What Are the Benefits of Kuki Matcha Tea?
Kuki matcha tea is not a single variety but a blend of two distinct Japanese green teas. Traditionally, the Japanese used high grade matcha powder only for the tea ceremony. In comparison, Kuki tea is a lower grade tea made from stems. Blending mellow kuki tea with flavorful matcha creates a healthy, delicious match. Does this Spark an idea?
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Benefits
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Green tea has proven health benefits. Green tea contains antioxidants called "catechins" that are 20 to 30 times more potent than vitamin C. A study by Dr. David Weiss showed levels of EGCG, a catechin, in matcha are 137 times higher than a popular Chinese green tea. Another study at the University of Birmingham showed green tea extract helps oxidize fat and improve blood glucose levels in men.
How to Prepare
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Japanese green tea is good and good for you. Japanese teas are sensitive to temperature. If you add water that is too hot, the tea will be bitter. Instead, cool boiling water to 165 degrees Farenheit, then add 1 oz. of tea to 8 oz. of water into a teapot. For best results, steep the tea for 1 1/2 minutes maximum.
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Kuki Matcha Drinks
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Green tea doesn't have to be served hot. Kuki matcha is good hot, iced or in a latte. The creamy smooth kuki tea with the flavorful matcha goes well with real cream and sugar to make what the Japanese call "milk tea." The added matcha powder in kuki matcha froths when whisked. If you like frothy drinks, use a Japanese tea ceremony whisk or a milk frother to create this texture.
Matcha in Cooking
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Matcha ice cream with chocolate makes a tasty dessert. Kuki matcha tea is best for beverages; however, matcha powder works in savory and sweet recipes. Matcha's slight bitterness blends well with cream and chocolate, as well as ginger and coconut flavors.
Fun Facts
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Matcha is full of fiber. Kuki tea is also known as kukicha, twig tea, winter tea and bocha. Matcha tea has only 3 calories, and 1 full gram of fiber per serving.
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