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

FAQs

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.

Matcha powdered green tea is a natural source of all-day energy and may even take the edge off of appetite if you're fasting. That said, one of the most popular adaptations of matcha is to make it 'bulletproof' by adding some healthy fats: olive oil, MCT oil, or virtually any fat of your preference.

Please don't put milk in your good matcha, especially if you're drinking it for health reasons. The milk sticks to the polyphenols, which alters (not in a good way) the bioavailability (how well your body can absorb nutrients) of the matcha, and all the goodies just flush through.

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.

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.

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!

The brothy, savory flavor of matcha makes it an ideal partner with fish and shellfish of all kinds. Mild white fish, like tilapia, halibut, grouper, and cod, go well with matcha because of their subtle flavors and matcha's tasty umami.

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.

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.

Having matcha on an empty stomach can temporarily increase stomach acid levels, which can then cause an upset stomach,” she said. Caffeine may cause digestive discomfort by triggering digestive enzymes, causing an increase in gastric acid and speeding up your bowels, according to Healthline.

Should I put honey in my matcha? ›

You can make a delicious matcha latte at home with this recipe. A touch of honey balances the bitterness of matcha in this healthy latte recipe. For a nondairy latte, swap unsweetened almond, soy or coconut milk for the low-fat milk.

Here's the answer: Starbucks Matcha is technically not even Matcha, but rather just plain sugar! That's because it's a powdered mix of at least 51% pure added sugar, with some ground green tea added into it. To be considered true Matcha, there should be no added sugar, let alone more than half.

Green tea is consumed in a tea bag, which is steeped in hot water and then discarded. Matcha powder is whisked with hot water and then often combined with steamed milk to create a delicious frothy beverage, which means you're consuming the entire green tea leaf!

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!

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!

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.