Summer moments with matcha tea! Green issue!

In Japanese tea ceremony matcha green tea exudes the harmony and inner beauty that springs from the mind and heart between the host and the guest. Great tea masters such as Rikyu Sen instituted the formal ritual in the secrets of traditional Japanese culture. Brewing and serving tea is not just about teaching or entertaining but ¨bringing out ¨ something within ourselves. Today, it is a high aesthetic entertainment that has influenced people\'s habits - customs, ideas - perceptions.

A green treasure hidden for years in the depths of East, enjoyed by Zen Buddhists and a few privileged. And we may have known it in its traditional version, however in recent years it has become known worldwide as the new trend of Hollywood stars and celebrities.

Chado, the Japanese tea ceremony is becoming more and more popular in countries where matcha is a new experience. A whole philosophy about the art of tea is getting married with today\'s modern look and it is getting more and more supporters! The concept of healthy nutrition finds its place in this particular green powder, fully recommending its multiple benefits.

Matcha tea originates from Japan and is widely recognized worldwide as a superfood with its excellent nutritional properties. Reasearch concludes that drinking matcha tea has a higher intake of polyphenols, such as catechins than other foods.

So, what exactly is the matcha tea? Matcha means tea powder that comes from whole tea leaves that are briefly steamed, dried and ground into a fine green powder. For the preparation, we dessolve half a teaspoon of powder in hot or cold water and have a cup of green tea filled with antioxidants and even 137 times the antioxidants of common teas! The high concentration of antioxidants is due to the fact that with matcha tea we consume the entire leaf of tea and not just its extract. In addition, a cup of matcha can safely replace coffee because it contains 30 - 35 mg of caffeine. The caffeine in matcha differs as it is alkalized and gradually releazed into the body. Thus it provides a continuous energy for longer than coffee or other energy drinks that have an abrupt and brief effect. At the same time, the amino - acid L - theanine promotes relaxation, so it works in synergy with caffeine, providing vigilance concentration and energy without the annoying symptoms of tension and nervousness.

There are many ideas to enjoy the matcha and integrate it into our daily lives. You may need nothing more than a homemade green tea for a quick run, bike or even any workout. Nutrients and the way that matcha providing the energy throughout the body helps the athletes, specialists or any practitioner and gives strength, energy and endurance.

Also, with matcha tea we can make the most delicious and healthy sweets!

Teatime offers you premium quality matcha tea to prepare drinks, smoothies, latte, cocktails, sweets or even to cook!

For refreshing, nutritious and extremely summer recipes greener than ever!

Recipes

Smoothie with matcha tea and turmeric! 

Ingredients

For a glass, you will need 1 orange (juice), 1 banana, ½ cup yogurt, ½ cup chopped carrots, 2 - 3 ice cubes, ½ cup milk, 1 tsp. matcha tea, 1 tsp. ground turmeric (powder), 1 tsp. honey.

Preparation

Whisk the orange juice, half banana, yogurt, carrots, turmeric, ice cubes and transfer to the glass.

Whisk the milk, matcha tea, the rest of the banana in the multi and transfer to the glass. Stir with honey or wait until blended.

Matcha ice - cream!

Ingredients

For 1 kg ice cream, you will need 3.5% milk (1 L), 5 egg yolks, crystalline sugar (250 g) or fructose, 2 tsp. salt, 1 box whipping cream, matcha tea.

Preparation

1. In a small saucepan heat the milk and half the sugar over low heat until it begins to boil.
2. Pour the yolks, remaining sugar, salt, matcha tea into a bowl, and stir gently with a spatula until smooth.
3. Pour the milk into the mixture, stirring vigorously so as not to sting.
4. Place the whole mixture in the pan and heat over low heat until it begins to thicken.
5. Remove from the heat and add the cream.
6. Pour the mixture into a bowl or small baking pan and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and then refrigerate.
7. Serve ice cream topped with matcha tea and other fruits of your choice.

Enjoy!