Matcha Madness

Matcha Madness

Like most tea lovers out there, we drink tea as a clean energy alternative to coffee. What about matcha? For some, the earthy grass-like flavor in matcha can be overwhelming, but not to worry! Luckily, there are plenty of options out there that can turn matcha into a delightful drink that anyone can learn to appreciate. This magical powder is packed with antioxidants and caffeine that has a slow burn with no crash, unlike its ground bean counterpart. Not sure where to start? Below are a few tasty recipes to get you going.

 

                                                                                                                      

 


Matcha Latte

You need:

  • 3/4 of a teaspoon of Matcha (or 2 ¾ tsp of Sweetened Matcha)
  • 1 oz of near boiling water (180-195 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • 6 oz of your favorite milk
  • 1-2 tbsp of honey

How to make it:

  • Heat and froth 6 oz of your milk of choice
  • Add Matcha and honey to 1oz of hot water and whisk or froth for 1 min
  • Combine Matcha shot and frothed milk
  • Transfer your latte to your serving glass and enjoy!

We also have a video showing how to make this Matcha Latte!

  

 

                                                                                                                      

 

 

 

Matcha Lemonade

You need:

  • 3/4 of a teaspoon of Matcha
  • 1 oz of near boiling water (180-195 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Your favorite lemonade
  • Ice

 

How to make it:

  • Add Matcha to 1oz of hot water and froth for 1-2 min
  • Fill a 16 oz glass with ice
  • Add lemonade to glass with enough room for 1 oz of liquid
  • Top off your lemonade with the shot of Matcha and enjoy the cascading green show! Stir to thoroughly incorporate before drinking.

     

                                                                                                                          

     

Matcha Soda

You need:

  • 3/4 of a teaspoon of Matcha (or 2 ¾ tsp of Sweetened Matcha)
  • 1-2 tbsp of Sugar (depending on your sweetness preference)
  • 1 oz of near boiling water (180-195 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Sparkling Water
  • Ice

    How to make it:

    • Add 3/4 of a teaspoon of Matcha and 1-2 tbsp of sugar (or 2 ¾ tsp of Sweetened Matchato 1oz of hot water 
    • Froth for 1-2 min
    • Fill a 16 oz glass with ice
    • Add sparkling water to glass with enough room for 2 oz of liquid
    • Top off your glass with the shot of Matcha. Stir and serve!