MATCHA CHALLENGE RECAP ∙ featuring testimonials from team members ∙ The end of a challenge marks the beginning of a new and improved you. We dived into 2021 by introducing a wellness-boosting challenge: drink matcha each day for the month of January. Starting the year by practicing healthy habits that nourish our mind and body seemed especially important this year and matcha was here to help! Matcha improves brain function, is packed full of antioxidants, and reduces risk of cancer, and there are so many ways to use it! We shared brew tips, matcha recipes, and interesting facts on the history and uses of matcha throughout the month, and now as the month closes out, we wanted to share...
MATCHA LAVENDER LEMONADE floral ∙ citrusy ∙ herbaceous Welcome back to another Monday inspired by the goodness of Matcha! This month we challenged you to incorporate Matcha into your daily routine - and today is the final Monday of our full month of Matcha! Matcha is antioxidant rich, promotes healthy brain function, and elevates overall wellness. Check out this bright, fresh, and mood boosting Matcha recipe. ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS Steeped Lavender Sage Lemonade tea 4-5 lemons Orange Blossom Honey Unflavored sparkling water 1 tsp Matcha a pinch of dried lavender INSTRUCTIONS Steep Lavender Sage Lemonade with a generous amount of Orange Blossom Honey in your Takeya Flash Chill Iced Tea Maker and allow to chill. Dump tea leaves from filter and set aside. Mix 1 tsp. of Matcha into about an...
What is Matcha? Matcha is a powdered green tea. While Matcha is commonly known as a Japanese green tea today, it is believed to have originated from China during the Tang Dynasty, from 618 to 907. During those times, tea leaves were pressed into tea cakes for easy storage and transportation. To make tea, the caked tea leaves were ground into a fine powder, and then mixed with salt, water, and sometimes other natural flavors, such as fruits and flowers. It is believed that a Japanese buddhist named Eisai brought buddhism and matcha from China to Japan in 1191. How is Matcha produced? Like many green teas, Matcha comes from tea leaves that have been shaded. When the leaves go...
The Brain Powering Matcha Smoothie Bowl Welcome back to another Monday inspired by the goodness of Matcha. This month we are challenging you to incorporate Matcha into your daily routine - because we believe self-care should be a daily habit. Matcha is antioxidant rich, promotes healthy brain function, and elevates overall wellness. Check out this creamy, fresh and brain powering Matcha recipe. ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk of choice, plus more as needed to allow for blending 1 small frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks 2 tsp Mexican Vanilla Bean Paste handful of fresh spinach 20 drops OBTC Brainiac Tincture 2 tsp OBTC Matcha Powder INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients and blend until consistency is smooth. Add more milk for...
The Coconut Orange Matcha Refresher 🌞 Fresh & Sunshiny 🌞 Welcome back to another Monday inspired by the goodness of Matcha. This month we are challenging you to incorporate Matcha into your daily routine - because we believe self-care should be a daily habit. Matcha is antioxidant rich, promotes healthy brain function, and elevates overall wellness. Check out this REFRESHING Matcha recipe. ⬇︎ INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup fresh ground ginger root 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 1/2 tsp Matcha INSTRUCTIONS Combine water and honey in a small saucepan until the honey is dissolved. Add ginger and orange juice, and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes....
