Warming Matcha Drink

By Bounty & Soul | June 21, 2019

Warming Matcha Drink

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Blending with hot water or plant milk for a hot or cold tea! Added into a smoothie! Added into baked goods such as brownies, cupcakes, and cookies! Mix it into your oatmeal! Sprinkle a little on your popcorn or trail mix!
Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ teaspoon matcha powder
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or another sweetening alternative
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • ¾ cup plant milk almond, soy, oat, hemp, etc.

Instructions

  • Add matcha to serving mug with sweetener of choice and hot water. Whisk ingredients together until completely dissolved. Heat plant milk on stove top until hot and steamy. Pour plant milk into mug, stir together. Enjoy!

Notes

High in antioxidants, particularly catechins that can provide immune boosting benefits!
Provides a natural mood boost and caffeine boost, containing about 72 mg of caffeine per 2 grams of tea.
Can boost the metabolism nad detoxify the body
Can be calming and relaxing due to the amino acid L-theanine