Pick-me-up Matcha: Espresso between teas

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Matcha is nothing new, and you can find a drink made from finely ground green tea leaves in many cafes. Matcha powder can be mixed into boiling water or drunk as a latte with milk. In addition to such lattes, some stores also sell chocolates, matcha cocktails and even powdered fish seasoning. One reason for this is its supposed secret power: caffeine for creative stimulation, calming theanine for balance.

Matcha is a type of Japanese tea in which the leaves of the Tencha plant are ground into powder. By covering the leaves four weeks before harvest, more chlorophyll development and better green color are ensured. The taste of the tea is also fresher, slightly sweet and not bitter than other types of green tea, making it very attractive to many consumers. Thanks to its powder consistency, it’s great to mix – many people mix it into soy milk or hot chocolate.

You can create a hello-wake effect by adding matcha to your morning smoothie. The powder can even be used for cooking; It enhances meat dishes, but also gives vegetables a slightly bitter taste. It is also suitable as a food coloring and can be used during baking, whether it is a cake or a cupcake.

Since only the most valuable part of the tea leaf is pulverized (the stem and leaf veins are removed), it is clear that matcha tea is not necessarily one of the cheapest types of tea. You can easily pay 30 francs for a 30 gram box, sometimes it can be 50 francs. And of course, alcohol is now indispensable in the stylish tea rooms found in many big cities. You can’t find matcha tea in regular supermarkets; You need to go to the appropriate specialist shops. Or you can order online.

Source : Blick