Vegan Barista Whey Matcha by Vit4ever
In coffee shops, the combination of matcha and espresso is called a dirty matcha. Vegan Barista Whey Matcha puts this same idea into a shaker and adds plant-based proteins: a vegan protein coffee with fava bean protein, 7 percent real instant coffee, and matcha powder. The can contains 908 grams, enough for about 30 servings. For those who prefer their protein shake green, plant-based, and a little different. And since the base is the same as Vegan Classic, you already know the shake blends creamily.
Matcha and coffee in a glass
Matcha is finely ground green tea, and in this variant it simply appears as matcha powder on the ingredient list, alongside instant coffee. The taste is exactly what you hope for: a soft, slightly earthy green touch on a creamy coffee base. The coffee provides the roasted depth, the matcha rounds it out with something fresh and vegetal, and sucralose keeps it subtly sweet. So, those who sometimes drink a matcha latte but don't want to skip coffee no longer have to choose. Even the color reveals the blend: not a standard coffee brown, but a soft green hue that looks as good in your feed as it does in your shaker. You control the intensity of the matcha: with cold water, the shake remains light and fresh; with a creamy oat drink, it glides towards a matcha latte. Purists who ceremonially whisk their matcha will smile, but this is precisely the fast, sporty version of that ritual.
Plant-based protein from fava beans
The protein comes from a fava bean protein isolate, extracted from field beans (also known as faba beans). This isolate contains 89 percent protein and provides 24 grams of plant-based protein in a 30-gram serving, more than the whey versions in the same range. The manufacturer supplements the isolate with free amino acids for a more complete amino acid profile. More importantly for athletes: proteins contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. Additionally, proteins contribute to the maintenance of normal bones. Unlike regular Barista Whey, which is based on milk-derived whey protein, this version remains entirely plant-based: no milk, no lactose, no soy. So, no need for lactase either. For your daily total, such a serving counts significantly: those aiming for about 100 grams of protein per day cover almost a quarter with just one shake.
Caffeine from coffee, and naturally also in matcha
The label states approximately 80 mg of caffeine per serving, derived from real coffee. This is comparable to a cup of filter coffee. Good to know: green tea also naturally contains caffeine, although the manufacturer does not provide a separate value for this. So, treat this green protein coffee as you would a strong cup of coffee: perfect in the morning or early afternoon, less practical late at night. Compared to a double espresso, which quickly reaches 120 to 130 mg, a serving is rather moderate. For the same reason, the product is not intended for children, pregnant, or breastfeeding women.
Who this green shake is for
Vegan Barista Whey Matcha targets several groups at once. Vegans and people with lactose intolerance get a dairy-free protein coffee. Matcha lovers get their latte moment with up to 24 grams of extra protein, where an ordinary matcha latte provides almost no protein. And athletes tired of their umpteenth cup of coffee simply get something new in their glass. Shaken cold with water or an oat drink, the taste is best; hot is also possible, as long as you stay below sixty degrees. Added to a bowl of oatmeal or a smoothie, the powder also gives a remarkably green touch to your breakfast. Many people wonder if such a vegan protein coffee is also achievable without a shaker: with a milk frother or blender, it's just as easy, and lumps then have no chance. Thus, this vegan protein coffee is as versatile as its whey cousins, but without animal ingredients.
In short: this is the most original flavor in the Barista family. Fava bean protein, real coffee, and real matcha in a 908-gram can. If you want the same plant-based base with a pure coffee taste, opt for Vegan Barista Whey Classic. This way, you'll bring the coffee shop experience directly from your own kitchen cupboard.