I went to Japan in 2003 to teach English for a year. That year turned into 3. A big reason I stayed was the Japanese cuisine. I was eating so much healthier than in the US. And drinking healthier. One day, one of my students gifted me a package of matcha tea. That was the first time I ever tried it and I was hooked. I had no idea about any of the health benefits … [Read more...] about Health Benefits Of Matcha Green Tea Powder (18 Science-Backed Benefits)
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How To Make Matcha Tea Without Whisk (3 Alternatives)
Matcha has been enjoying a huge surge in popularity the past few years. And deservedly so. It is delicious and healthy. Plus it gives you a boost like coffee, but without the jitteriness. The only problem? Preparing it is not as easy as other types of tea. Perhaps you've seen online videos (like one I made on this page) showing how to brew matcha in the … [Read more...] about How To Make Matcha Tea Without Whisk (3 Alternatives)
Does Matcha Go Bad? (Plus What You Can Do About It)
Have you ever had bad-tasting matcha? Then you probably had matcha that went bad. Or you bought a cheap brand that used low quality tea. And sometime, cheap brands use tea that was never fresh to begin with, on top of it being low quality. That said, matcha that has gone bad is not the end of the world. Keep reading to learn how fast matcha can go bad and how you … [Read more...] about Does Matcha Go Bad? (Plus What You Can Do About It)
Differences Between Matcha And Green Tea
Aren't they the same? Matcha is a form of green tea, after all. That's true. Matcha is green tea. But not all green tea is matcha. Both matcha and regular green tea leaves come from the same plant: the Camellia Sinensis. And both are processed as green tea. But that's where the similarities end. The main differences lie in the way the tea plants are cultivated … [Read more...] about Differences Between Matcha And Green Tea
102 Matcha Green Tea Recipes That Are Healthy And Tasty
Matcha is the healthiest of all the teas, but it is unfortunately also the most difficult to prepare correctly. Luckily, it is very easy to use matcha in cooking, And matcha pairs especially well with sweet flavors, hence the abundance of desserts among the 102 recipes below. Plus, there are different ways to drink matcha, too, apart from just the traditional way. Before … [Read more...] about 102 Matcha Green Tea Recipes That Are Healthy And Tasty
Matcha McFlurry at McDonald’s
I have mentioned the green tea powder matcha a few times on this site. Since it is made up of ground tea leaves, meaning those leaves are consumed whole, it is the healthiest tea available. It is complicated to brew, however, so the easiest way for most people to enjoy green tea powder is to cook with it. That said, you can prepare matcha without a whisk or other … [Read more...] about Matcha McFlurry at McDonald’s