Matcha Is #winning - The Flavor Project Matcha Review

Hey guys!

I've got another recommendation for you today -- Matcha! If you don't know what matcha is, i'll explain:

Matcha, meaning powdered tea, is a fine powder made from special grown green tea plants. It's green in color and earthy in smell (duh!). It's packed with more antioxidants than regular green tea (a 10:1 ratio!) and has better health benefits because of it. It's literally a super tea, and I highly recommend.

Because of the health benefits of Matcha, it's good for anyone suffering from fatigued, sluggish moods. In short, if you need a quick boost or pick-me-up, try this out. 

I have tried four different kinds of matcha and none compare to the smoothness and quality of The Flavor Project's Original Matcha. (Great packaging too, amirite?!)

If original isn't to your liking, they offer blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla. I've only tried original, but strawberry and vanilla sound like heaven. I'll definitely buy those someday!

Why do you need it?

1. Packed with nutrients

2. Aids in weight loss

3. Improves concentration

4. Loads of vitamins

5. Natural detox

6. Prevents disease

7. Fights cancers

8. Plenty of fiber

9. Improves mood

10. Helps blood sugar and cholesterol

Much like normal green tea, matcha is very beneficial to the body and soul. The only difference is matcha contain higher levels of these, giving you more bang for your buck.

In comparison to other brands I tried, this green tea is much smoother and much easier to work with. I read something a while ago that explained that there are different grades of matcha, so maybe you'll want to check that out as some are meant to be more bitter than others. According to some, matcha is an acquired taste, however I don't see it as THAT bitter or odd. It's tea, and if you're one to try different teas out, you're bound to come by some that are stronger or more bitter than others. I suggest being open minded before you judge anything new, you can't be too harsh, ya know. The matcha in particular was much easier to get used to. Past attempted have left a bad taste in my mouth that made me scared to try a different one. With this, there's no worry for that!

For me, matcha was a bit difficult to make without it tasting like gross tree bark Temperatures and times are very important when making, just like with making other teas. Here are the steps I took to create the perfect glass:

1. Add 1tsp to a glass

2. Add heated water (I didn't have a thermometer when I first made it so I wont add the exact heat)

3. Pour water

4. Add sweetener (and milk if that's your forte)

5. Shake!

(I tried how it said on the package but if you don't have the right tools it might not work for you.)

That's how I did it, but you might want to experiment with your own tastes.Some like more bitter tasting and some like more milky, I don't want to influence that. But I added 2 recipes below that I liked or want to try, I hope you do, too!

Straight from the Recipe Blog, I chose :

Matcha Banana Smoothie

INGREDIENTS
1 banana, peeled, cut into chunks, and frozen overnight
1 cup plain unsweetened soy milk
1 1/2 teaspoons agave nectar or Honey (non vegan)
1 teaspoon matcha (Japanese green tea) powder
DIRECTIONS:
Add banana, soy milk, agave (or Honey Non Vegan), and matcha to blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

I asked the company if they had a favorite, and they recommended the Mango Green Tea Pops which I hope to try later in the summer. Here's the recipe:

5 ingredient popsicles with one layer of sweet mango and one layer of antioxidant-packed green tea. Creamy, naturally sweet and so perfect for summer.

Ingredients
Green Tea Layer
1 tsp matcha green tea powder
2/3 cup full fat (or light) coconut milk
2-3 tsp agave nectar or maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
Mango Layer
1 cup fresh mango, cubed
1/4 cup full fat or light coconut milk
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
Depending on which layer you want on the top of the popsicle, prepare that first. I went with green tea.
Add coconut milk, matcha powder and agave to blender and blend until smooth. Divide evenly between popsicle molds – mine makes 6 small pops, so adjust as needed.
Pop in the freezer to set briefly while you prepare the next layer. This will help them form two distinguished layers that don’t run together.
Rinse out blender and add mango, coconut milk and lemon juice. Blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Pour over the green tea layer, tap to remove air bubbles, and gently insert popsicles sticks. Freeze for at least a few hours or until completely set.
Remove from molds and enjoy! Store extras in a freezer-safe bag for up to a couple weeks, though best when fresh.

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xoxo,

Niki X.

Disclaimer: I received this product for review either free or heavily discounted. The review is in my own words, from my own thoughts, and are my own opinions. My review is unbiased and honest.