This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois State chapter.
Matcha green tea has become a popular drink ever since Starbuck’s Matcha Green Tea Latte has taken a spot on their menu. This particular green tea is made from Camellia sinensis plant leaves and it is so yummy. It literally means “powered tea”.
The health benefits:
- Matcha is a more potent source of nutrients than regular green tea.
- Matcha is rich in antioxidants that have been tied to protection against heart disease and cancer.
- Matcha has shown to boost metabolism and slow cancer growth cells.
- Matcha boosts brain function in attention, reaction time, and memory.
Recipes:
Matcha Latte
- 1 Cup Milk
- 1-2 Tsp Matcha Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Syrup
- Ice
Matcha Ice Cream
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 10 Drops Lime Juice
- 1 Tbso unsalted butter
- 8 oz Matcha Green Tea
- 1 Cup Whipping Cream
- Ice
Matcha Lemonade
- Matcha Powder
- Sugar and Lemon
- Citrus Juicer
- Ice