About Matcha Fun
Recipes
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Matcha Ice Cubes
Used to have matcha lattes ready-to-go! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon matcha 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake.Shake vigorously to mix well....
Matcha Ice Cubes
Used to have matcha lattes ready-to-go! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon matcha 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake.Shake vigorously to mix well....
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Matcha Lemonade
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 tbsp matcha 1/2 cup lemonade 1 cup ice Sweetener Put water and matcha into cocktail shaker.Always add water in first since the matcha can...
Matcha Lemonade
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 tbsp matcha 1/2 cup lemonade 1 cup ice Sweetener Put water and matcha into cocktail shaker.Always add water in first since the matcha can...
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Matcha Latte
An easy recipe for preparing at home to enjoy with breakfast or as a snack. One part matcha with one part frothed, warm milk makes for a cozy drinking experience...
Matcha Latte
An easy recipe for preparing at home to enjoy with breakfast or as a snack. One part matcha with one part frothed, warm milk makes for a cozy drinking experience...
Benefits*
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Working Memory & Focus
When paired with caffeine in matcha, l-theanine does fantastic things for the brain. Drinking matcha may help help sharpen your memory, improve your focus, and shorten your reaction time. This makes matcha especially great to sip on during a hectic work day or before a big test.
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Glowing Skin
Many of the beneficial components of matcha have been researched for their anti-cancer properties. There are extensive cohort studies which examine consumption of green tea and inverse effects of gastric cancers. One such study in Cancer Causes & Control consisting of over 1,400 individuals, found consumption of green tea was associated with lower risk of stomach cancer.
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Weight Loss
The National Institute for Health states that green tea “increases energy expenditure and fat oxidation, reduces lipogenesis and fat absorption,” and has a “possible modest effect on body weight.”
One clinical trial in Obesity followed 76 overweight individuals for four months, determining that daily consumption of a green tea beverage aids in weight loss.
