Matcha- which one you should buy & a matcha recipe

I am a believer in a higher grade matcha. There is a very big difference between the different matcha brands and grades. The ceremonial grade is amazing- the taste is phenomenal and it has a better “mental high” and a higher l-theanine content so better for sleep. This one is great JAS

If you have culinary grade matcha you can use it in lattes and smoothies and tonics but I do not recommend using it on its own because most brands taste subpar. In a herbal concoction, it can be a good tea option. This is a good middle-grade Japanese matcha.

Just recently I purchased a new one which is Premium Grade- that is in between ceremonial and culinary grade and I love it!!!! It is crisp and green and delicious-  SENCHA MATCHA 

Watch this before you decide which matcha to buy and where you gonna drink it. Really important to know if the leaves are effected by Fukushima radiation.

VEGAN MATCHA LATTE

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 tsp matcha powder 

• 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or stevia to taste // more or less to preference + depending on sweetness of macadamia and coconut milk)

• 1 Tbsp hot water

• 3/4 cup light coconut milk 

• 3/4 cup macadamia nut milk  (or other type of milk)

• 1/4 tsp maca root powder 

Instructions

1. Add matcha powder to your serving mug along with sweetener of choice and hot water. (If adding add-ins like maca,  add at this time.)
2. Whisk with a bamboo whisk or a metal whisk until completely dissolved. If you don’t have a bamboo whisk, you can use a spoon or a metal whisk or even blend the latte in a blender. Bamboo whisks are gentle on the matcha and also help it dissolve more completely. So if you like matcha, I recommend investing! Otherwise, use what you have.
3. Once the matcha is completely dissolved, heat* your coconut and macadamia milk (or other dairy-free milk). you can heat in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot and steamy.
4. Pour dairy-free milk into your mug. Taste and add more sweetener if needed. I found that, when I used the macadamia nut milk, I only needed a bit of maple syrup or stevia to sweeten. Enjoy immediately.

Bon appetit 🤍

Aviv

Related:

For  a morning Acai Bowl the way I like it, check this post: https://mynameisaviv.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-morning-acai-bowl.html

For a recipe of an amazing  easy Chia seed pudding, check this post: https://mynameisaviv.blogspot.com/2019/12/eeast-chia-seed-pudding-recipe.html

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