The Best Healthy Matcha Recipes • Fit Mitten Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest way to consume matcha? ›

If you want to reap all the health benefits that come hand-in-hand with matcha green tea, the best way to drink matcha is with as little sugar and honey as possible. A little bit never hurts every once in a while, but making a habit of drinking real, organic matcha will help you feel great all day long.

Yes, matcha tea can be combined with other ingredients to enhance its weight loss effects. For example, adding a splash of lemon juice can increase the tea's antioxidant absorption, while combining it with coconut milk or almond milk can provide a satisfying and low-calorie beverage option.

Matcha's grassy, umami flavor can be an acquired taste. If you're new to making it, don't hesitate to add a few drops of maple syrup or honey. You also might want to sweeten your tea if your matcha powder is particularly bitter.

While you can drink matcha daily, it is high in caffeine and may contain traces of pesticides and other chemicals. The beneficial compounds it contains, such as catechins, may be harmful in high quantities. It's best to consume matcha in moderation, for instance, 1–2 cups of tea per day or up to 2 teaspoons of matcha.

There are 2 reasons I recommend having your matcha with breakfast or after eating: Having matcha on an empty stomach can temporarily increase stomach acid levels which can then cause an upset stomach. If you're sensitive to caffeine, you may also feel more lightheaded or your heart may feel like it's racing.

The tea naturally increases your body's total calories burned by boosting your metabolic rate. It also increases the heat produced by the body during physical activity. This sends a signal to the body to burn off more calories and get rid of fat stores in different areas, such as the belly.

I would recommend that you drink Matcha not combined with almond, coconut or hemp milk - soy is hard on the digestive system and is not the best match for Matcha. Make sure you don't drink it first thing in the morning on a completely empty stomach.

If you are drinking Matcha for health reasons, we suggest drinking Matcha with just hot or cold water for maximum absorption of nutrients.

In between whole and fat-free falls 2% or reduced-fat milk, which is considered an agreeable pairing for matcha lattes, as it retains a foamy, creamy texture but tones down the heavy, rich flavor of whole milk.

Is matcha better in hot or cold water? ›

There are a few tea masters in Japan who take this even further and suggest that the optimal way to prepare matcha is with cool water, avering that only with cooler water can maximum umami be coaxed out of the tea. And it's true: matcha prepared with cooler water does bring out more umami.

Although correctly prepared matcha is not bitter, it can take some getting used to. Sweetening matcha is another easy way to help make it more palatable. Non-flavored sweeteners like sugar and agave syrup will preserve matcha's natural flavor while sweeteners like honey and chocolate will mask it well.

Enhance the flavor of your matcha latte with natural sweeteners like honey, stevia, and maple syrup. Try dairy or non-dairy milk options like almond, oat & soy for creaminess and subtle sweetness.

If you are drinking Matcha for health reasons, we suggest drinking Matcha with just hot or cold water for maximum absorption of nutrients. How to make it with just water? Whisk or shake (in our Tea Shaker) to combine and enjoy!

Matcha is high in caffeine (even more than coffee and other green or black tea!) so consume it wisely. Matcha is much better without adding dairy-based milk because that appears to lower its antioxidant benefits.

Overall, there is no one best time to have Matcha. If you love Matcha, feel free to enjoy it whenever you feel like a cup! The only time to avoid Matcha is right before sleeping. The effects of caffeine take time to wear off, so if you like to have Matcha in the evening, make sure you drink it several hours before bed!