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16 WAYS TO DRINK MATCHA

TASTY RECIPES FOR LATTES, SMOOTHIES, ENERGY SHOTS & MOCKTAILS

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When you drink Epic Matcha, you’re participating in a 1,000 year-old journey. Matcha green tea can be traced back to ancient China, where it was first introduced by Buddhist monks. The bright green brew soon traveled to Japan, and became an integral part of the Zen lifestyle. Today, Epic Matcha brings the potent superfood to you. Known for calming the mind without causing drowsiness, matcha has been used to enhance meditation for centuries. It helps to create a feeling of relaxed awareness, without the same crash as caffeine. These effects are due to a high concentration of L-Theanine, a naturally occurring amino acid that stimulates the production of alpha waves in the brain – a sign of mental calmness. Matcha is a stone-ground, fine powder made from the highest quality green tea leaves. Each serving of matcha is full of amino acids, vitamins and minerals – much more so than any other type of tea. Matcha has been harvested and processed the same way for hundreds of years. For weeks before the harvest, the tender green tea leaves are shaded from the sunlight. With no sun, the leaves increase their production of chlorophyll and amino acids, turning a darker shade of green. The finest buds are gathered by hand, and then dried. After removing the stems from the leaves, they are stone-ground into a soft, talc-like powder with a brilliant green hue. Only then can the leaves be called matcha. If you desire a calm state of mind, renewed energy, and improved health, tap into the ancient secret of the monks. Take the journey for yourself, and try adding Epic Matcha to your daily diet. Discover what the powers of matcha can do for you.

True Story.WHERE DID MATCHA COME FROM?

The Epic SuperfoodAre you looking for the perfect superfood? Green tea has been proven to help to flush your body of free radicals and toxins, harmful substances that make you more susceptible to illnesses, weight gain, and even cancer. However, not all green teas provide the same level of protection that your body needs. Benefit fully from the powers of this superfood by choosing a green tea product that intensifies the health benefits of the leaf: Epic Matcha.

WHAT MAKES MATCHA GREEN TEA MORE POWERFUL THAN OTHER GREEN TEAS?Matcha tea blends use more of the actual leaf to get the best flavor and, more importantly, the highest nutritional value. When you prepare ordinary green tea, you steep and strain out the leaves. With matcha green tea, you dissolve the leaves and drink them whole. Just one serving of matcha has the nutritional equivalent of 10 servings of ordinary green tea, including vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants.

WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS?Antioxidants are naturally occurring chemical compounds that lower the risk of serious illnesses and chronic health conditions. Fruits and vegetables offer a fair amount of antioxidants, but matcha green tea supplies many, many more. According to an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) test carried out by nutrition experts at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, matcha provides as much as twenty times more antioxidants than pomegranates. While a pomegranate might contain roughly 105 units per gram on an ORAC test, matcha tea provides you with 1,300 units per gram!

BALANCED ENERGY WITHOUT THE CRASHDo you drink tea or coffee in the morning? Most people enjoy caffeinated beverages after they wake up – and suffer from the corresponding energy crash later in the day. Matcha green tea doesn’t contain nearly as much caffeine as coffee and black tea, so you can avoid crashing in the afternoon. But matcha green tea does contain healthy nutrients that give your body a naturally sustaining energy level. You’ll feel alert yet relaxed throughout the day – never jittery. Need more energy? You’re not alone. Recent studies show that matcha green tea can increase physical endurance throughout the day by 24%. Even if you aren’t planning on climbing Mt. Everest or running a marathon, matcha green tea can help you stay focused and energized all day long.

A NATURAL RESOURCEMatcha green tea is all natural, without any added stimulants or artificial ingredients that are toxic to the body. Unlike other stimulating foods, drinks or medications, matcha has no side effects. The vivid green color that you see is a sign of matcha’s high level of antioxidants. Chlorophyll is the key element that gives green teas and plants their deep green color. Chlorophyll is an extremely powerful antioxidant, and matcha green tea is loaded with it. Some matcha tea brands, like Epic Matcha, are actually grown to create the deepest green shade possible. A more vibrant, rich green means that the matcha is higher in chlorophyll and nutritional value – and that you’ll benefit even more from its many health benefits.

ENHANCED WEIGHT LOSSDrinking matcha green tea may also help you lose weight. Not only is matcha almost calorie-free, it can increase your metabolism by helping your body burn fat. Studies show that matcha green tea can quadruple the rate of your metabolism.

