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| teapigs Matcha Late made with the teapigs Matcha Kit and home made Raw Brownies |
I am a big tea drinker. When I was pregnant it wasn't the lack of alcohol or yummy cheeses I found hard to live without, it was a proper cuppa! I found decaffeinated tea really, really depressing. Don't get me wrong I love my herbal teas too but there is nothing quite like a Green Tea or an cup of Earl Grey...
Therefore I have been super psyched about trying out teapigs Matcha and have been whizzing up a Matcha late or two every day for the last couple of weeks. I used Almond Milk and a dash of Agave Nectar to sweeten it up, however normal milk and honey/sugar would work just as well....
So what is Matcha?
"Matcha is 100% natural, organic green tea leaves which have been carefully ground down to form a fine powder.
It
has been drunk in Japan as part of the tea ceremony for almost 900
years, and is used by Buddhist monks to keep them alert, awake and
focused during long days of meditation. Until recently, virtually all
matcha has been consumed within Japan, where it's particularly popular
among students who are cramming for exams."So what did I think?
The Matcha was seriously yummy and like I said I have been having a couple a day. I really want to try out some recipes, especially the Matcha martini :)
The flavour was similar to green tea but a ot more earthy therefore if you are not a seasoned Green tea drinker I would suggest you sweeten it to begin with. The greatest surprise was that even my partner liked it, which considering it is green (he wont go near my spirulina smoothies) was a miracle.
The GiveAway
If like me you are eager to give Matcha ago and would like to be in with the chance of winning a teapigs Matcha Kit featuring:
*30g tea of matcha green tea
*electric hand held whisk
*shot glass
then all you have to do is...
.......Leave a comment below telling us which Matcha Recipe you would like to try... Simple!!
Extra entries will be given for shares on facebook, twitter and Pinterest.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday 1st October
Good Luck
P.s ..... I know this is a cheeky shot but as I have your attention, if you have 2 seconds to vote for Moon to Moonin the Amara Blog awards i would be most grateful.... Vote here
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| The Modern Matcha Kit from teapigs |
I would like to try the Matcha Ice cream :)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard or tasted matcha..I don't think we have in Malta :O Anyways I'd go for the matcha cookies... I quite imagine myself dressed in a pineapple costume munching the cookies after a day of work :3
ReplyDeleteI would love to make Matcha cookies at home. I'd probably add dark chocolate bits to the mix to get matcha choco chip cookies. <3
ReplyDeleteI think I would become addicted to the matcha latte!!!!
ReplyDeleteooh, yum!! i'd love to make matcha latte, with a pinch of vanilla added :)
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Mmmmmmm, the Matcha Tiramisu looks and sounds so yummy :)
ReplyDeletei already make matcha latte and matcha ice cream, but i'm still looking for a really smashing matcha cookie recipe so that's the one for me!
ReplyDeleteThe matcha martini ! Oh yes, after being healthy and happily matcha-fuelled all week, what's wrong with a little indulgence at the weekend... Matcha Martini Bliss xo
ReplyDeleteI'll try a Matcha Martini!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try the match ice cream recipe!
ReplyDeleteOooh.. Icecream.. <3
ReplyDeleteI would like to try the Matcha Green Tea Crème Brûlée. I've tried several recipes with Yogi Tea and really liked the flavours, I'm curious to this new tea (for me). Haven't seen in before in The Netherlands.
ReplyDeleteI would have the Matcha cookies with some yogurth!
ReplyDeleteI want to try matcha latte but I'd like a matcha cocktail with milk and vodka. Like. White Russian but maybe a Green Russian instead. The dude abides.
ReplyDeleteHi Gabi - you have my vote!
ReplyDeleteNice work! I hope you win!
oh my gosh!! I think I would choose the cookie recipe because the whole concept of a green tea cookie is confusing yet VERY EXCITING! :)
ReplyDeleteMacha Latte to keep this nurse up for the night shift!
ReplyDelete~Voted for you, sweet Gabi~
ReplyDeleteI'd like the matcha latte yummm.
matcha ice cream!!
ReplyDeleteMatch Latte please! Nothing every looks better to me than a good old cup of tea. I usually serve mine (green or black) up with a splash of homemade brazil nut milk!
ReplyDeletematcha icecream <3
ReplyDeleteI think I'd try the Matcha Latte...it will keep me feeling cosy and warm during the dreary cold English winter months!
ReplyDeleteMatcha latte or ice cream surely!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMatcha tiramisu!
ReplyDeleteMatcha latte! Yes!!! Iam a tired mom in the am
ReplyDeleteI would totally make matcha cookies!
ReplyDeleteMatcha cookies look yummy!
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oohh... matcha latte!
ReplyDeleteNever tried matcha..it's not sold where I live! But I always see it on internet so..matcha latte,matcha ice cream and I would test matcha pancakes! 'cause I'm Italian maybe also matcha lasagne!
ReplyDeleteBtw, Thank you for giving me some peace with your blog, it's full of calm and energy. kiss,
giulia
Still hot here in Phoenix, Az so my recipe is Matcha Gelato!!
ReplyDeleteMatcha ice cream! Mmmmm (:
ReplyDeleteMatcha Martini sounds JUST UP MY ALLEY!! Love the colour too, more green than grasshopper to drink.....love the look of it! Cross fingers, Solveig from Oz : )
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to win in a big way! I haven't had matcha before and already know I'd make a latte and the cookies! Then maybe a little mixed with warm water as a paste as a base for a caffeine loaded facial mask for plumping up wrinkles when I have a special night planned! YAY!
ReplyDeleteHi ! The tiramisu would be very interesting ! I just love the color : )
ReplyDeleteI'd make a matcha latte! I used to enjoy matcha ice cream from time to time when I lived in Japan, so I'd probably want to try making that, too.
ReplyDeletematcha ice cream
ReplyDeleteI'm eager to try the matcha straight up with just water, but I would give the smoothie a try as well. Might also try it whipped with coconut cream.
ReplyDeleteOff to vote now. Good luck!
The tiramisu caught my eye immediately. I would definitely give that one a go!
ReplyDeleteI'd like the latte, nice and simple but I bet it tastes yum:)
ReplyDeleteI just love straight up matcha! It would be such a joy to start my day with wonderful, foamy mug full!
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to try the Matcha Latte.. then side it with Matcha Muffins! It sounds like an adorably fun breakfast, and I have seen recipes for Matcha Muffins that incorporate other healthy ingredients like banana and yogurt :)
ReplyDeleteThe Matcha martini sounds delicious!!
ReplyDeleteMacha Latte - wowieeee x
ReplyDeleteThey don't sell this stuff where I live!
ReplyDeleteFrom the suggested recipes, I'd love to twist the matcha latte and make it into a chai.
And venturing into more experimental endeavors, I'd love to create some sort of matcha raw vegan pie!
Yum!
Greetings from Puerto Rico
I'd love to try the Matcha Tiramisu!
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