the matcha drop

What in the world is matcha?

Honestly, I thought much of the human race would have known, but I guess not.

 If you know what matcha is, yay! For the ones who have no clue, you need to. First, let me explain what matcha is. It is a green tea structure but instead of a teabag, it consists of ground-up tea shaped into a powdered green substance. Hang with me it's not as bad as it sounds. This green powder is then mixed with water (hot or cold) then mixed with any milk your heart desires.  

 Here is why everyone on this planet should know about it. Coffee is a BIG deal, I know, so let's make matcha an even bigger one.  I mean on a real note everyone knows what coffee is but matcha is putting its foot through the door. Coffee is known for its strong taste along with its caffeine super urge. Now matcha may not have the best reputation for taste but just like coffee, you can add milk and sugar to spice up the flavors.

Though matcha has a unique taste, the benefits for this tea are off the charts and are the deal-breaker for wanting to try the immaculate drink. First, this drink provides long-lasting energy. Instead of drinking coffee, being buzzed for part of the day, shaking of caffeine, then dropping dead from the high, matcha gives a slight energy boost that is noticeable throughout the whole day. From personal experience, I can drink matcha in the morning and last till night without catching myself on the couch passed out by 6 p.m. Matcha also provides health benefits for a little side boost. These benefits may improve brain function, promote weight loss, lower the risk of cancer, reduce bad breath, prevent type two diabetes, and protect the liver (Healthline).

Anyway, take into consideration trying matcha. For me, there are so many ways to create fun, tasty matcha recipes which I will provide below. These did come from yours truly but trust me I've tried all of them and these are by far the best. I should become a barista for matcha but that can come another time.

It's time to jump on the matcha trend and here are some recipes to get you started! Hope you try some and let me know what you think! 

The Iced Matcha Latte:

• Add water and a spoon full of matcha to a glass. 
• Mix together and add honey or a preference sweetener, I personally enjoy agave.
• Add ice and the milk ( I usually use almond milk but any will do) 
• ( add a creamer if you want a sweeter taste)   
  

                                                               (Matcha Latte I got in Venice, CA) 
Matcha Frappuccino

• 1 cup ice
• 1/2 cup milk ( any kind, I prefer almond) 
• 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk or any sweetener 
• spoonful of matcha 
• splash of vanilla extract 
• pinch of salt 

Matcha Lemonade 

• add a spoonful of matcha to water and mix well
• Add ice to the matcha 
• Add preference lemonade to the matcha

Link, R.(February 24, 2020). 7 proven ways matcha tea improves your health. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-benefits-of-matcha-tea

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