#matcha brewing

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Matcha Latte.

Matcha latte is fairly easy to make. Below are some basic steps to a nice cafe quality Matcha latte.

Steps:

Put about 1/2 teaspoonmatcha in a mug or glass

Add sweetener to taste

Heat or steam the Milk or Soy Milk

Add milk slowly while whisking/stirring the tea at the same time.

Can also add whip cream on top and sprinkle some chocolate powder.

Enjoy!! 

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Matcha Green Tea and Oatmeal

Want a delicious and healthy breakfast to start your day? This nutrient packed Matcha green tea and oatmeal breakfast should get you charged up for the day.

Pictured above is a freshly made Matcha Oatmeal with almond milk, pine nuts, almond pieces and sweet red beans.  It is delicious, packed full of nutrients and energizing.

It is very easy to prepare. First, make an oatmeal like you normally would. We put in almond milk just because we like how it tastes. Alternatively, you can use regular milk, coconut milk  or rice milk.

Second, whisk 1 teaspoon of Matcha with 1-2 ounces of water to make a thick/dense matcha green tea and add it to the oatmeal. 

Finally, put some nuts, and/or fruits according to your preference. We like to use pine nuts , cut up almonds and sweet red beans.

Enjoy! 

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How To Brew Matcha

Traditional Matcha Brewing

Prepare tea bowls by warming them with boiled water.

Prepare your Matcha whisk by soaking the tip in the boiled water in one of the bowls for about 10 seconds.

Pour the water out and dry the bowl with a paper towel.

Using your tea spoon, according to taste, add 1-2 teaspoons of Matcha to each bowl.

Pour 1/3 of a cup of your hot water into each bowl.

In a slow "m' motion, submerge any loose bits of Matcha that may be floating on the surface of the tea.

Whisk the tea more briskly in a back and forth motion until the surface of the Matcha becomes frothy.

Consume immediately.

Mondern/Simple Matcha Brewing

Add 1 teaspoon of Matcha to a bowl.

Put a few drops of hot water into bowl and use a whisk to whisk the Matcha into a paste.

Pour6 to 8 oz. ofhot water (160-180F) into bowl. Then in a slow "m' motion, submerge any loose bits of Matcha that may be floating on the surface of the tea.

Whisk the tea more briskly in a back and forth or circular motion until the surface of the Matcha becomes frothy.

Consume immediately.

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Matcha The Super Food.

Matcha is rich in antioxidants, fiber, amino acids, vitamins, carotenes and many other nutrients. It is delicious and nutritious. Add this superfood to your diet and enjoy all the great benefits. Matcha is  very versatile and easy to use. Whisk it up for enjoyment, mix it with drinks, smoothies, or shakes. Cook with it, baking with it, and just be creative with this wonderful ingridient. 

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Banana Matcha Green Tea Smoothie.

Matcha is not only an energy booster. It is also packed with nutrients such as antioxidants, amino acids, dietary fiber, carotene, and vitamins. Adding Matcha to smoothies is a delicious and easy way to introduce this superfood into our diet. 

The Banana Matcha Smoothie recipe is very simple. It takes less than 5 minutes to make. It calls for a few basic ingredients. We use 2 bananas, 1 teaspoon of Matcha, half an orange, and half an avocado. Milk or yogurt is optional. Additionally, we can also add other fruits and veggies such berries, mango, celery, and so on. 

We also posted a video on the Banana Matcha Smoothie below. Enjoy!

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Electric Matcha Whisk

This electric Matcha whisk is made of food grade 18/8 Stainless steel and food grade rubber. It is operated by an electric motor (AAA batteries not included). With the proper tools, Matcha making is easy.

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Matcha Bowl

This is an 8 oz. ceramic Matcha Bowl. The wide opening is perfect for Matcha whisking.