Matcha-Inspired Sips to Pair With Every Meal

As a daily pick-me-up, matcha is a beverage that’s hard to beat. It’s delicious, quick to make, and – especially compared to coffee – a solid source of nutrition. Perhaps best of all, matcha has an unique and versatile flavor profile, lending itself to a wealth of recipes from sweet to savory. Below, we’ll show you how to mix up your everyday matcha routine with three ceremonial-grade sips spanning the course of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Breakfast Blender: Coconut Vanilla Matcha Smoothie

Original Recipe: The Garden Grazer

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 (14 oz.) can coconut milk

  • 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)

  • 2 tsp Morihata Organic Matcha

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup*

  • Small handful of ice

*optional: substitute maple syrup for your sweetener of choice

Instructions:

  1. To a blender, add all ingredients and

    blend until nice and smooth.

  2. For extra sweetness, add more maple syrup.

  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

The Mid-Day Revival: Matcha Green Tea Soda

Original Recipe: Oh, How Civilized

What You’ll Need:

Instructions:

  1. For the simple syrup: To a saucepan, add the sugar and water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. Sift your matcha powder before stirring it into the simple syrup.

    Let it cool completely.

  3. Fill two glasses with ice and pour in your matcha syrup, dividing it equally.

  4. Fill each glass to the top with seltzer water and enjoy!

The After Dinner Delight: Matcha Espresso Martini

Original Recipe: The Salty Paloma

What You’ll Need:

Instructions:

  1. Pour 1 tbsp of prepared matcha tea into a bowl and wet the side of your coupe glass.

  2. Spread 1 tbsp of matcha powder onto a plate and dip the wet side of the glass. For a sweeter rim, combine equal parts matcha powder and sugar before dipping your glass.

  3. Add your liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds.

  4. Strain into your matcha-rimmed glass and sip responsibly!

Morihata Admin