DIY MATCHA GREEN TEA 2 WAYS

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Matcha green tea powder and tea sitting on a table.

I learned about matcha green tea when I was in Japan for a training exercise. We were given a couple of days off to explore this wonderful place.

Two places I visited were Osaka and Kyoto. It is here I was introduced to matcha green tea. I became a fan.

I would switch between eating and drinking matcha green tea ice cream, mochi, and a hot latte.

There are vending machines around Osaka where you can buy cans of matcha green tea latte.

The vending machines fueled my daily matcha green tea obsession.

I would switch back and forth between matcha green tea latte and matcha green tea with just a little sweetener.

So wish we had a similar set up in the States. Luckily, there is a Starbucks on every corner for me to get my occasional fix.

Matcha Green Tea

If you have ever had green tea, matcha tea is similar to a more earthy taste that may not be appealing.

An image of a cup of matcha green tea.

Matcha green tea in Japan is traditionally made putting powder a bowl, adding a little hot water, whisking it with a bamboo whisk to create a paste and then adding more hot water.

Some say matcha green tastes like grass. Regardless of the taste, matcha green tea is an antioxidant powerhouse. The drink can reduce stress, and can aid in weight loss.

Years later, Starbucks has all things matcha on its menu. One beverage that became my favorite was the matcha green tea lemonade.

Its a beautiful and refreshing summer drink.

In the winter when Minnesota has gotten a lot of snow and roads haven’t been cleared, this an excellent time to stay inside and enjoy two versions of the drink.

iced green tea

Matcha Green Tea Two Ways

Enjoy two matcha green tea drink versions for a midday pickup. The first drink version is made using coconut water. The second version is made using homemade or store bought lemonade.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 1 minute
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

Coconut Water

Instructions
 

Coconut Water

  • Pour chilled coconut water in a blender
  • Add matcha green tea
  • Blend for 10-15 seconds
  • Pour contents in a glass

Matcha Green Tea Lemonade

  • Pour eight ounces of homemade or store bought lemonade.
  • Add matcha green tea
  • Add a splash of rosewater
  • Blend for 10-15 seconds
  • Pour contents in a glass

Notes

I prefer coconut water brand T.A.S. It’s 100% coconut water with no sugar added and low in sodium. You can find it at any Asian grocery store. 
 
Keyword coconut water, green tea lemonade, matcha green tea
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