Last year, I covered Sencha Naturals Matcha Latte Mixes in Allergic Living magazine (for print), but forgot to share them here! Time to rectify that situation with some details about this dreamy find.
Though I’m not a coffee drinker, I adore tea. And the idea of enjoying an indulgence that’s typically exclusive to those who a) consume dairy and b) love coffee, was simply too wonderful to pass up. Plus, each mix is made with just a handful of pure ingredients (including real spices and extracts), sweetened with coconut sugar, and enriched with coconut oil.
Tasting Notes for Sencha Naturals Matcha Latte Mixes
Sencha Naturals Matcha Latte Mixes can be enjoyed either hot or cold. It’s mighty cold out, so we went with hot in our taste-testings. With limited latte knowledge, I was expecting more of a creamy finish. Rather, each flavor had a rich and luxurious mouth-feel, but neither the appearance nor the flavor were milky in any way. Here are my flavor notes for each variety:
Original
The taste is smooth, lightly rich, and gently sweet, with subtle coconut nuances against a notable green tea backdrop. Unique, grown-up and steep in natural flavor, this is not a sugary-sweet latte, but it is on the “treat” side for those of us who thoroughly enjoy green tea.
Ingredients: coconut oil powder, organic coconut sugar, soluble fiber, organic japanese matcha, green tea extract, vanilla extract, and stevia leaf extract.
Nutrition (per 30 grams): 150 calories, 9g fat, 18g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Tropical Mango
The fruity notes overwhelmed my senses as the hot water splashed down into this powdery green tea latte mix. But after stirring, the scent mellowed and the taste was pure indulgence. This had the same sugar content as the Original, but the mango extract makes it notably sweeter and seems to bring the coconut and matcha flavors together into a harmonious and somewhat addictive blend.
Nutrition (per 30 grams): 150 calories, 9g fat, 19g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 0g protein.*
Bombay Chai
The fragrant blend of cardamom, cinnamon and fennel is notably bold and assertive in this green tea latte mix option. Though I’m a big spice fan, the flavors somehow didn’t come together for me. I think some people might love this one, but it just wasn’t cohesive enough for my tastes.
Nutrition (per 30 grams): 150 calories, 9g fat, 18g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 0g protein.*
More Facts on Sencha Naturals Matcha Latte Mixes
Price: $12.95 per 8.5-ounce bag; $39.95 per 2-pound bag; $1.95 per single serve
Availability: Sencha Naturals Matcha Latte Mixes are primarily sold in specialty shops and online. You can order them direct from the company’s website below or on Amazon.
Certifications: Sencha Naturals Matcha Latte Mixes are Certified Kosher Pareve.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Sencha Naturals Matcha Latte Mixes are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Sencha Naturals at www.senchanaturals.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
2 Comments
Wow, what a treat! It’s still rare to find dairy-free latte mixes, let alone those made with matcha instead of coffee, so I’m definitely intrigued!
I think you would LOVE this one Hannah!