I recently discovered matcha green tea powder and it is awesome! There is no brewing, there is no waiting and if you do it just like I show below, it is a completely natural instant way to get some energy. I have been drinking this throughout the day or right before I go for a run and I can tell a major difference as compared to when I drink coffee. I don't feel jittery and cracked out of my mind. You coffee drinkers know what I am talking about. I feel alert, focused and have a ton of energy to do whatever I need to do.
The benefits of matcha green tea powder:
- Boosts metabolism and burns calories.
- Does not raise insulin levels. Being a type 1 diabetic I love this since coffee sometimes spikes my blood sugar for no reason at all.
- Fights against viruses and bacteria.
- Enhances mood.
- Has more antioxidants than blueberries or pomegranates.
- Provides potent cancer fighting properties.
- Helps to safely cleanse and detoxify the body.
- I have personally noticed that it helps curb those annoying afternoon snack cravings.
- Does not raise blood pressure or heart rate.
- An empty reusable water bottle. *I used a glass bottle so you can actually see the green tea, but I usually put mine in a BPA free water bottle that I bring with me everywhere.
- Matcha green tea powder. You can find this at most health food stores, specialty Asian markets and online here.
- Liquid stevia. Optional but I think it makes it taste amazing.
- Fill your water bottle up to almost the very top.
- Add 1/4 tsp of matcha powder for every 8-20 ounces of water. Add a few drops of liquid stevia.
- Put the lid on and shake shake shake until everything has dissolved. That's it!
- Enjoy :)
49 comments:
Can not wait to try! I had no idea about all those benefits.
thanks for the great idea! i should probably start drinking this instead of two cups of coffee every morning...
I used to live in Japan, and matcha powder was the standard drink at conveyer belt sushi joints (sushi-go-rounds, as we called them). You'd grab a mug from one of the conveyers, then make your own tea with a small hot water tap and box of powder at each place setting along the bar seating. The matcha was free and the sushi was cheap! I miss those days!
Mmm this looks god, and provides energy? That is exactly what I need when I come home from work before I start my workout! Lately I have just been grabbing a coffee, but I will have to hunt this down. What is the flavor comparable to if any?
I need to check this out after the baby comes! I drink a cup of coffee a couple times a week but it definitely spikes my blood sugar and will sometimes leave me shaky and starving for the rest of the day. Too bad it tastes so dang good.
mmmmmm.... it's green! lol. i'm always skeptical, but you make this sound AWESOME!!! need. to. try.
Danielle- it tastes similar to bagged green tea but a thousand times smoother and not bitter and all like green tea can sometimes be. And with the added stevia it reminds me of how green tea ice cream tastes.
I really want to try this! By the way I made your parsnip fries and apple chips! Yummmm! I shared with my family. I also am going to post pics on my blog!
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i am getting some of this asap! yay!
Love this! Wish it wasn't so expensive!
Seems just perfect and something I will certainly need when I have 2 kids! Eeek!
i will be trying this!
I'm guessing this is okay to drink while breast feeding. I have to try this for sure. Thanks for sharing :)
Wow, I am so excited to try this!! Do you have a couple of brands that you recommend?
Thanks!
Kerry
Can you use this tea poweder to make Kombucha?
I'd love to know, also if you can use it to make Kombucha.
I am also thinking, I'd prefer to use another sweetner besides Stevia. Any suggestions?
Thanks!!!
Yes you can use Matcha powder to make kombucha. As far as other sweeteners, it is best to use something that dissolves quickly, which is why I like liquid stevia. If you experiment with something else let me know how it goes!
Kerry- The one I show in the picture is really delicious and smooth! I buy it from my local Asian market but you can also find it here: http://www.maeda-en.com/store/productlist.php?teatype_id=07
How about using honey for sweetner? I'm thinking of getting this for my mother and trying to stay away from refined sugar which is all that we have.
I just found your site. I will be trying the energy drink for sure and I love your DIY skin care tips, will be trying some of them as well.
