What is Matcha and why is it so good for you? Matcha is a superfood made from specially picked, premium green tea, ground to a soft, fine powder. By drinking matcha you are consuming the whole green tea leaf with all of its benefits. Energizing, detoxifying and full of antioxidants our summer matcha combines the healthy benefits of green tea with your choice of either Organic Mango or Vanilla Bean. Matcha is excellent enjoyed hot, iced, as a latte, or in the kitchen as a culinary ingredient for cooking and baking.
Iced, Latte or Hot Matcha
ICED MATCHA
• ½ teaspoon of Organic Mango Matcha or Vanilla Bean Matcha
• 2 ounces boiled pure water, cooled to 75/85C or 170/185 F
• 4 ounces additional cold pure water
• A glass filled with ice
• Optional: Fresh mango or fresh berries and a sprig of mint or basil for garnish
• Optional: Fresh lime or lemon slices
• Optional: Replace the 4 ounces of cold water with sparkling water or club soda
• Optional: Add 1-2 oz. of white spirits of choice for a delicious summer cocktail
HOW TO
• In a tea bowl or bowl suitable for whisking, add 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) of matcha
• Add 2 ounces of boiled, slightly cooled water over matcha. Using a whisk or electric frother (see tips below) whisk until incorporated and frothy
• Fill a glass or mug with ice and pour in the whisked, frothed matcha
• Sweeten if desired
• Top with 4 ounces of cold water (or sparkling water)
• Add garnishes and enjoy!
ICED MATCHA LATTE
• ½ teaspoon of Organic Mango Matcha or Vanilla Bean Matcha
• 2 ounces boiled pure water, cooled to 75/85C or 170/185 F
• 4 ounces of cold milk or plant milk of choice
• A glass filled with ice
HOW TO
• In a tea bowl or bowl suitable for whisking, add 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) of matcha
• Add 2 ounces of boiled, slightly cooled water over matcha and using a whisk or electric frother (see tips below) whisk until incorporated and frothy
• Fill a mug or glass with ice and pour in the whisked, frothed matcha
• Sweeten if desired, and top with 4 ounces of cold milk. Enjoy!
HOT MATCHA
• ½ teaspoon of Organic Mango Matcha or Vanilla Bean Matcha
• 2 ounces boiled pure water, cooled to 75/85C or 170/185 F
• 6 ounces additional hot water
(or for a hot matcha latte use 6 ounces of steamed milk/plant milk of choice)
• If desired, sweetener of choice
HOW TO
• In a tea bowl or bowl suitable for whisking, add 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) of matcha
• Add 2 ounces of boiled, slightly cooled water over matcha. Using a whisk or electric frother (see tips below) whisk until matcha is incorporated, smooth and frothy
• Pour into a cup or mug
* Top with remaining water (or steamed milk if using) sweeten if desired and enjoy!
MATCHA TIPS
• The key to making good matcha is fresh quality matcha, correct temperature (pure boiled water cooled to 75/85C or 170/185F) and technique, by using a tea bowl and bamboo whisk or electric frother
• If using a bamboo whisk, for extra frothy matcha, soak the tips of a bamboo whisk in warm water first before using. Start whisking at the bottom of the bowl in an ‘M’ shape pattern until matcha is incorporated and frothy
• The colour of your matcha drink will depend on the quality and type of green tea matcha used
• Matcha is delicious, healthy addition to morning smoothies or afternoon protein shake
