Make Your Own Matcha Latte

Matcha is a great alternative for those who may be sensitive to coffee. If you’re not familiar, it’s a highly concentrated form of green tea that usually comes in powder form and a nutritional powerhouse, packed with antioxidants.

Just one cup of matcha carries the benefits of 10 cups of regular brewed green tea, but thanks to L-theanine, an amino acid, it both increases alpha-wave activity in the brain while simultaneously relaxing you. People refer to it as an “alert calm.”

Try it in the morning or as a gentle afternoon pick-me-up. If you are super sensitive to caffeine, you may want to start with a very small amount (like in this recipe) or simply skip it and stick to herbal teas.

Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon matcha
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup coconut milk (or your favorite kind of milk)
1 tablespoon honey

Put all ingredients into a blender that can handle heat (or use a hand blender) and blend until smooth.

Learn more: 
http://matchasource.com/health-benefits-of-matcha-tea

http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18296328 

http://www.tching.com/2012/03/green-tea-helps-you-focus

https://www.matchaocha.com/matcha-recipes