Matcha tea is one of the best known teas in the orient, this popularity is all due to its flavor and its versatility of benefits and properties. However, matcha can be consumed both in the form of tea and as an accompanying ingredient to other foods, such as in recipes for cakes, breads, juices and as far as the cook’s creativity can go!
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Benefits of matcha tea
- Increases the body’s energy, maintaining a pleasant feeling of vitality that lasts around 6 to 8 hours a day;
- Develops metabolism, being a great cleansing agent for the body;
- It works to improve concentration and reduce stress;
- Fights aging by containing a high concentration of antioxidant polyphenols;
- Your usual consumption works by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol;
- It contributes to reducing the risk of breast cancer and premenstrual discomfort.
- Helps reduce cellulite;
- It works on weight reduction.
Where do I find matcha?
Matcha can be found at health food and herbal stores and comes in powder form.
How does matcha lose weight?
Matcha is a green tea that has numerous beneficial properties, including the presence of catechin, a substance that has been proven to contribute to weight loss.
For matcha tea to further enhance its slimming effects, it is recommended to consume a cup every day, half an hour before lunchtime.
Matcha tea with cinnamon and ginger (slimming effect)
- 75 ml of water;
- A teaspoon of matcha;
- Cinnamon powder to taste;
- Ginger pieces to taste.
Boil 75ml of water, with the desired amount of ginger, turn off the stove and add a teaspoon of matcha. Remove the ginger pieces, and serve in a cup. Add powdered cinnamon to taste. Drink the tea warm or at room temperature, preferably 30 minutes before lunch.
other recipes
Matcha tea with milk
- 100 ml of milk;
- A teaspoon of matcha;
- 75 ml of water.
Boil the 75 ml of water with a teaspoon of matcha. After boiling mix the 75 ml of water with matcha to the 100 ml of milk. Serve in cups and sweeten to taste.
Sprinkle with matcha and cinnamon powder on top for a tastier and beautifying effect.
Matcha iced tea with vanilla
- Half a cup of cold milk;
- 75 ml of water;
- A teaspoon of matcha;
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream;
- Caramel syrup.
Boil the 75 ml of water with a teaspoon of matcha and let it cool. Mix the matcha tea with half a cup of iced milk. Then add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and mix.
To the bottom of the glass add the caramel sauce. Serves iced tea at lunchtime for the whole family. Besides being very tasty, the matcha consumed will be very good for everyone’s health.
Important: The consumption of matcha recommended by specialists is 15 to 20 grams per day.