Matcha Green Tea Health Benefits

BeveragesSmoothies, Lattes, Mocktails & Drinks

1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder (ceremonial grade)1 cup hot water (not quite boiling – 165°F to 180°F)

Epic Matcha Ceremonial Tea - an Ancient Tradition

Harmony. Grace. Respect. The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is much more than a pause for refreshments – it’s a spiritual experience that recognizes the special nature of the present

moment, and the present company. Aesthetics are an integral part of the ritualized performance art, including clothing, flowers, sweets, and every single movement of the hand.

Create your own matcha ceremony with the recipe below, and enjoy a mindful moment of reflection and tranquility.

Epic Ritual

Ingredients

Clean all of your utensils well, and then scoop the matcha into a bowl or cup. Ladle, or slowly pour, the hot water on top of the matcha. Using a traditional bamboo matcha whisk or a

handheld electronic milk frother, whisk the mixture until a light foam covers the top. If desired, add a natural sweetener like honey, stevia or agave. Always serve your guests before yourself.

Watch a simple instruction video at www.EpicMatcha.com/tea/ Ceremonial Epic Matcha available on our website: www.EpicMatcha.com/matcha-green-tea-powder-products/

Six SmoothiesBanana Matcha SmoothieMix in blender until smoothe: ½ banana (frozen), 1 cup almond milk (vanilla), ½ cup ice, 1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder, 1 serving of protein powder of your choice.

Berry JuliusMix in blender until smoothe: ½ cup orange juice (chilled), 1/3 cup blueberries, 1/3 cup strawberries (chopped), ½ banana (sliced), 2 teaspoons Epic Matcha green tea powder, 1 teaspoon warm water.

SereniTEA SmoothieMix in blender until smoothe: ½ cup spinach (steam beforehand), ½ cup sliced bananas, ½ cup orange juice (chilled), 1/3 cup coconut water, ¼ of an avocado, 2 teaspoons Epic Matcha green tea powder, 1 teaspoon agave nectar.

ImmuniTEA Berry Matcha SmoothieMix in blender until smoothe: ½ cup frozen raspberries, ½ cup frozen strawberries, 1/3 cup broccoli (steam beforehand), 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 4 oz 100% real pomegranate juice, 2 teaspoons Epic Matcha green tea powder, ½ teaspoon honey.

Zenergy Morning SmoothieMix in blender until smoothe: 1 ½ cup steamed broccoli, 1 cup mango (diced), ½ cup strawberries (chopped), ½ cup pineapple juice, 1 banana (sliced), 1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder.

Starbucks-like Matcha FrappuccinoMix in blender until smoothe: 1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder, ¼ cup heavy whipped cream (cold), ¼ cup water (cold or iced water), 1-½ cups Ice, 3 tablespoons vanilla syrup or favorite flavor of syrup.

Hint: Use Culinary Epic Matcha for the rest of the

recipes in this book.

½ cup vanilla almond milk½ teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder

Ice

Place everything into a cocktail shaker, shaking for about 15 seconds. Strain into a shot glass and drink.

½ cup orange and carrot juice1 teaspoon wheatgrass

1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder

Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend until powder is mixed into the liquid. Enjoy!

Focus-boosting power shot.

Almond Matcha Shaker Shot

Epic BoosterAids digestion with a boost of energy.

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup warm milk1/3 cup warm water

1 teaspoon raw honey or almond milk for sweetness1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder

1. In a bowl add water and slowly whisk in green tea powder. 2. Stir in honey or almond milk to sweeten. 3. Pour into a blender along with warm milk. 4. Blend until frothy.5. Pour into a cup and enjoy.

If you’re a little short on time in the morning (and who isn’t?), try this quick matcha latte. This rich, frothy and sweet latte will give you an energy

and health boost. For an even healthier choice, use organic tea in your latte.

Quick Epic Matcha Latte

A latte for when time is short.

Ingredients

¾ cup milk of choice1 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder1 teaspoon organic honey or agave nectar

1. Bring water to a boil.2. Add the Epic Matcha green tea powder to the bottom of your coffee mug of choice.3. In a small saucepan bring milk of choice to a simmer over low heat. Slowly pour boiling water into coffee mug with green tea powder. Whisk slowly as you pour. Tip the mug and pour in the milk (this creates that signature latte foam).4. Sweeten with honey or agave nectar.

