Enjoy the many ways to make matcha. You’ve heard matcha is good for you, that it will prevent disease and cancer, and make you feel great. This is all true, but there is a learning curve when it comes to preparing your matcha. Better prep = better flavor = more reasons to enjoy it. Good matcha is half the battle. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place! There’s a lot of matcha out there, and it’s not all grown, manufactured, or stored with the same level of care—which difference you will taste. Matcha tea is a sensitive product, and proper storage and care is important for maintaining quality.
Find the Matcha Drink for You
There are many ways to make and enjoy matcha. Finding the method that helps you drink the most is the fun part. The drink you like, and the one you’ll drink most often, is the best matcha for you!
Matcha Latte
Adding milk to beverages, like tea and coffee, makes the very popular latte! We add 2g of matcha, 2 ounces of half and half (or a dairy free milk), a splash of honey, and about 6 ounces water for our matcha lattes. Our matcha lattes are around 8 ounces. You can make this drink with hot or cold water. It’s a cup of creamy goodness with a boost of energy.
The Basic Matcha
The style of matcha used in the Japanese tea ceremony is matcha in its cleanest form. The Japanese have perfected this drink to a ritual embedded in their culture. People can spend a lifetime fine-tuning the Japanese tea ceremony. At its heart, you need around 2g of matcha, water around 185 degrees, a bowl, and a bamboo whisk. Improvise if you don’t have a whisk, but remember, the whisking brings a creamy froth to this drink, enhancing the flavor experience.
The Matcha Palmer
This green tea take on an Arnold Palmer will make your tongue tingle. Simply add 2-4g of matcha and around 20 ounces of cold water, whisk so there are no matcha clumps, and finally add about 14 ounces of lemonade. For a 16 ounce drink, you’ll want 2/3 matcha to 1/3 lemonade. Adjust to your liking. This Matcha Palmer makes summer taste good!
Matcha Chai
Yes, you can add spices and cream to your matcha! Folks love it. If you are familiar with our House Chai Mix (a powder blend mixed with sweetened condensed milk), simply add the amount that works for you. Stir and enjoy.
Add Matcha to Smoothies, Water Bottles, and Baked Goods
You can ingest more matcha by adding it to your smoothies. Start with small amounts and adjust to your liking. You can also drink more matcha by adding a small amount to your water bottle; again, add the amount that tastes the best for you. You’ll need to experiment, but this is a quick and easy way to get your daily matcha. Lastly, add small amounts to your baked goods. Expect it to turn your muffin green!
Drink More Matcha!
Make these ideas your own, and enjoy the many ways to make matcha. If your goal is to get more matcha in your life, we hope this inspires you in the right direction!
Written by Heather Kreilick
Enjoy the many ways to make matcha. You’ve heard matcha is good for you, that it will prevent disease and cancer, and make you feel great. This is all true, but there is a learning curve when it comes to preparing your matcha. Better prep = better flavor = more reasons to enjoy it. Good matcha is half the battle. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place! There’s a lot of matcha out there, and it’s not all grown, manufactured, or stored with the same level of care—which difference you will taste. Matcha tea is a sensitive product, and proper storage and care is important for maintaining quality.
Find the Matcha Drink for You
There are many ways to make and enjoy matcha. Finding the method that helps you drink the most is the fun part. The drink you like, and the one you’ll drink most often, is the best matcha for you!
Matcha Latte
Adding milk to beverages, like tea and coffee, makes the very popular latte! We add 2g of matcha, 2 ounces of half and half (or a dairy free milk), a splash of honey, and about 6 ounces water for our matcha lattes. Our matcha lattes are around 8 ounces. You can make this drink with hot or cold water. It’s a cup of creamy goodness with a boost of energy.
The Basic Matcha
The style of matcha used in the Japanese tea ceremony is matcha in its cleanest form. The Japanese have perfected this drink to a ritual embedded in their culture. People can spend a lifetime fine-tuning the Japanese tea ceremony. At its heart, you need around 2g of matcha, water around 185 degrees, a bowl, and a bamboo whisk. Improvise if you don’t have a whisk, but remember, the whisking brings a creamy froth to this drink, enhancing the flavor experience.
The Matcha Palmer
This green tea take on an Arnold Palmer will make your tongue tingle. Simply add 2-4g of matcha and around 20 ounces of cold water, whisk so there are no matcha clumps, and finally add about 14 ounces of lemonade. For a 16 ounce drink, you’ll want 2/3 matcha to 1/3 lemonade. Adjust to your liking. This Matcha Palmer makes summer taste good!
Matcha Chai
Yes, you can add spices and cream to your matcha! Folks love it. If you are familiar with our House Chai Mix (a powder blend mixed with sweetened condensed milk), simply add the amount that works for you. Stir and enjoy.
Add Matcha to Smoothies, Water Bottles, and Baked Goods
You can ingest more matcha by adding it to your smoothies. Start with small amounts and adjust to your liking. You can also drink more matcha by adding a small amount to your water bottle; again, add the amount that tastes the best for you. You’ll need to experiment, but this is a quick and easy way to get your daily matcha. Lastly, add small amounts to your baked goods. Expect it to turn your muffin green!
Drink More Matcha!
Make these ideas your own, and enjoy the many ways to make matcha. If your goal is to get more matcha in your life, we hope this inspires you in the right direction!
Written by Heather Kreilick
