MATCHA RECIPES

'MATCHA' is finely powdered premium green tea leaves. Unlike most green teas, which are steeped in water and then discarded, Matcha contains the whole tea leaf in a powdered form which is ingested whole.

Traditionally consumed as a tea with warm water, Matcha has lately gained popularity worldwide due to its health benefits. Matcha is very versatile and can be used in numerous ways to suit your lifestyle-  hot, cold, sweet or savory. It is a popular ingredient in smoothies, lattes, ice teas, cakes, ice cream etc.

Here are some ideas to get you started on the MATCHA journey:

INGREDIENTS:

Tea: 1/3 tsp Organic Ceremonial Matcha powder 

Water: 70-80 C, 1/3 cup 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Warm the bowl with hot water and wipe it dry.

2) Sift 1/3 tsp matcha into the bowl.

3) Add  10-15 ml of water 

Whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk in a back and forth ('W' or 'M') stroking motion until the matcha has a thick froth. A milk frother can also be used instead of a bamboo whisk.

4) Add more water (70 ml or more to your liking) and give it a quick whisk

5) Enjoy matcha straight from the bowl.

Matcha is a powdered leaf that is suspended in hot water during whisking. Enjoy matcha immediately after whisking before the particles settle to the bottom of the bowl.

MATCHA LATTE

 

INGREDIENTS:

Tea: 1tsp Organic Matcha powder

Water: 70-80 C, 1/4 cup 

Milk: 1 cup (your choice - Almond /Coconut/ Macadamia /Cow's milk)

Optional: Sweetener - Honey/ Maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Sift 1tsp matcha powder into a large cup.

2) Add water and whisk vigorously (making a W or M shape) using a bamboo whisk or small metal whisk.

3) Warm the milk (optional - use a milk frother to create a froth).

4) Add milk to the matcha cup and sweeten to taste. 

ICED MATCHA  

INGREDIENTS:

Tea: 1 tsp Organic Matcha powder 

Cold water/Milk: 1 cup 

Ice: 1 cup

Optional: Ginger/Lime/mint leaves/Maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Pour 3/4 cup of cold water/milk into a glass filled with ice cubes.

2) Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of cold water/milk in a jar or shaker

3) Add matcha powder (optional- garnish/flavours can also be added) 

4) Close the lid on the jar/shaker and shake it vigorously for 10-20 seconds.

5) Pour the mixed matcha over the iced water glass and stir.

Iced Matcha is ready! To make it even easier - put all the ingredients in a blender and give it a quick whizz!

Replace water with Lemonade or Ginger Beer for a refreshing and uplifting drink  

MATCHA & COCONUT WATER

Super quick and easy energy booster!

INGREDIENTS:

Tea: 1 tsp Organic Matcha powder

Coconut water: 1 cup (cold)

Optional: Mint leaves and lime/lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Pour coconut water in a mason jar or shaker bottle 

2) Add Matcha powder and shake it vigorously or whizz it all in a blender and its ready! 

Optional garnish with a few mint leaves and a squeeze or lemon/lime

1 cup Oats, ground into flour (quick or rolled oats)

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup Almond Meal

1 cup Medjool dates, pitted

1 tbsp Matcha powder

2 tbsp Cacao nibs or Dairy free chocolate chips

Optional: Hemp seeds and roasted muesli/nuts for rolling

1) Pit the Dates and soak them in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes

2) Drain the dates

3) Use a high-speed blender or food processor to blend the Oats into a fine powder.

4) Add Coconut, Almond meal and Matcha powder and pulse until combined

5) Add Dates to the mixture and blend to form a uniform paste 

6) Add Cacao nibs or Chocolate chips and pulse until its mixed evenly

7) Using 1 tbsp measure, scoop out the dough & roll it into balls.

(Note: it helps to have slightly wet hands for this step) 

Optional: Mix shredded coconut, hemp seeds and muesli / crushed up nuts on a plate and roll the balls in the mixture.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 tsp Matcha powder

1 Banana

1/2 cup frozen Blueberries

1 cup unsweetened Almond milk

2 tbsp yogurt

1 tsp Cacao nibs

1 tsp Collagen

1 tsp hemp seeds

1 tsp LSA 

1 tsp Maca powder

Put all the above ingredients in a high-powered blender and give it a whizz.

Super quick and easy breakfast on the go! Try different fruits and play around with the optional ingredients -mangoes / strawberries are a good choice :)