Morning Matcha Recipes - 5 Deliciously Healthy Breakfast Drinks! (2024)

FAQs

How to drink matcha every morning? ›

Add around 1 teaspoon of matcha powder to the warmed bowl or cup, depending on your desired beverage strength. Pour 6 ounces of hot water into the bowl or cup. Using a bamboo matcha whisk or electric frother, whisk briskly until the matcha is smooth and foamy on top.

I've loved drinking matcha this way since Jack and I took our first trip to Japan years ago, and I still make myself a cup almost every morning. To me, it's the perfect way to start the day. It's energizing and calming both at once, and above all else, it's delicious.

Matcha is a high-grade green tea ground into powdered form. The green tea powder is whisked into hot water, instead of steeped, to form a frothy drink. The meditative act of preparing, presenting, and sipping matcha is the backbone of the Japanese tea ceremony.

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.

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.

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 only time to avoid Matcha is right before sleeping.

To incorporate Matcha tea into your weight loss plan, drink it between meals. Sipping Matcha tea with your snacks may help keep your appetite in check while you follow a reduced-calorie diet.

Ceremonial Grade Matcha:

This is the best tasting and highest quality Matcha available. Usually Ceremonial Grade Matcha is whisked with hot water and drunk without additional flavours or blends. Enriched with a huge number of health benefits, ceremonial Grade Matcha is 'the' tea of traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

The tea naturally increases your body's total calories burned by boosting your metabolic rate. It also increases the heat produced by the body during physical activity. This sends a signal to the body to burn off more calories and get rid of fat stores in different areas, such as the belly.

Does matcha stain teeth? ›

Matcha can stain your teeth over time. Matcha, like other types of tea, contains natural compounds known as tannins. Tannins are a type of polyphenol that can bind to proteins in saliva and form a film on teeth, potentially leading to tooth discolouration over time.

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 is often associated with providing an energy boost due to its caffeine content, often ranging between 18.9 and 44.4 mg per gram. (1) However, there's some evidence that it may also be used to promote better sleep for some people.

So, when looking for a morning brew that will give you the benefits of a caffeine hit without the side effects or afternoon caffeine crash, switching to matcha is the perfect choice.