Starbuck’s Inspired Spring / Summer Lion’s Mane Matcha Latte with Lavender Foam – a Healthier Mushroom Matcha Latte with Lion’s Mane

Looking for a refreshing and energising drink that’s as pretty as it is powerful? Meet your new favourite summer sip: the Lion’s Mane Matcha Latte with Lavender Foam – a calming yet brain-boosting twist on the Starbucks spring flavour.

Made with @betterfoodmood Mushroom Matcha with has earthy matcha, functional Lion’s Mane mushroom powder, and a dreamy lavender-blueberry foam, this latte is the perfect iced wellness drink for spring and summer.

🧠 Why should you have Matcha with Lion’s Mane?

Lion’s Mane mushroom is a nootropic adaptogen loved for its potential to:

• Support cognitive function and memory
• Boost focus and mental clarity
• Reduce brain fog and stress
• Promote long-term brain health

It pairs beautifully with matcha green tea, which is rich in L-theanine and antioxidants – delivering calm, clean energy without the crash. Our Mushroom Matcha is also fortified with ashwagandha and moringa for that extra clarity and energy boost.

💜 Lavender Foam = Calm in a Cup

The subtle floral notes of lavender not only make this latte taste and smell amazing, they also:

• Help calm the nervous system
• Support mood and relaxation
• Add a luxurious café-style feel at home

The lavender foam is made using plant milk, blueberries for the natural lilac colour, sweetener and our lavender tea for that aromatic finish.

🍵 Healthier Mushroom Matcha Latte Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1/2 tsp @betterfoodmood Mushroom Matcha powder which has lion’s mane mushroom powder in it
• Lavender tea made from our Lavender buds tea
• Hot water
• Oat Milk
• Lavender Ice
• Optional sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
• Blueberries

✨ How to Make It:

Matcha:

1. Prepare lavender tea from our lavender buds tea. Use some to make lavender ice-cubes.
2. Prepare some more lavender tea and Whisk our mushroom matcha powder in this hot tea for the lavender flavour. Also add sweetener and stir.
3. In a tall glass, add ice, oat milk and the lavender infused matcha.
4. Blend oat milk, a handful of blueberries, sweetener and some lavender tea in a blender. Use a hand frother to whisk this and make foamy.
5. Top your latte with the dreamy lavender foam.
6. Sip and enjoy your brain-boosting, calming summer matcha latte!

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Lion’s Mane Matcha Latte:

• Vegan & refined sugar free
• Great for focus + calm
• Instagram-worthy green & purple aesthetic
• Healthier than store-bought lattes
• Easy to make at home

Click to view a short video to show how I made this spring starbucks inspired matcha latte.