Meet Your Matcha

From Brooklyn to Berlin, matcha is on the menu of every café and coffee shop—even starting to outsell coffee in many outlets. Matcha is a health drink. A social media status symbol. A link to a past and a culture that once looked like it might disappear. It is also a surprisingly versatile ingredient.Whether creating the iconic Strawberry Matcha Latte at home or dishing up an elegant Matcha Tiramisu, the 60 recipes in Meet Your Matcha offer something for everyone, from the matcha expert to the matcha curious.Made from Japanese tea leaves grown in the shade to enhance color and nutritional benefits, matcha is loved for both its grassy, earthy flavor and its health benefits. It has less caffeine than coffee and is packed with antioxidants. Matcha has everything: natural ingredients, proven health gains, iconic status, and versatility. Sales are surging, with the matcha market expected to be worth $8 billion by 2033. In the U.K., sales have grown by over 200% in the past two years. The U.S.A. consumes so much matcha that 78% of all matcha exported from Japan ends up there. There is even a global matcha shortage.Meet Your Matcha shares the history and culture of matcha, with expert tips on choosing and preparing it at home. The 4-color photographs and 60 step-by-step recipes feature drinks, baking, desserts, sweet treats, and more—all in a beautiful gift package. CONTENTS WELCOME THE HISTORY OF MATCHA CHOOSING & PREPARING MATCHA RECIPES: Drinks • Baking • Desserts • Sweet Treats Recipes include: Sweet Matcha Latte • Pistachio Matcha Latte • Banana Bread Matcha Latte • Spinach & Mango Matcha Smoothie • Matcha, Kiwi & Cherry Smoothie Bowl • Matcha Milkshake • Iced Matcha Lemonade • Emerald Palmer • Matcha Mojito • Matcha & Blueberry Scones • Matcha & White Chocolate Love Hearts • Matcha Mug Cake • Marbled Matcha & Vanilla Loaf Cake • Matcha & Pistachio Cookies • Matcha Madeleines • Mini Matcha Pancake Bowl • Matcha & Raspberry Tiramisu • Matcha & Coconut Chia Pudding • Mango & Matcha Cheesecake • Matcha Ice Cream • Coconut & Matcha Creamsicles • Matcha Affogato • Mini Matcha & Raspberry Fruit Tarts