Thanks for all the great recipes and tips.
I'm not sure how well honey would mix up since this beverage is room temp or cold. If you are looking to keep the calories and carbohydrates low, I would stick with liquid Stevia, which dissolves instantly too.
Hi Lindsay,
I just bought the stuff that was listed in this post and I was wondering how many you are allowed or able to drink a day? Are there any limits? Also I am trying to stop drinking coffee too and rather drink this stuff. Thanks so much. Have a great weekend :-D
would the powdered stevia work the same?
As to much you should drink that really depends on personal preference and how much caffeine you wish to consume. Everyone's tolerance is different so start with one drink as listed above and see how you feel and go from there. Hope that helps! As far as switching from coffee to Matcha--that's an excellent decision! Matcha has so many more health benefits and like I said it doesn't crack you out like coffee :)
Neek- powdered Stevia should be fine to use.
Thank you Lindsay for getting back to me about the amount you can drink. I appreciate you taking the tie to get back to me, as i know how busy you are with 2 little ones ( I have an almost 3 year old and an almost 7 month old). Take care pretty momma.
I just found they have liquid stevia in various flavors is it okay to use them also to change the taste.
Any flavored Stevia is fine.
I received the tea yesterday, immediately made it, and loved it! I am not really a stevia fan, so I used a bit of honey...took a while for the honey to dissolve since this is cold, but it was wonderful. Drinking some now with ice cubes & no sweetener, and it is still amazing. Thanks for the information!
I just ordered this but could not find any information listed about the ingredients. Is it just matcha green tea powder or does it have anything else in it?
Denise- the only ingredient listed should be 100% pure matcha green tea powder.
Thank you so much for sharing this!! I added lemon to mine and its fantastic and gets me thru that 3 o clock lag!! Love your blog!
LOVE Matcha! I am going to try this drink out today! Got a long day of watching dance and gymnastics(: I normally drink it hot, but this sounds refreshing. I get my matcha from
www.GotMatcha.com can be a little expensive. Great quality! Organic.
This is fantastic. Your blog was a great find, so thank you.
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Thank you for this post! I just emailed the link to a couple friends at work who were just talking about needing alternatives for soda and coffee.
Matcha is also delicious made into a latte with hemp milk. I can't drink coffee (or dairy) anymore, but matcha hemp lattes are so good!
add some lemon juice and ginger powder... sooooo good!
add some lemon juice and ginger powder... sooooo good!
Has anyone tried this blended in blender with fruits or greens?
I have made this with warm water, so the honey dissolves and then added ice to make it cold
For the one's wanting to use honey. Couldn't you heat it ever so slightly til the honey dissolved, then ice it afterwards? Just a suggestion. Haven't tried it yet.
is there a way to grow this Matcha Green Tea?
I don't like Stevia. Without going into detail and causing arguments, I'll just say that most stevia in the US is highly processed and is nothing close to the actual plant it comes from.
Aside from that. I mix 1/4 tsp organic matcha tea in 6ozs of juice with 1/4 tsp each of spirulina and chlorella along with 1 TBSP of black cherry powder and 2-3 drops of iodine. This is wonderful for someone who has fibromyalgia or other inflammatory diseases.
How about ginger syrup? Keep that oriental vibe going!
can you use this breastfeeding?
I try and drink this at least once a day but I add a cap full of organic apple cider vinegar for a little tang, it's so refreshing and so delish!
Be careful of Stevia as it can affect sleep patterns, I used it as an alternate to sugar in my 5 cups of tea a day and was awake but not tired for around 20 hours a day. Stopped using this natural sweetner and my sleep pattern return.
Just made this with lemon and it's like a matcha-lemonade!! Also, I used the vanilla nunaturals stevia and it tastes great with this. SO easy and SO good! Thank you!
I grow my own stevia plant and dry the leaves out so when i need some extra sweetness.. i just blend the dried leaves and have my own natural stevia green powder! great blog thanks!
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