Great Matcha Green Tea Recipes For You

by Shubham Raheja manager

If you were to ask anyone who has tried matcha, they will tell you the same thing - they loved it! Matcha is one of those beverages that a lot of people are afraid to try. It has a very green appearance, which can make a person think they are drinking grass or a salad.

But they also get a little apprehensive when they see all the complicated ways that you can prepare this beverage. The truth is that matcha green tea is not hard to prepare in any way. We are going to look at the regular way that you can prepare matcha, along with some unique recipes that you are going to enjoy.

Matcha Green Tea Recipe -

The first thing to understand about matcha is that it is not like regular tea in its appearance. When you get matcha, it is not in its tea leaf form. The tea leaves are formed into a powder before matcha is packaged and sold. It is because of how the leaves are prepared and the fact you are supposed to consume the whole leaf - not take it out like you do with other tea.

When you get the best matcha green tea powder, you can start by boiling some water. When it gets to boiling, let it cool off for a few seconds in a cup. Then add one ounce of the water into your cup that has matcha powder in it already. When the one ounce is added, you will take your whisker and start whisking at a rapid rate. You will start to mix the water and powder, resulting in a mixture forming. It will have some foam at the top, which shows that you did a good job.

Now that you have your matcha thoroughly combined and foam at the top, you will add the rest of your water. You can fill up a regular 8 or 9 ounce tea cup, while you can even add some ice and lukewarm water if you want to drink the matcha cold. It is so easy to prepare in this way.

While you are encouraged to get a bamboo whisk and other gear that will help you prepare matcha, you can start by using what is at your home. It is always best to try matcha a few times and see if it will be a regular part of your routine. Then you can make a decision about whether you want to get the extra gear that will let you have an authentic experience while you are drinking it.

Fun Matcha Recipes:

1. Matcha Latte

Did you know that you can make a matcha latte? While it is not what we recommend if you are on a diet, you can enjoy it if you do not need to worry about your weight. And it is so easy to prepare!

All you need to do is use the regular process for preparing matcha. But when you add the rest of your boiling or room temperature water, you will add milk on top instead. You can even froth your milk for the authentic experience. Think of your matcha powder and one ounce water mixture as the same thing as an espresso shot.

2. Green Tea Cookies

Did you know that if you take a regular sugar cookie mixture, you can add matcha powder into the batter and get some delicious green tea cookies. You will get the health benefits of matcha for your kids, while you can let them enjoy a sugary treat as well. If you want to go all out, you can even add a few chocolate chips or small nut pieces into the mix. Your kids will never go back to regular cookies after this experience!

3. Matcha Smoothie

We already prepared matcha using the regular method that we talked about above. Now we have that one ounce water and matcha powder mixture that is totally combined. You can add this mixture into your daily smoothie, whether it is a fruit and/or vegetable smoothie. It adds a great, natural flavor, while it is also going to give you that calming energy boost that you may need in the morning or afternoon.

4. Matcha Cakes

If you are the type of person who loves to bake, you may want to go ahead and try to make a type of matcha cake. You have so many options in this area, but we would recommend that you stick to the simpler cake recipes. If you have a recipe for sponge cake that you love, you can add matcha powder to give it a unique appearance and flavor. While you could add matcha powder to richer and more decadent cakes, we think that it would just get lost in the shuffle and not have a huge impact on the flavor in those instances.