Just about every day I make a matcha smoothie to enjoy on my hour long commute from my house to taking my kiddos to school to work. I’ve tried different variations of smoothie recipes. Some turn out pretty amazing and others not so much. I’ve found that having the right matcha really makes all the difference in the world.
The other day I finally stumbled upon the perfect recipe for me:
1 teaspoon of Matcha Muscle
3 tablespoons of yogurt
2 tablespoons of psyllium husk (for additional fiber)
2 tablespoons of CACafe Coconut Green Tea Powder
1/2 can of canned pears
Dash of Cream
Almond Milk
Sprinkled in Cinnamon and Ginger
Blend all ingredients with Ice and pour into your favorite traveling mug.
I am in no way a master at making matcha smoothies but this mix is heavenly! The smoothie is sweet with a hint of spice from the cinnamon and ginger. The Matcha Muscle adds the perfect base, adding in a rich smoothness and a hint of vegetal notes. I love how smooth the matcha is without any sort of bite and the fact there is added pea protein in the mix just makes me even more thrilled with this matcha.
Later in the day, I did try the Matcha Muscle by itself and I was just as impressed. Smooth, creamy, silky, without any sort of after bite. Just delicious.
Over the last few days, I’ve found that I just can’t get enough of this matcha and love how there isn’t that noticeable bitter aftertaste that can sometimes accompany this beverage. Works perfectly in smoothies and by itself. Next on the list is baking with it. I have a feeling I’ll be making some Matcha Shortbread Cookies very son.
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Green Tea
Where to Buy: Matcha Muscle
Description
Our original herbal blend of all-natural Japanese Matcha and 100% organic pea protein. When mixed with water it has a full bodied, creamy vegetal flavor with a lingering sweet finish. Each serving contains 10 grams of protein and a full dose of Matcha making it a perfect addition to any shake, smoothie, or cold pressed juice. Containing powerful amino acids and caffeine Matcha Muscle provides 3 to 4 hours of sustained energy without the familiar coffee crash.
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Ever Been Curious about Steeped Tea? Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea
Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea is straight-up matcha! That’s right…Green Tea Powder…as many of you already know!
There really isn’t a LOT to say about Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea but I will certainly try. It’s a more mellow tasting matcha that is for sure. It’s smooth, too! The natural creaminess is nice! Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea smells like green beans and tastes like green beans.
I guess one of the reasons I like straight-up matchas and like to spend some time with them is to see how they are alike but also differ. I’ve had some vegetal matchas before. Some that have tasted like specific vegetables such as peas, artichokes, various leafy greens, even, but Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea is a fine example of a straight forward green bean flavor found in a stand alone matcha!
This was nice hot or cold. It was an easy cup to drink! The matcha dissolved nicely in the hot water! A great starter matcha for sure!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Green Tea/Matcha
Where to Buy: Steeped Tea
Description
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Raspberry Matcha from Tea’s Me
Flavored Matcha. Yup! I will try just about any flavor. (As long as it’s vegan and this one is). So when I saw Raspberry Matcha from Tea’s Me I knew I had to spend some time with it.
This not only has green matcha powder it also has natural raspberry flavor and pure cane sugar, too! I will say that I was able to taste the raspberry flavor AND the pure cane sugar right away. And I know this review will be a little backwards but I feel like I need to address the flavor right away this time around.
The pure cane sugar is just that – pure. It didn’t have a fake taste to it. The Raspberry flavors came thru nicely. When the raspberry and the pure cane sugar are put together like they were here they lingered long after the sip. I think the pure cane sugar helped the raspberry flavor along. I think the raspberry flavor toned down the sugary notes. Any more sugar and I’m not sure I would have liked the cup as much as I did…and I DID enjoy it! This is a full flavor FLAVORED Matcha – I will point out. So if you are looking for a berry type flavored matcha I would recommend you try this one. It’s unlike anything I have ever had before.
Based on this winning experience I hope to some day try Tea’s Me’s other two flavored matcha flavors which include Blueberry and the other being Vanilla.
Now…if you will excuse me…I think I will go have another cup of Raspberry Matcha from Tea’s Me…Nom, Nom, Nom…
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Matcha
Where to Buy: Tea’s Me
Description
Natures Super Drink (1573 ORAC antioxidant rating)
Whether you want a boost of energy, refreshing drink or healthy cooking ingredient, Tea’s Me raspberry matcha is here for you. Matcha is one of the healthiest drinks on earth and now boasts an amazing taste. All of our Matcha is sourced from Japan, the birth place of Matcha 500 years ago. Great for cooking, lattes, smoothies and of course tea.
Ingredients – 100% Organic Matcha, Cane Sugar and Raspberry Extract
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
Super Tea (Matcha Green Tea) from Pure Chimp
It’s about time I review a Matcha – don’t you think – so what not Super Tea (Matcha Green Tea) from Pure Chimp!?
The Pure Chimp Crew sent us their Super Tea (Matcha Green Tea) for consideration and let me tell you – boy oh boy have I considered – Super Tea (Matcha Green Tea) from Pure Chimp! I CONSIDER it to be a very good straight-up Matcha!
The aroma – once the water was added – was quite ‘green’ but it a semi-creamy sort of way! Super Tea (Matcha Green Tea) from Pure Chimp tastes like it smells! It’s a medium vegetal green flavor with a certain natural creaminess to it. I have to make special note of the aftertaste of this one! It’s clean and crisp for a Matcha. It’s not bitter, it’s not stale, and it’s not too dark-vegetal that THAT is the only thing you taste in the aftertaste. I really appreciate that about this Super Tea (Matcha Green Tea) from Pure Chimp.
I’m VERY pleased with this straight-up matcha – Super Tea (Matcha Green Tea) from Pure Chimp! I see that they have flavors like Lemon and Mint. I would LOVE to try those as well! Those might have to go on my wishlist!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Matcha (Green Tea)
Where to Buy: Pure Chimp
Description:
- Boost your metabolism – great for losing weight
- Clear your head – matcha has positive effects on mood, memory and focus
- Steady energy levels for up to 6 hours – no more peaks and crashes
- Delicate green tea flavour, completely natural and vegan-friendly
- Mixes easily with hot water, or into smoothies
Our matcha tea is slightly different to regular green tea. It’s grown under cover for the last two weeks before picking, which fills it with extra goodness, and makes it (we think) the best drink in the world.
The specially grown green tea leaves are then carefully ground down to form a fine powder. This enables you to consume all of the natural goodness.
- Rich in skin-clearing antioxidants (more than blueberries, goji berries and walnuts)
- Only 24p per serving
- Caffeine without the anxiety (35mg per serving)