Matcha is one of the more versatile teas, and one of the healthiest. Matcha is rich in catechins, a class of plant compounds in tea that act as natural antioxidants. In fact, Matcha can have 60 times the antioxidants of spinach. This is mainly because you are ingesting the very finely ground leaf itself. Not the entire leaf, but the green parts between the leaf veins. It takes more effort to create matcha, which naturally adds to its cost. Matcha Powder and Liquor

Rest assured that with good quality matcha you are getting your money’s worth. A typical serving of matcha requires only a half teaspoon, less than half the amount for a robust cup of loose-leaf tea. Also, matcha’s powdered texture and palate pleasing nature make it a slam dunk for lattes, baking, even savoury dishes. There’s little this powerhouse green tea can’t do.
 
Cue our Super Matcha Smoothie. It’s refreshing, fruity and bursting with nutrients. Because matcha contains caffeine, this smoothie can also help power up your mornings. Worth noting that it’s half the caffeine of coffee and interacts more gently with your system. And, the ingredients are easy to find – very important! Frothy and Delicious!

Super Matcha Smoothie
 
Ingredients: (for 2 x 12-ounce servings)
- 2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cups fresh, hulled strawberries
- 1 ½ cups ice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon Ceremonial Grade Matcha*
- extra strawberries for garnish
 
Method:
- Combine almond milk, banana, spinach, strawberries, ice, protein powder and matcha in a blender.
- Puree at high speed for about 45 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Garnish with cut strawberry.
- Take over the world.
 * Always use Ceremonial Grade Matcha for beverages. Leave culinary grade matcha for baking and other recipes.