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I am a huge fan of matcha and confirmed convert, both from a health and taste perspective and I can’t wait for it to become more readily available.
We find its best to let the balls dry out a bit before coating them otherwise the matcha gets absorbed into the ball and they won't look as vivid. grams or ½ teaspoon, which is what I use in my lattes has 68mg of caffeine, almost the same as a single shot of espresso 64mg. From this info alone you would have thought that they would have similar effects on energy levels. However, Matcha contains another component that coffee does not, called L-Theanine. L-Theanine is an amino acid or protein molecule that has a calming effect on the body, with the effect that the caffeine gives a sustained energy boost for 6-8 hours. On the other hand, coffee can raise adrenaline, cortisol and insulin levels, which in turn create jitter, nervousness. Matcha's L-Theanine promotes the GABA neurotransmitter pathway that can enhance mood, improve memory, and promote better concentration. Qualified chef, recipe developer and food writer, Liz O'Keefe is the home economist on LandScape magazine, writing 21 seasonal recipes per issue, and the former cookery editor of national foodie magazine, eat in. She has also travelled the world writing about food for business magazine Fresh Produce Journal and spent five years cooking in hotels and restaurants, before retraining as a journalist, and later studying food styling at Leiths.In a clean, glass bowl, whisk the egg whites with an electric whisk for 1-2 mins until all the white is fluffy and silky. Very slowly, add the sugar, a spoonful at a time, with the whisk on its slowest setting. Whisk for 3-4 mins until the mixture is stiff and flossy and forms ridged peaks without slipping in the bowl. Whisk in the matcha powder for 30 seconds only. Our mission is to provide a genuine alternative to coffee by offering consumers a similar experience and ritual that is part and parcel of the coffee culture; disrupting and converting long term coffee lovers to a healthier more ethical organic product in the form of matcha green tea.
Scoop large mounds of the meringue, spaced out from one another, on the prepared trays. Bake for 1 hour 30 mins, then turn the oven off, leaving the meringue to dry out for 2 hours. Place half of the raspberries and the honey in a food processor, then blend to a purée. Roughly break up the meringues with your hands or with the end of a rolling pin. Arrange half of the meringues between four serving glasses and top with half the raspberries, yoghurt and raspberry purée. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients and serve immediately. Add 100g of roasted hazelnuts, 150g of dates, 1 large heaped tablespoon of cocoa and 1 large heaped tablespoon of coconut oil to a blender. At Taiki Tea we're creating a fusion of "East meets East End", taking the traditional ceremonial elements of matcha tea and adding more than a smidge of East London's distinctive vibe and energy. We're working with new and emerging talented ceramicists on our matcha bowls to ensure that they equal the quality of our tea whilst also bringing the tea ceremony bang up to date.
Anti-oxidants
We source from the best organic matcha tea farmers in the beautiful region of Uji, Japan. Growing matcha without chemical fertilisers is slow going, so these guys and gals are dedicated Zen warriors on a mission to grow only the best. In a small clean bowl add around 20g of desiccated coconut (or ground almonds if your not a fan of coconut) and approx 5g of matcha and mix until the coconut is coated with the matcha. Anti-oxidants are molecules that protect us against damage to our cells, which means protection against disease on larger long-term scale. A varied high anti-oxidant diet reduces risk against everything from cancer, to heart disease, to Alzheimer’s. On a more immediate basis, it supports liver detoxification that keeps everything in tune, from your hormones to healthy skin and prevents oxidative stress which can lead to injury and illness. These catechins have been shown to work by supporting the liver. Increasing the liver's production of the mother of anti-oxidants glutathione, this, in turn, reduces cholesterol production and protects the liver cells themselves. On the flip side there is research that has shown that coffee can be toxic due to a mold that is present creating a by-product called Ochratoxin A. Fat burning Melissa brings several years of experience in retail management, product development and purchasing to Taiki Tea. Her previous roles include being a key member of the buying team at Boots.
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