Blended Matcha

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Matcha is made from dried green tea leaves that have had the stems and veins removed and then finely ground into a powder. They contain one of the highest natural sources of antioxidants and chlorophyll. It is packaged in metal tins that vacuum sealed for freshness. The powder can be used to make hot tea (often used in Japanese tea ceremony) or it can be added to other foods like French toast, muffins, ice cream, sauces and in this case blended drinks.

The first time I had Matcha in a blended drink it was in an establishment in Canada called Teopia. The blended drink was a refreshing blend of pear and guava but it cost $6. A great one time treat but too expensive for a regular drink. I set out to create an acceptable make-at-home equivalent and I think I have succeeded. My husband even says that it's better than the $6 alternative. I hope you will give it a try and leave your comments and alternative methods in the guest book.

"If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; if you are depressed, it will cheer you; if you are exhausted, it will calm you." ~ William Gladstone

Ingredients 

13 ice cubes

1 cup of Guava juice

2 tsp Splenda

1/2 banana

1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt (1%)

1/2 tsp matcha

1/4 cup hot water

About the Ingredients 

What I Like to Use


  • Astro Best Yogurt - Individual serving yogurt cups with 100 grams of 1% M.F./M.G. probiotic yogurt.

  • Superior Matcha by Teopia which is 100% Japanese Green tea containing 1384 ORAC antioxidant per 1gm.

  • Minute Maid Real Fruit Beverage from frozen concentrate made according to package directions. I prefer the Orange, Guava, Passion Fruit blend.

Matcha Powdered Green Tea 

Matcha Green Tea Yugen 20g Can Marukyu Koyamaen

Matcha Green Tea Yugen 20g Can Marukyu Koyamaen

Amazon Price: (as of 11/29/2009)Buy Now

"Matcha tea is a Japanese powdered green tea. When drinking it, whole tealeaves are consumed, not just the steep off tealeaves, as with other teas. High-grade matcha (thick and thin) are made in limited amounts in Japan. Matcha is cultivated by covering tea plants with bamboo mats several weeks prior to harvest, increasing the chlorophyll content. The harvested leaves are dried and stone-ground into matcha powder."

Directions 

Sift 1/2 tsp of matcha, add hot water, whisk to foamy and set aside.

Add ice cubes, juice, Splenda, banana, and yogurt to a blender. Use crush ice mode to break up ice until it's small enough to use the puree button. Puree to smooth. Add whisked matcha and continue to blend for another minute.

Serve in large glass with straw. This makes one very large serving.

Getting Out the Lumps 

The bamboo whisk is the best tool for blending the dry matcha with water. In a pinch you can use the traditional kitchen whisk but you will never get out all the lumps. I purchased mine online at ebay for $6.50.

Mixing Matcha 

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Enjoy!

Have You Tried Matcha? 

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Matcha Beginner's Tea Kit 

Powdered Green Tea, Bamboo Whisk, Bamboo Tea Scoop and Sifter

The Matcha Box Tea Kit from Matcha Source with 30g Morning Matcha Organic Powdered Green Tea, Ceramic Teabowl, Bamboo Whisk, Bamboo Tea Scoop and Sifter

The Matcha Box Tea Kit from Matcha Source with 30g Morning Matcha Organic Powdered Green Tea, Ceramic Teabowl, Bamboo Whisk, Bamboo Tea Scoop and Sifter

Amazon Price: $75.00 (as of 11/29/2009)Buy Now

"Here are all of the essential tools you need to prepare matcha tea at home. This set includes a 20 gram tin of "Yugen" thin grade matcha, bamboo whisk for frothing tea, sifter and bamboo tea scoop. Why haven't we included a teabowl? While a teabowl is ideally suited for making matcha, it is not essential. A deep, ceramic cereal or rice bowl works too."

"Wouldn't it be dreadful to live in a country where they didn't have tea?" ~ Noel Coward

Traditional Green Tea Ceremony (2 parts) 

Here is interesting video footage from YouTube of the ceremonial steps involved in a green tea ceremony which involves the use of matcha.

Chanoyu 茶の湯 - Green Tea ceremony

Chanoyu 茶の湯 - Green Tea ceremony (Part 2)
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"If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty." ~Japanese Proverb

French Toast Matcha 

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The Blended Matcha Guestbook 

Thank you for stopping by my Blended Matcha Lens. Feel free to share your experiences with matcha or to leave behind some warm fuzzies before you leave.

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by BigGirlBlue

I've been the editor for the Large and Lovely site at BellaOnline for the last five years.

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