Matcha green tea! That’s all the tea world is buzzing about these days. On this page, you’ll find useful posts that I’ve written about the trendy green stuff.
What is Matcha Green Tea?
Matcha is a powder made from green tea leaves that are shade-grown. The good stuff only comes from Japan! It’s often touted for its health benefits because it has high levels of antioxidants as well as caffeine and L-theanine.
- Meet the Tea: Matcha
- 5 Things You Should Know About Matcha
- Does Matcha Go Bad?
- Clearing Up the Myth of Matcha and Metal
How to Make It
Unlike most teas, matcha is whisked rather than brewed. It does not dissolve in water so you might need some tools to make it. A lot of people find this part intimidating but it’s a piece of cake once you get the hang of it. You can improvise with items you already have but I highly recommend getting yourself a high-quality bamboo whisk.
- How to Get Started Making Matcha at Home
- How to Make Matcha
- An Introduction to Matcha Tools
- How to Care for Your Matcha Whisk
- 4 Ways to Make Matcha Without a Whisk
- Making Matcha with the Sharp Tea-Ceré
- How to Make Matcha Taste Better
- Making Matcha: Usucha vs Koicha
Get Nerdy with Your Matcha
Just as with other kinds of tea, matcha green tea offers a world of complexity to explore. The cultivar, harvest season, and region all affect the taste of the tea.
Recipes
Matcha green tea is easy to incorporate into any recipe because it is a powder. I really love the balance that it gives to desserts. Just remember that some green tea powder can go a long way. I also recommend using culinary grade matcha rather than ceremonial grade.
- Homemade Matcha Whipped Cream
- Matcha Popcorn
- Matcha Yogurt Dipped Strawberries
- 2 Layer Matcha with Watermelon Juice
- Matcha Sakura Sugar Cookies
Other Uses for Matcha
Matcha isn’t just for drinking. You will find it in everything from beverages to beauty products. These are some ways that you can use it at home.
Where to Find It
Good tea can be hard to find, especially when it comes to matcha. It is important to buy from a supplier that you trust. These are some of my favorite companies (in alphabetical order).
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