What is Matcha?
Matcha usually comes in powdered forms, and it is light and smooth. It is grown in Japan, and the leaves are ground into a fine powder. It can be used in recipes from ice cream to pancakes!
In Japan, Matcha is also used as a ceremonial tea. Also known as Maccha, this tea has a distinct taste that comes from the leaves that are grown in the shade to promote chlorophyll production. Unlike other teas, you consume the whole leaf instead of steeping it in hot water. This gives you the added benefits of the tea and intense flavor. But if you are watching your caffeine, beware that because you are getting the whole leaf you are also getting a higher dose of caffeine per cup.
Just like Starbucks?
While our recipe is very good, it’s hard to get it to taste exactly like the Starbucks drink because they use a powder that is mixed with other ingredients and sugar.Â
I still love the original when I can get it. But this is a great alternative with a dose of healthy on the side.Â