5. Sip and enjoy.

Epic Matcha LatteThere’s nothing better than a latte in the morning.

It’s warm, tastes great and has that signature foam on the top that gives you that little latte mustache. The only problem with traditional lattes is that they’re

packed with caffeine, calories and fat which are unhealthy for you. Matcha green tea lattes are healthy alternatives for getting your mornings started.

Ingredients

¾ cup sparkling water2 teaspoons warm water

1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder2 lime wedges

Ice cubes

Refreshing, bubbly, simple.

Let’s face it, sparkling drinks are fun. They’re bubbly, refreshing and pair well with almost any meal. This Lime Sparkler is a beautiful drink with a lovely green hue. Also, the unique flavor of Epic Matcha green tea powder combined with lime makes

it a delicious drink that’s so simple to make, yet makes such a huge statement.

Lime Sparkler

1. Add a lime wedge to the bottom of a small glass and muddle. 2. Fill glass with a few ice cubes. 3. In a small bowl, combine matcha powder and warm water. Mix.4. Pour into a glass along with sparking water. 5. Stir until all ingredients are blended well.6. Squeeze remaining lime wedge on top.

Ingredients

½ cup 100% orange juice, chilled¼ cup hot water

2 ½ teaspoons Stevia natural sweetener1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder

Ice cubes

1. Place a few ice cubes into a tall glass. 2. In a small bowl combine stevia natural sweetener, matcha and hot water. Stir until sweetener is dissolved.3. Pour matcha green tea mixture over ice.4. Pour chilled orange juice on top.

A morning “mocktail”

If you’re looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage, then this “mocktail” is a nice change to your usual choice of drinks. A matcha orange cocktail is subtly

sweet, earthy, tart and bursting with orange flavor. You can make this drink for yourself or make it for your friends. It’s a wonderful alternative to any occasion and can be served to your guests in a clear glass to show off the drink’s vibrant color.

Epic Sunrise

Ingredients

Juice from half of a lime2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder1 teaspoon agave nectar

Ice cubes

Place ingredients into a blender and mix.

½ cup seedless cucumber slices¼ cup carrot juice¼ cup ice, crushed

3 oz steamed spinach, chilled before blending

3 oz steamed broccoli, chilled before blending

3 oz. plain yogurt2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons Epic Matcha green tea powder

After the spinach and broccoli has been chilled, add spinach and broccoli along with all the other ingredients into a blender. Blend until well combined and smooth.

Matcha GingeradeLeaner Greener

Refresher When you add ginger to matcha green tea, you create a whole new experience.

Iced matcha gingerade is sweet, aromatic, tangy and really easy to make.

This refresher is a healthy beverage that satisfies the taste buds, and is loaded with phytochemicals and antioxidants.

IngredientsIngredients

¼ cup lemon sorbet4 oz soda water or ginger ale, chilled

4-5 leaves of mint, chopped1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powder

1. Add lemon sorbet, mint, lemon juice and green tea powder into a blender. 2. Pulse until blended (the goal is to simply mix ingredients while avoiding a smooth texture).3. Pour into a champagne glass. 4. Top with bubbly and enjoy.

A bellismo citris “mocktail”

This is a non-alcoholic version of a champagne cocktail that is pure perfection. They are light, sweet, and fruity - they also look pretty in the glass. Ciao Matcha Bella in particular is bellissimo!

Its taste is a balanced combination of sweet and citrusy, highlighted by mint. This mocktail is basically a bellini on matcha.

Ciao Matcha Bella

Ingredients

2 oz sparkling ginger ale5-6 mint leaves, plus a few for garnish

Juice of 1 lime1 tablespoon sugar or agave nectar

1 teaspoon Epic Matcha green tea powderCrushed ice

1. In a glass add mint leaves, lime juice, sugar and green tea powder.2. Mix until all the sugar is dissolved and the mint is fragrant.3. Fill the glass with ice. 4. Top with ginger ale5. Stir to distribute flavors. 6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Minty Matcha MojitoA cool, refreshing classic “mocktail”

Everyone loves a mojito. It is cool, refreshing, has that nice hint of fresh mint and maybe a splash of rum. The only way to make it better would be to add a special ingredient that is full of antioxidants, gives you energy and adds a unique taste - matcha green tea. This mojito has health benefits and an amazing taste, all

wrapped up into one cocktail.

Ingredients