Once produced mainly for the tea ceremony, Matcha has found a much broader audience today due to its high antioxidant content and its versatility as an ingredient that can be added to fruit smoothies at breakfast or ice cream at dessert. Perfect for making matcha lattes! Always buy fresh matcha in small amounts. Keep it sealed tightly because it will oxidize quickly if left exposed to air. Hot tea brewing method: Bring filtered or freshly drawn water to less than a boil and let cool to roughly 160°F. Place 1/2 teaspoon of Matcha in your cup. Infuse with 8oz water, whisk briskly, and enjoy. Slow-brewed Iced Matcha: Place 3 level teaspoons of Matcha into a glass pitcher. Fill the pitcher with ice and let sit on the counter. After a few hours, the ice will have melted. Stir vigorously to ensure the Matcha goes into suspension. Pour over ice and enjoy! Sweeten with a bit of honey if you like. According to the FDA, Consuming Just Two Cups of Black or Green Tea Daily Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes.
