Matcha tea - latte with coconut milk

The green tea matcha is a powder that comes from the collection of tea leaves that are in the shade a few weeks before harvest. The bright green color is due to the high percentage of chlorophyll that results from shading, raising the level of chlorophyll and antioxidants. After researches, it has been found to contain 137 times the antioxidant properties of green tea!

The powerful antioxidant in tea, (EGCG - French epigallocatechin) which has attracted the interest of many studies, according to the latest findings helps burn fat and loses weight, supports the immune system, reduces stress, still prevents cell damage free radicals that can lead to many forms of cancer with many promising results. The unique combination of caffeine and amino acid L - theanine in tea has been found to release caffeine slowly (about 7 hours) giving the body an energy boost that is not as sharp as coffee.

Nowadays, the demanding daily life, make us constantly looking for energy amplifiers. A mug of warm, green matcha tea can instantly stimulate the body without the annoying symptoms of coffee, boost metabolism, and help us to lose calories in a healthy way. In addition, it is the ideal drink for those who exercise the body, as it provides a constant energy. In recent years in Europe, since 2000 there has been an increase in the popularity of this tea. Despite the rising trend - rising beverages containing superfood ingredients, such as this particular tea that has been described as the Japanese superfood, still remain an unexplored treasure!

TeaTime team recommends recipes for drinks and ice creams in green!

Recipe 1^st: Matcha latte

Materials

• 1 tsp. matcha tea (2 gr.)
• 1 tsp. crystalline sugar or honey (10 ml) or any sweetener of your choice
• 3 tbsp. hot water
• 250 ml of coconut milk

Preparation

1. Whisk the matcha with warm water in a bowl or small bowl.
2. Add the coconut milk and sweetener of our choice and whisk.

TIPS: We can add 3 - 5 ice cubes and whipped cream on top by sprinkling with a little matcha powder.

Recipe 2^nd: Matcha Ice Cream

Materials

• 1, 5 - 2 tbsp. matcha tea
• 60 g granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 180 ml of coconut milk
• 180 ml of cream

Preparation

1. Mix the matcha tea with the sugar (2 tsp.).
2. Mix the rest of the sugar with the egg yolks.
3. Add the tea and sugar to the egg yolks and mix until a thick cream forms.
4. Heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan. Do not allow it boil. Remove it from the heat and stir a small amount into the thick cream.
5. Add all the coconut milk gradually stirring and then reheating again.
6. Pass all the mixture through a sieve to remove the pellets and let it cool.
7. Beat the sour cream in the mixer and slowly add the green mixture.
8. Once it has a smooth, creamy texture, place it in a container and leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
9. Finally, place it in the freezer.

TIPS: You can replace the crystalline sugar with honey.

Good luck!