If you’re a green tea fan, you’ll love this iced matcha latte. Matcha is a specially grown and processed form of green tea that’s finely ground into a powder. During growth the plant produces theanine and caffeine. This particular combination produces a calming energy. Versus the nervousness we get from straight caffeine.
Because it’s a powder, it’s not generally found in a tea bag. We dissolve it in water to consume it. I personally like the flavor better than straight up green tea. It’s not as bitter. And green tea gives me a belly ache if I have it on an empty stomach. I’ve noticed matcha doesn’t do that.
In traditional Japanese and Chinese culture drinking it as a hot tea embodies a meditative spiritual ceremony as well.
Other health benefits of matcha:
- Extremely high in antioxidants
- Increases energy level
- lowers cholesteral
- detoxifies
- enhances concentration
- improves skin
- stimulates metabolism
I’m sold! I’ve officially switched from green tea to matcha.
Scroll down to a great recipe for a quick iced matcha latte!
xo-Megan
| Prep Time | 2 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
- 4-5 ice cubes
Ingredients
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- Put first 5 ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour in a cute glass with ice cubes and enjoy!