Rec | MATCHA OVER COFFEE

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They say the l-theanine content in the matcha helps to reduce the cortisol spike from the caffeine and that it has a calming effect on the brain. There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee don’t get me wrong, and like David Lynch said “even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all” but matcha in the morning gives me the same caffeine hit without that jittery buzz. I think it’s something about the beans that hits differently. I’ll typically take an l-theanine supplement along side my coffee if I choose to have it, but I find Matcha a lot smoother and green tea naturally contains this wonderful amino acid - so naturally, it’s my first choice whenever possible.

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@VIOLETGIRL I’m pretty simple, If I’m out I’ll go for a plain old matcha latte but I usually make it myself at home. I measure out about a teaspoon of matcha and add about 2 oz of 70-80 degree max hot water. Whisk it in a bowl in the standard M formation with a bamboo whisk until it’s got a nice and creamy frothiness. I’ll either add a little more hot water and have it as a small 8 oz tea or add it to a 12 oz cup and add warm milk, sometimes vanilla and honey if i’m feeling like a treat. It’s also nice over ice that way, or without milk but as an iced tea with a bit of lemon or cherry juice.

6d ago

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yummy and less caffeine!!!

i am into matcha over coffee because i prefer the taste actually!!! maybe it’s an acquired one but i adore it now… as well i cannot handle the amount of caffeine in one iced latte so having a matcha latte gives me my fix without making me jittery and irate :p

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a lovely caffeine boost without the shakes

i love love love coffee but i seriously cannot drink it; hurts my sensitive stomach and makes me vibrate with anxiety. matcha provides such a gentle boost that helps you feel alert! here are some of my favorite matcha spots: -kettl tea (greenpoint) -matchaful (their soft serve in the summer is amaze) -sorate (soho) -i’milky (try their strawberry milk asap too 🤤) -cafe cotton bean (cobble hill, sweetest lil cafe ever) -debutea -hungry ghost

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