MATCHA POWDER / SERBUK MATCHA - Origin Japan

•Make matcha tea. The traditional preparation of matcha is a simple green tea. To make matcha tea, simply combine two teaspoons of matcha with hot water in a mug and stir to dissolve. Many like to add a sweetener like honey or agave to combat the bitter flavor of raw matcha powder.

•Put it in your baked goods. As it is powder, matcha can be easily incorporated into baked goods like muffins, scones, healthy cookies, and more. Replace a small amount of flour with matcha powder. Try making matcha pancakes or waffles for breakfast. The powder will color your baked goods green, which can be fun for kids or for special occasions.

•Mix it in your morning oatmeal or bowl of granola. One of the easiest ways to add matcha to your diet is to simply stir some into your breakfast.

•Use matcha noodles. Find premade matcha noodles (or look up recipes to make your own) to use in soups, noodle salads, or other fun recipes for a unique and healthy meal.

•Give a boost to your green smoothie. It’s already green, so why not make it greener? Adding a few teaspoons of matcha powder to your green smoothie recipe will make it even healthier and enhance the flavor. You may even feel an energy boost as matcha contains natural caffeine.

•Make a matcha latte. Place a few teaspoons of matcha powder into a cup. Fill about a quarter of your cup with hot water, then top the rest off with steamed milk (try non-dairy options like almond or coconut milk if you prefer).

•Put it on your popcorn. If you are looking for a fun and healthy snack for movie night, sprinkle a little matcha powder onto your popcorn.