It’s the tea on everyone’s lips. Dubbed a ‘superfood’, matcha has found its way into cafes, cakes and even skincare. Here we give you the scoop on this tasty tea. WHAT IS MATCHA? Matcha is a fine-grade powdered Japanese green tea, rich in antioxidants and high in caffeine. It is produced in nearly the same […]
We’re very lucky to have a qualified Naturopath on staff in our Kotara store. Hayley has kindly shared one of her favourite recipes with us. These little gems are super healthy and a Naturopath approved snack. Thanks Hayley! Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup unsalted almonds 1 tbsp cocoa butter (or coconut butter) 1 tbsp coconut […]
Our culinary-inclined Indooroopilly manager, Janikka, road tested the following Maccha White Chocolate with Genmaicha recipe, courtesy of Dearna – creator of the blog To Her Core. Needless to say, the results were both stunning and yummy. Photos courtesy of Janikka M Ingredients 120g cacao butter, roughly chopped 2 – 3 Tbsp raw honey 1 tsp […]
Our new Maccha Latte 2 Go is a delicious green tea pick-me-up perfect for mixing into milk-based beverages. As the name of course suggests, this powder makes an amazingly flavoured hot latte but we decided to experiment with something a little colder — perfect for those who want the temperature of their drinks to match the weather. Quick and easy, these […]
With maccha still maintaining its popularity, people are discovering more and more ways of enjoying the powdered pleasure of this traditional Japanese green tea. Whipping up a quick smoothie is a tasty and convenient way to reap the benefits of all the antioxidants, amino acids, and chlorophyll found in maccha. On the other hand, sometimes […]
For a refreshing iced tea why not try this lovely Maccha Mint recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups filtered water 2 teaspoons Maccha green tea powder 2 cups crushed ice 1 lime, sliced handfuls of mint optional: honey or cane sugar (or minty simple syrup, see notes below) Instructions: Using a cocktail shaker (or a large jar […]
Maccha (or matcha) is the superfood on everyone’s lips — probably because its versatility stems beyond that of just a cup of tea. Used in a number of delicious and creative drinks, desserts, and health food recipes, maccha is the ingredient that has piqued an interest from tea drinkers and non-tea drinkers alike. This traditional […]
A lot of us don’t mind a smoothie to get us going in the morning but how about getting your breakfast and caffeine fix all in one with this Banana and Maccha Green Tea Smoothie. Ingredient: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Maccha green tea powder 2 tablespoons (30 ml) hot water 1 ripe banana, cut into […]
These cookies look like something you would buy from an upmarket bakery for a special treat but they’re actually nice and easy to make. So if you’re looking to impress your friends or work colleagues with some amazing looking cookies then give this recipe a try – you won’t be disappointed! For The Cookies 2 1/2 […]
The kids will love these Maccha Oreos but they’re also great for a formal or casual afternoon tea party too. Everyone likes a talking piece and these cookies are definitely that. Not only do they look great, they taste great too! They also keep well in a container in the fridge so why not make […]