Sipping a cup of steaming hot matcha is usually a warming experience, but shaken with almond milk over ice, like this, it transforms into a refreshing treat on a hot day.
A quick word of advice on the super green tea: Do you know if your matcha is high-quality? Since the drink became popular, many companies have been selling versions that are not nearly as pure as others on the market. But there are a few simple ways to evaluate brands, even if you don’t have deep details.
First, color: the more vibrant, dark green the matcha, the better it likely is. A dull gray-green is not acceptable. Second, taste: it’s a bitter, grassy drink but if the flavor is so bitter it makes you cringe, that’s likely the quality, not your taste buds.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1/4 cup almost-boiling water
- 6 ounces unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
- Dissolve the matcha powder in the boiling water, whisking out the lumps.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the matcha water and almond milk.
- Shake liberally.
- Serve over ice.
- Top with cinnamon.
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
You’ve likely heard wellness peeps going on and on about matcha, matcha, matcha…and that’s because the powdered green tea is a true superfood. It’s filled with powerful antioxidants and delivers an energy boost that doesn’t result in a subsequent crash, thanks to its caffeine-l-theanine combo.
