Mighty Matcha

The caffeine levels of this tea are estimated by our Leaf Tea Experts.  The more teacups, the stronger the suggested caffeine level!

January Blues:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
1 cup of blueberries
3 tablespoons of natural yogurt
1/2 a banana
4 cubes of ice

1. Pop all ingredients into a blender.
2. Blitz until smooth
3. Pour into a glass. For a real health kick add some flax seed.

Kiwi Kick:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
3 tablespoons of natural yogurt
1 kiwi fruit
1 banana
1 teaspoon of almond butter
Squeeze of lemon

1. Pop all ingredients into a blender.
2. Blitz until smooth
3. Pour into a glass.

Kiwi Mango Matcha:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
1 Kiwi fruit
1/2 a Mango
1 teaspoon Flax seeds (for some extra Vitamin D in the winter sun!)

1. Pop all ingredients into a blender.
2. Blitz until smooth
3. Pour into a glass.

The Cold Buster:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
2500ml of Lemon and Ginger Tea
1 teaspoon honey

1. Brew a pot of Lemon and Ginger and stir in the honey. Leave to cool
2. Pour the cilled tea into a cocktail shaker add the Mighty Matcha and shake.
3. Pour into glass over ice.

Mighty Mango Matcha Medley :

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
1/2 a Mango
1 Peach
1/2 Banana

1. Pop all ingredients into a blender.
2. Blitz until smooth
3. Pour into a glass.

Coco Loco:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
250ml Coconut water
1. Add the coconut water to a cocktail shaker and add the matcha.
2. Shake it like a polaroid picture.
3. Pour into a glass.

Mighty Matcha Sweet Potato Brownies:

These Brownies are fabulous as not only do they taste fabulous they are Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Sugar Free!

100g Soya Spread
200g Raw chocolate ( conscious chocolate do a fabulous range)
200g baked sweet potato
125g Xylitol (Total Sweet)
2 eggs
50g Gluten Free plain flour (can also use brown rice flour)
50g Ground Almonds
1 tsp Mighty Matcha Powder
100g chopped walnuts
1. Line a 20cm square tray-bake tin with nonstick paper or foil, and heat the oven to 180C.
2. Melt the Soya spread in a saucepan, break up 100g of the raw chocolate and stir until that’s melted.
3. In a bowl, with an electric whisk beat the sweet potato flesh with the Xylito
4. Add butter and chocolate and beat.
5. Add the eggs and beat
6. Sift in the flour and mighty matcha and stir. Add the ground almond and mix until fully combined.
7. Fold in the walnuts and remaining broken up raw chocolate.
8. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for about 20-25 minutes
9. Let it cool totally until you enjoy!

Breakfast of champions:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
40g Scottish Porridge oats

1. Stir together the porridge oats and Mighty Matcha and add 250ml of water or milk (soya or almond milk can be used)
2. Place in a microwave for 2 minutes (or for us more traditional folk heat on the hob for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly)
3. stir and cook in the microwave for a further 30 seconds
4. Leave to stand for two minutes then enjoy
5. For an extra health kick add some seeds and blueberries or for those with a sweeter tooth add a teaspoon of honey

Mighty Matcha Yogurt:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
4 tablespoons of Natural Yogurt
1 teaspoon of honey

1. Pop the yogurt into a a bowl, add the Mighty Matcha and stir.
2. drizzle on some honey and for that extra boost add blueberries and seeds.

Mighty Matcha Latte:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
250ml milk (Soya milk and almond milk can also be used)
1 teaspoon of honey

1. Pop all ingredients into a mug and heat in a pan or the microwave for 3 minutes
2. Whisk. You can use a hand held whisk or a latte whisk (we buy ours here http://www.lakeland.co.uk/11733/Aerolatte-To-Go)
3. Heat for another minute then enjoy!

Mighty Matcha Hot chocolate:

1 teaspoon of Mighty Matcha powder
250ml milk (Soya milk and almond milk can also be used)
2 teaspoons Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows

1. Pop all ingredients into a mug and heat in a pan or the microwave for 3 minutes
2. Whisk. You can use a hand held whisk or a latte whisk (we buy ours here http://www.lakeland.co.uk/11733/Aerolatte-To-Go)
3. Heat for another minute, add some marshmallows and enjoy this proper winter warmer!

Yame, Fukuoka, Japan