# Required Ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, shaken well
02 - 1-inch fresh ginger piece, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
→ Flavor & Boosters
04 - 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha green tea powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, optional
06 - Pinch of black pepper, optional
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Combine coconut milk and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until steaming but not boiling, about 3 to 4 minutes, to infuse ginger flavor.
02 - Remove from heat and strain out the ginger slices. Return the infused coconut milk to the saucepan.
03 - Whisk matcha powder with 2 to 3 tablespoons of hot water (not boiling) in a small bowl until smooth and frothy.
04 - Whisk matcha mixture, maple syrup or honey, turmeric, black pepper, and vanilla extract into the warm coconut milk.
05 - Return the mixture to low heat, whisking until hot and frothy without boiling.
06 - Pour into mugs and serve immediately. Optionally dust with extra matcha or cinnamon.