Matcha is a powdered green tea.   When you are drinking matcha, you are consuming the entire green tea leaf which makes it higher in antioxidants.

Authentic matcha is made from the plant Camellia sinensis. To make matcha, the plants are shaded for the last month before they get harvested. By reducing the amount of sun exposure, the process increases chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is responsible for the vibrant green color of matcha and has so many health benefits.  How gorgeous is that green?

After this process, the best leaves are picked from the plant and are steamed and air dried. Then the dried leaves are ground into a fine powder.

So many ways to use this superfood. You can use it in smoothies, lattes, baking, or dressings. However you choose to use it, you are going to love it-trust me.

Beautiful Benefits

♥ high in antioxidants

♥ boost metabolism

♥ burns fat

♥ enhances relaxation while remaining alert

♥ high in catechin

♥ detox

♥ increased mental clarity

 

How to Make the Perfect Matcha Latte

 Want the secret to the best matcha?  Use your blender to mix it up. Once I started using my magic bullet, it was a game changer. The blender is key to a smooth and creamy matcha latte.

This is the perfect drink to make if you are needing a little boost of energy and some mental clarity (hello 3 pm beverage).

 

Ingredients

•1 cup almond, soy, or coconut milk

•1 tsp honey or maple syrup

•1 tsp matcha green tea

• 1 cup hot water (not boiling)

• 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

Directions

Put all your ingredients into a blender. Blend up and enjoy!!!

 

If you are looking for more of a traditional method to prepare matcha green tea, watch this short little video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kLV-uIzr8U

Since I discovered this little trick of blending up matcha, my magic bullet has been going daily. Afternoons, I find myself looking forward to this as a treat.

Try it and let me know your thoughts.

With love,