Four Ways to Master Matcha

Four Ways to Master Matcha
Matcha Tea is without a doubt enjoying its time in the spotlight, often being highlighted as one of the biggest trends of 2016, although it has been around for centuries! Its huge array of health benefits make its slightly more unusual preparation methods a little less daunting when you first swap your regular latte for one of the green variety. What are the health benefits? It contains huge quantities of antioxidants, helps boost the immune system, can detox the body, enhances calmness, can lower blood sugar and cholesterol, burns calories, and is rich in vitamins. Sounds good to us, now what do you do with it? We've put together 4 very simple recipes to drink and include matcha in food. Once you have mastered the basics, there really is no limit to what matcha can do as an ingredient! Matcha Latte The trick to preparing a cafe style matcha green tea latte is to make the tea first, then add the hot milk and foam, so ensure you have the kitchen accessories for frothing milk.
  • 1 tsp of matcha
  • 1 cup of milk (almond, soy, coconut or rice – we prefer almond)
  • Vanilla natural flavour (optional)
  • Honey or agave nectar (optional)
Directions:
  1. Sift 1tsp matcha green tea into a cup.
  2. Melt matcha by adding 4 tablespoons of hot water and stirring until matcha becomes a smooth paste.
  3. Transfer matcha tea into a cup.
  4. Pour hot milk over matcha tea.
  5. Scoop foamy milk on top.
  6. Add vanilla flavour or sweeten with honey or agave nectar.
Matcha Fruit Juice Don't be put off, this is surprisingly delicious and tastes much like a sherbet!
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup soy or almond milk
  • 1 tsp matcha
Directions:
  1. Blend ingredients together in an electric blender.
  2. Pour into a glass with or without ice.
  3. Experiment with other fruit juices like mango, apricot or pineapple.
banner_06May16_1 Matcha Latte & Matcha Fruit Juice
Matcha Fruit Smoothie Boost your daily antioxidants with matcha and assorted berries.
  • 1/4 cup blueberries, raspberries or black berries (frozen are OK)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt (we love coconut)
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • 1 tsp matcha
Directions:
  1. Blend ingredients together in an electric blender.
  2. Pour into a glass. Drink immediately.
  3. Experiment with kiwis, bananas, mangos and flavours of mint or ginger.
Matcha Chia Breakfast Pudding A simple breakfast rich in antioxidants, fiber and nutrients
  • 1 teaspoon of matcha tea
  • 1 cup of organic almond or soya milk
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • Add seasonal fruit (we love organic blueberries)walnuts or almonds.
Directions:
  1. Stir matcha powder with the honey or maple syrup until the matcha doesn’t have any clumps in it.
  2. Add the almond milk and chia seeds and stir well to combine.
  3. Soak the matcha chia pudding at least 3 hours in the refrigerator, but preferably overnight.
  4. Add more almond milk to thin out the pudding as desired and top with seasonal fruits/nuts.
banner_06May16_2 Matcha Fruit Smoothie & Matcha Chia Seed Pudding
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