Making Japanese Matcha Green Tea and Knowing your Matcha
7Hey guys! SegaSuperStar's back with another video and this time it's all about Matcha Green Tea. What is Matcha? well i will show you.
Matcha is a special type of powdered green tea that is grown and produced in Japan in most cases. The green tea leaves are shaded from the sun for the last few weeks of their growth, increasing the chlorophyll content and creating a gorgeous green color. Then, the leaves are carefully ground with stone grinding wheels to produce a fine powder.
Benefits
Energy + Calm
Antioxidants
Weight Loss
Healthy Heart
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With Matcha, since the whole leaf is consumed, there is a higher concentration of lead. From everything I’ve read, this is not a reason to avoid this type of tea, since the levels are still low, but I would exercise more caution when pregnant for this reason.
Needed Equipment:
A bamboo whisk and spoon (not absolutely necessary, but creates a much smoother and frothier drink than a regular whisk) TIP: in a pinch, use a blender.
Fine mesh strainer or sifter
A glass bowl for whisking
Small cups for drinking tea
Instructions
Sift the powder into the glass bowl using a fine mesh strainer or sifter.
Slowly add the hot water.
Whisk with the bamboo whisk in a "w" shape until frothy and well mixed.
Drink immediately.
Notes
Though I'm sure it violates ceremonial tea procedure, I've also found that throwing the tea and water into my blender and blending is just as efficient and creates a frothy drink as well. You can also experiment with adding almond or coconut milk, or even a little honey, though these were not used in traditional teas
Links to where you can buy Good quality Matcha from in the UK and online
http://www.kyotomatcha.co.uk/
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