In the past few years matcha has been growing in popularity. Traditionally consumed in East Asia, matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. The slightly bitter tea is definitely an acquired taste. Here is everything you need to know about matcha/
Health benefits-
High in antioxidants: Antioxidants found in matcha are concentrated, which may lessen cell damage and stop chronic disease.
Boosts brain function:Matcha has been demonstrated to enhance focus, memory, and response time. Additionally, it contains L-theanine and caffeine, which can enhance several aspects of brain function.
Helps with weight lose:According to some research, green tea extract can boost metabolism and fat-burning, both of which may help with weight loss.
Recipes-
Apart from your regular matcha latte you can also use matcha to make other delicious recipes.
-Matcha cake
-Matcha ice cream
-Matcha cupcake
-Matcha energy bites
-Matcha cookies
Iced Matcha Latte Recipe:
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons matcha powder
1 to 2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup warm water
Ice
Milk of choice (I used almond milk)
Steps:
You pour a few tablespoons of hot water to a measuring cup with a few teaspoons of matcha powder.
Pour in the remaining water and whisk some more once the matcha has completely dissolved. Put it in the refrigerator or freezer to chill for around 15 minutes.
After the matcha has cooled, fill a glass with an extreme amount of ice. After that, add a little simple syrup to the glass before adding the milk of your choice. Pour the matcha in last.
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