My Lazy Girl Matcha Recipe

my morning drink that I make on the reg 🍵 🤍

The long awaited matcha recipe — right to your inbox

If you’ve been following me on the ‘gram for a while now, then you know that matcha has my heart 🤍

When I ditched the coffee a few years ago, I knew I still needing a lil something something

cause is a morning routine even a morning routine if it doesn’t have a warm beverage?

answer: we discovered it was a resounding no 😂

so we’re diving into benefits, sourcing and the matcha recipe below 👇

Why Matcha?

In the realm of wellness beverages, matcha stands out.

Derived from finely ground green tea leaves, matcha has garnered attention not only for its distinctive flavor but also for its potential health-promoting properties.

so what makes it so special?

Matcha is not just any ole’ green tea

it's a concentrated form of green tea that involves shading the tea plants for several weeks before harvest.

This process boosts the chlorophyll and amino acid content, particularly L-theanine, which is responsible for matcha's unique calming effect.

The combination of caffeine + L-theanine = a gentle energy boost with a sense of calm and focus.

Unlike coffee, where caffeine absorption can lead to rapid spikes and crashes in energy levels, the presence of L-theanine in matcha results in a more gradual release of caffeine.

This smooth energy curve supports sustained alertness but also reduces the likelihood of caffeine-induced anxiety or agitation.

but it does waaayyy more than just that:

• contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which can module estrogen levels, support skin health, and even PCOS

• has chlorophyll, a natural detoxifier that helps rid the body of toxins and impurities. By supporting the body's natural detoxification processes, chlorophyll in matcha contributes to clearer, more radiant skin from within.

• can support blood sugar stability and insulin sensitivity

a quick note: you don’t have to switch to matcha. This is what works best for me. If you want to know more about why I switched to matcha and ditched the coffee, check out the articles below; however, you need to do what works best for you, your taste preferences, diet, lifestyle, etc.

How Much Coffee Is Too Much?

The Sunday Sanctuary #3

How Do I Pick The Right Matcha?

okay okay okay if you’re immediately just like “Amanda, matcha taste = dirts” I feel you

but can you believe me when I say it’s probably just because you’re either making matcha wrong or picking out the wrong matcha

high quality matcha = gentle, subtle, earthy

poor quality matcha = acidic, bitter, dirt-like

While we’re covering you on the recipe part of things, but make sure you’re actually making this recipe with the right kinda matcha….

Bottom line, your matcha should be:

• ceremonial grade (this is a NON-NEGOTIABLE! culinary grade is not gonna taste great)

• single origin

• organic

• bright, vibrant green that is thin in texture

some of my fav brands 👇 👇 👇

okay okay so now what you’ve been waiting for….

🍵 My Lazy Girl Matcha Recipe 🍵

what you’ll need:

• blender

• 1-2 tsp matcha (1 tsp matcha = ~60 mg caffeine)

• 1/2 date, pitted (I use 1/2 medjool)

• 1/2 cup-1 cup water

• 1/2 cup - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• optional add-ins:

  • for sweetness and blood sugar support: cinnamon or cardamom

  • for protein boost: collagen powder

  • for soothing: 1/2 tsp ashwagandha (check with your doc)

  • for heart opening: 1/2 Tbsp cacao (check with your doc)

  • for libido boosting: 1/2 tsp maca (check with your doc)

what you’ll do:

option 1 (for my v lazy gals):

1. Combine water + matcha

2. Heat it up in the microwave

3. Meanwhile, add matcha, date, and any add-ins to a blender

4. Add in water/milk mixture to blender

5. Blend on high until smooth

6. Start sipp’n babe

pro: you’ve got the easiest, creamiest matcha without any mess

+ if you’re sussed out by adding a hot beverage to a blender, you can always do it in reverse. Blend it all first, then heat it up

Written while sipping on my matcchhhhaaaa,