Matcha Mint Cooler Tea

Matcha Mint Cooler Tea~

During the Tang Dynasty, tea culture was brought to Japan by priests. They got accustomed to the drink when they were studying in China. It was first consumed for health benefits and also to stay awake during meditation. The priests developed the art of Japanese Tea Ceremony and for sharing tea in a sacred and spiritual manner. Matcha is finely ground powdered green tea. The Japanese tea ceremony centers on the preparation, serving, and drinking of Matcha.

Ingredients for matcha mint cooler tea:

• 3 sachets matcha; 6 g each,
• a handful of mint leaves,
• 1 lime; sliced,
• sugar according to taste,
• 3 cups chilled water.

Instructions for matcha mint cooler tea:

1. At first pre-heat a Matcha bowl in hot water, dispense the water and dry out the bowl. Add the Matcha
2. powder into the bowl.
3. Pour a few drops of hot water at 70°C into the Matcha.
4. Using a warmed bamboo whisk, mix the powder with the water until the tea is reasonably thick,
5. smooth and without froth.
6. Crush mint leaves in a jar. Add the Matcha, chilled water, lemon slices and sugar.
7. Lastly serve chilled and enjoy :) :)