Easy Matcha Smoothie Recipe

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I can talk so matcha about matcha. Sorry I had to do that. Guys, I’ve been drinking matcha before it was hot-cha. Okay, I’ll stop. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen me making my matcha at home and proudly posting my matcha smoothie on IG stories. 

If you are wondering what the heck matcha powder is and why so many people prefer it nowadays to other caffeinated drinks, this is the blog post for you. 

What Is Matcha Powder 

Matcha green tea powder has been around in Japan since the 17th century. It was used by Monks and Samori and is deeply rooted in the Japanese culture. Matcha is made from finely, ground up tea leaves.

Benefits of Matcha Powder

Think of all the amazing benefits that green tea has and now imagine if you were to ingest the whole green tea leaf instead of just steeping the tea bag. It is naturally full of amazing antioxidants, vitamin C, and l-theanine. 

You”ll be hearing a lot about l-theanine because it’s what gives green tea and matcha the zen, calming and focusing benefits. 

Also, it has vitamin C which helps boost collagen in your skin.  So …Antioxidants + Vitamin C + Chill, Zen Vibes from l-theanine. And foods that are rich in antioxidants help protect your skin from nasty free radicals which cause premature aging and wrinkles. 

Now, you know why we love matcha so matcha!

I rarely drink coffee anymore after discovering matcha because it isn’t as “jolty” as coffee. Plus, coffee is so acidic, whereas matcha powder is alkaline and does not hurt my stomach. 

This 4-ingredient, less than the 5-minute matcha smoothie recipe is full of antioxidants, is easy to make, and delicious. Let’s get to it! 

Related : Vegan Pina Colada Breakfast Smoothie | Cacao Superfood Smoothie

Let’s jump to my favorite smoothie recipe, shall we?

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Buying Matcha Powder

1. The most important way to ensure a good matcha experience is to start with quality powder.
2. Buy matcha powder in a tin container rather than a bag because it needs to be kept dark, and cold. 
3. And to the above point, keep your matcha powder in the fridge for optimal freshness. 

To start, I recommend that you can purchase Culinary Grade matcha used in cooking, baking and making everyday beverage blends like this smoothie.

Try: Matcha Moon Culinary Match |Eto Matcha Love

Both are affordable yet still high-quality.

But, if you want the best, get the Ceremonial Grade powder, used for Japanese tea ceremonies. It is higher-quality powder with different flavor notes based upon the region of origin. Just like how wine varies from region. But, the best matcha powder is from Japan.

Try: Matcha Love | First Harvest

Use Nut Milk 

To get the best health benefit from your matcha smoothie, use dairy-free, nut milk! Sorry, it is way healthier than cow’s milk. I’ve found that the best nut milk for a matcha smoothie is either coconut milk, hemp milk or macadamia milk.  I’m not a big fan of almond milk for this matcha smoothie. It just doesn’t go well with matcha’s umami flavor. 

So tell me, have you tried matcha smoothies? What’s your favorite recipe? Let me know in the comments below.

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