike ordinary lattes,
where contrasting colours of milk and coffee are used, rainbow lattes usually
don't contain caffeine and use turmeric, beetroot, green algae, matcha tea and
even charcoal to add colour and the nutritional benefits that come along with
them.
One you're probably very familiar with is a matcha latte,
which is simply matcha green tea powder blended with frothy almond or coconut
milk and maybe a generous sprinkle of cinnamon. A better alternative to your
morning cup of coffee, it will give you a boost of energy that will be slowly
released throughout the morning without causing the sudden rise and then crash
of normal caffeine. And it contains L-theanine, an amino acid that stimulates
calmness without drowsiness and can balance out the caffeine content. Plus it
aids the increase of concentration - perfect before an exam!
Green tea is known to be rich in antioxidants, which are
even more concentrated in matcha. One especially epigallocatechin gallon (EGCG),
supports skin health by reducing inflammation and free radicals that accelerate
skin ageing. You can enjoy your lane and glow from the inside out.
THE GREEN OPTION
If you've seen pictures of green 'arms that look a bit darker, almost a deep
blue-green colour, they're probably made with spirulina and chlorella that have
been mixed with nut milk and often the addition of spices and touch of natural
sweetener. It's the perfect way to have a dose of greens if you're not a fan of
vegetables or don't like the taste of green superfoods by themselves.
Spirulina and chlorella are a powerhouse of essential
nutrients such as vitamins, trace minerals, iron, essential fatty acids and
plant-based protein thanks to a high chlorophyll content. Spirulina is rich in
easily digestible amino acids and powerful antioxidants that protect cells from
damage, such as phycocyanin and bee-carotene. It also stimulates the immune
system.
Chlorella is another concentrated chlorophyll source that is great at pulling
toxins from our tissues and helps eliminate them, as well as facilitating the
removal of heavy metals. An additional beautiful rainbow lane made from algae
is blue lane. It will definitely be loved by kids too, as it looks like it came
straight from the world of Smurfs! It's created using the E3 Live Blue Majik
algae powder to give your lane the prettiest shade of blue. Perfect paired with
coconut milk, vanilla and ginger If like drinking a magic potion! Just like
spirulina and chlorella, Blue Majik is very nutrient dense, filled with vitamin
B12, minerals, enzymes and compounds that have strong antioxidants and
anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit our cells' integrity and the
health of our tissues and brain. One of them is C-phycocyanin, a type of
storage protein rich in amino acids that gives these algae its bright blue
colour Nature is magic.
Another lane that seems to have come straight out of a
fairytale is the beetroot lane with its vivid pink colour. Delicious mixed with
ginger or with the addition of rose oil and a sprinkle of edible flower petals
on top. Beetroots are another good source of antioxidants such as vitamin C, manganese,
and betalains, which give these vegetables their deep red colour. All these
compounds can support the lowering of systemic inflammation in the body caused
by internal or external stressors in our everyday lives and reduce oxidation.
Plus, betalains can support liver detoxification phase two, where toxins are
made water soluble so they can be then excreted from the body.
Sometimes, pink lattes will be made from pitaya, or dragon
fruit, which is a delicious fruit of a cactus plant grown in Central and South America
and South East Asia. The frozen pulp can be used in smoothie bowls, while the
dried pulp powder can be whisked into warm nut milk to create a bright pink
drink.
GOLDEN MILK
You may also have tried golden milks or turmeric lattes, where turmeric powder
is mixed with black pepper, spices, maybe coconut oil, and added to frothy
plant-based milks. I personally love adding cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and
vanilla and pair the turmeric paste with coconut milk — heavenly!
Golden milk comes from the Ayurvedic tradition, where
turmeric has long been used to support a healthy inflammatory response. This
spice contains special compounds that can actually block inflammatory responses
in the body and act as anti-inflammatory drugs.
Now, you may not be able to get all these powerful effects
from a teaspoon of the powder,but you can still sip on a warm mug a day to
enjoy some of its benefits. In India, this comforting drink is used at bedtime
for its soothing effect on the digestive and nervous system.
If you're not a lover of bright colours, there is still a
rainbow latte just for you — charcoal latte. Made with the addition of
activated charcoal powder, it gives the drink a grey and black hue. You can
pair it with any dairy-free milk of choice, but make sure to use only a tiny amount
of the powder so that the lam can still have a pleasant taste. Also, mix in a
pinch of vanilla and a touch of sweetener.
Activated charcoal tends to be used in gastrointestinal
issues such as bloating, indigestion and irritable bowel, as it can reduce
tension and discomfort while binding to toxins, helping to eliminate them. The
tiny amount in the lams will unlikely have any major effects on your health, though,
but it will still be nice to sip on a black magic potion!
Whether you order your latte at a cafe or make your own, for
best results and a true 'lane-like' texture, choose a milk that froths well.
Coconut, almond and cashew are all good options.
If you want to try green lanes, start by adding half a
teaspoon of green powder and see how you like the taste, adjusting with more
milk, sweetener or spices. Spices are great in rainbow lattes and complement
the different powders, so experiment with unique combinations. If you want your
rainbow mug extra fluffy, use a handheld milk frother or, if you have a
blender, blend the drink for a hole while — it incorporates air and becomes
nice and frothy.
