Matcha Maker Smoothie

How to make Matcha Maker Smoothie Recipe - Matcha, a finely milled green tea powder, is used in Japanese tea ceremonies. Drinking matcha delivers far more nutrients to your system than sipping common green tea. When you drink matcha, you are drinking the ground whole leaf as opposed to just the brewed tea achieved by steeping the leaves. Matcha is extremely high in antioxidant content, and, as discovered by tufts University researchers, is significantly higher in antioxidants than pomegranates or blueberries. It has a naturally robust and nutty flavor, which marries harmoniously with coconut. Though it does contain caffeine, the amount in this smoothie is only one-fourth of that of a 12-ounce (355 ml) cup of coffee. In addition, the caffeine in matcha has an alkalinizing effect on the body rather than an acidic response like that of coffee and colas. The slightly “green” taste of the matcha is delicately balanced with sweet fresh dates, creamy coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Flax adds a delicate nutty flavor and delivers essential fatty acids to ensure your teatime is packed with brain-nourishing nutrients.