{"id":12221,"date":"2016-03-24T16:54:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T16:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12221"},"modified":"2016-03-24T16:58:06","modified_gmt":"2016-03-24T16:58:06","slug":"matcha-tea-why-is-it-so-good-and-how-to-prepare-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/matcha-tea-why-is-it-so-good-and-how-to-prepare-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Matcha tea: why it is so healthy and how to prepare it"},"content":{"rendered":"

We recently attented one of the wonderful tea masterclasses tea Whittard <\/a>host at their stores, and we learned everything about matcha tea.<\/h2>\r\n

So, what\u2019s so great about matcha? We\u2019d say it comes down to three things: the exquisite taste of the best varieties, the power generated by grinding the green leaves into a powder, and the artistry of the Japanese tea ceremony.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Think of matcha as a green tea espresso: the powdered form promotes quick caffeine absorption, and the leaf itself has a high antioxidant content.<\/p>\r\n

By consuming the leaf as a powder rather than infusing and removing, you get all the goodness contained in the leaf.<\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n

It’s all in the leaves\r\n<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

The leaves used to make matcha are processed by protecting the tea bushes with blankets to protect them from direct sunlight. This causes the leaves to grow slowly, prompting them to stock up on nutritious amino acids and green chlorophyll and allowing their flavour to develop. That\u2019s why matcha is super-green and delicious.<\/p>\r\n

Most teas leaves are infused in water and then removed. The difference with matcha is that you consume the whole leaf \u2013 that way, you get all the goodness.<\/p>\r\n

The process of shading the leaves results in a high content of the amino acid theanine, which is reputed to boost brain power and energy levels when combined with the natural caffeine in the leaves. Matcha is also high in antioxidants \u2013 particularly EGCG, which allegedly fortifies the cells and promotes a youthful complexion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Here’s how to brew the perfect matcha tea:<\/h3>\r\n
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\u00a0Matcha is super-easy to make. We love it at breakfast with a glass of orange juice, and we\u2019ve even been known to sprinkle the powder on our porridge. It\u2019s also AMAZING with soy milk as a creamy matcha latte.We always use a traditional Japanese bamboo spoon and whisk when making matcha, but you can also use a standard teaspoon and electric whisk. Bamboo\u2019s just better though.<\/p>\r\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Add two bamboo scoops (1 slightly heaped teaspoon) of matcha to your mug or traditional tea bowl, and mix with a couple of drops of water to make a smooth paste.<\/p>\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Top up with water heated to 80\u00b0C (cool for five minutes after boiling). Alternatively, use warmed soya milk to create a creamy matcha latte. Only fill the mug or bowl to about \u00be full \u2013 otherwise the whisking could get a bit messy.<\/p>\r\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Whisk the liquid until a creamy froth forms on the surface. The tea should taste fresh and rich \u2013 slightly vegetal, but with a rounded sweetness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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It\u2019s official \u2013 we now stock our very own high grade Japanese matcha. So what\u2019s all the fuss about? Here\u2019s the skinny on why everyone\u2019s raving about the green tea power powder\u2026<\/p>\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nWhittard of Chelsea<\/a><\/strong><\/span> stock their very own high grade Japanese matcha, and you can get up to 6% back for your kids when buying it through KidStart<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.\r\n\r\nAre you a fan of matcha\u00a0 tea? We’d love to know!<\/strong>\r\n

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