The Best Healthy Matcha Recipes • Fit Mitten Kitchen (2024)

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What is the healthiest way to consume matcha? ›

If you want to reap all the health benefits that come hand-in-hand with matcha green tea, the best way to drink matcha is with as little sugar and honey as possible. A little bit never hurts every once in a while, but making a habit of drinking real, organic matcha will help you feel great all day long.

Swapping out the sugary syrup for an all natural sweetener like honey, maple syrup or agave nectar is the best place to start because those sweeteners add both sweetness AND flavour (my personal favourite is honey for the flavour)!

Good matcha changes everything, of course. Please don't put milk in your good matcha, especially if you're drinking it for health reasons.

Incorporate Matcha into Smoothies

Blend matcha with spinach, banana, and almond milk for a delicious and energizing green smoothie that can keep you feeling full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to your weight loss plan.

Matcha green tea is made from powdered green tea leaves. Unlike regular green tea, Matcha green tea is believed to exert beneficial effects on the gut microbiota, as it is richer in nutrients such as tea catechins and insoluble dietary fiber.

While you can drink matcha daily, it is high in caffeine and may contain traces of pesticides and other chemicals. The beneficial compounds it contains, such as catechins, may be harmful in high quantities. It's best to consume matcha in moderation, for instance, 1–2 cups of tea per day or up to 2 teaspoons of matcha.

Various sweeteners, including natural ones like honey, maple syrup, and stevia, can be used to add a touch of sweetness to your matcha green tea. You can even opt for more subtle sweeteners such as fruit-based syrups or dairy and non-dairy milk options like almond milk, oat milk, and soy milk.

Because of the added sugar and cheap green tea powder used, drinking a matcha latte from Starbucks or Dunkin' is not the healthiest way to consume matcha - making yourself your favorite matcha drink at home is!

What are the downsides to matcha? There's a myriad of health and wellness benefits to matcha but ultimately, as a tea it is still a caffeinated beverage and naturally, overconsumption can affect moods, heart health and concentration – similar to that of coffee overdose.

Matcha and milk is the classic pairing when it comes to complementing matcha's natural flavor. Whether you're using whole milk (a classic which we wholeheartedly recommend!) or plant-based milks like oat milk, soy milk, or almond milk, a matcha latte is a tried and true way to enjoy this tea.

What milk tastes best in matcha? ›

In between whole and fat-free falls 2% or reduced-fat milk, which is considered an agreeable pairing for matcha lattes, as it retains a foamy, creamy texture but tones down the heavy, rich flavor of whole milk.

Those treated with a high dose of green tea extract for 12-weeks resulted in significant weight loss, reduced waist circumference, and decreased plasma levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein.

There are 2 reasons I recommend having your matcha with breakfast or after eating: Having matcha on an empty stomach can temporarily increase stomach acid levels which can then cause an upset stomach. If you're sensitive to caffeine, you may also feel more lightheaded or your heart may feel like it's racing.

Matchas with lower caffeine levels, such as the popular matcha from Japan, tend to be better for weight loss, while those with higher caffeine levels, such as matcha from China, may cause a spike in blood pressure and heart rate.

If you are drinking Matcha for health reasons, we suggest drinking Matcha with just hot or cold water for maximum absorption of nutrients. How to make it with just water? Whisk or shake (in our Tea Shaker) to combine and enjoy!

While it's true that making matcha with hot water can release L-theanine, heat does not destroy the nutrients, so drinking matcha both iced or hot is wonderful! In fact, cold brew matcha is so easy, and you'll experience the same benefits!

Matcha is high in caffeine (even more than coffee and other green or black tea!) so consume it wisely. Matcha is much better without adding dairy-based milk because that appears to lower its antioxidant benefits.