I love matcha powder so much and have been using it so often lately that I decided to spread this Kiss Me Organics giveaway over three separate posts – each with a recipe. What?! NEW recipes from me? It’s true and if you look very quickly you just might see those donkeys flying.
I’ve got one 4-ounce bag of beautiful matcha tea powder to share with one of my U.S. readers, plus those in the U.S. and Canada can get a 15% discount on Kiss Me Organics matcha powder when they order through Amazon. Just use the code DYEAF4S8. Offer is valid today through December 15, 2014.
SOME REASONS TO CONSUME MATCHA*:
- Because matcha is the whole leaf (and not just brewed leaves like regular green tea), one cup gives you the antioxidant & nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of brewed green tea. You also consume the chlorophyll found in the leaves which may help balance the body’s pH.
- The antioxidants in matcha help our bodies fight disease by protecting our cells from free radicals. Catechin, an antioxidant found in green tea, may be especially powerful in fighting cancer.
- L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea, promotes mental clarity combined with calmness. This amino acid also counterbalances the affect of the caffeine in green tea. A cup a day of matcha can help reduce stress.
Now, this first recipe isn’t something you eat (though it looks as if you could), but a refreshing treat for your bod. It’s would be ideal for helping clear a head stuffed from a cold or the flu and it takes only minutes to put together. It would also make a wonderful stocking stuffer and – hey – it even smells like the holidays! Look for my second matcha recipe – something decidedly edible – on November 14.
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Matcha Mint Body Scrub
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
Description
Give yourself a spa day with this refreshing body scrub that you can make in minutes! Makes a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
- 2 mint tea bags (I used a combination of wintergreen and peppermint)
- 1 cup epsom salts
- 2 tsp. matcha powder
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
- 10–12 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Cut open the tea bags and empty the tea leaves into a small bowl. Add the epsom salts and matcha powder and whisk to combine. Stir in the coconut oil and peppermint oil until thoroughly mixed. Store in an air-tight glass container.
*Source: LIVESTRONG
I’ve actually never tried matcha powder before. But the scrub recipe looks good, so I’d use it for that first :o) Thanks for the giveaway!
I have not tried it yet. I would like to make some cakes and this body scrub. Thank you for this opportunity!
I’ve never tried matcha powder before, but I’ve seen it in a lot of places lately. I’m not a big tea drinker, but I love to bake so I would give it a go in cupcakes.
I haven’t yet tried it in cupcakes, but I’ve also seen lots of recipes for it that way. Thanks for commenting, Carrie!
scrub looks awesome. . i use in smoothies!
Thanks, Paula!
I’ve never tried matcha because I can’t afford it! But, that scrub looks SO soothing. Perfect to take the edge off of my taxing art school final projects. I think matcha would be great thrown in banana bread for breakfast. I can’t stomach veggies in the morning whatsoever, so here I’d at least be able to!
Ah, good idea – banana bread!
I haven’t used matcha much, but I have used it in cake and mousse
Excellent ways to use it, Jess!
I would have NEVER thought to use matcha in a body scrub, so genius!
I blush ;-)!
I love matcha the good old-fashioned way, in tea. Never thought to use it for my body or in other recipes. Awesome!
So many ways to use it! Thanks for commenting, Amber!
I’m yet another person that hasn’t tried matcha. I keep saying I’m going to order some, and then putting it off. I really want to make this body scrub, so hopefully I’ll finally get that order done!
No more excuses :-P, Terri! I think you’ll really like it and find lots of ways to use it.
I’ve tried matcha through my husband’s first interest in it, but honestly never really understood the benefits, especially compared to green tea. I love these ideas for the holidays. My budget has recently been reduced….by choice (lovin’ it) so I’m doing a lot of DIY projects for gifts this year. This recipe is perfect for my three daughters!!! Thanks.
The way I understand it, Laura, drinking a cup of matcha means consuming a lot more nutrients and antioxidants because you’re getting the whole leaf rather than just a tea made from the leaves. Hope you love the scrub!
I love matcha powder green tea! It’s the best way to get that full flavor…tea bags don’t do it for me. (Though Trader Joe’s has good green tea).
It’s kinda true – once you try matcha, regular green tea tastes a little lightweight! Thanks for commenting, Candy!
I haven’t tried it yet…it’s a little pricey here at least. Now’s the time!!
Indeed it is (both pricey AND the time)!! Good luck, girl!
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I haven’t bought matcha before and have only used it when it’s come with green tea bags. i would put it in a smoothie, I think.
I use it in granola!
What a beautiful body scrub, I wouldn’t try smelling like matcha all day 😀
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Choc Chip Uru
That looks amazing!
I very rarely ever drink tea. I’m just a big water drinker. Boring, I know, but that’s what I crave! I am in LOVE with your body scrub!!! I love those things and I bet the smell is divine with the peppermint. I have never tried matcha before but heard it gives you a lot of energy, too much if consumed too much! It would probably make me bounce off the walls, lol!
I’ve actually never tried matcha before, but I do have some moringa powder which has a similar taste to green tea. Moringa also has many health benefits. I love having it in my smoothie every day!
I’ve never tried moringa powder – now you have me curious!
I’ve actually never used matcha before, but I’m dying to try it out. I’d love to use it in some smoothies (I bet it’d be good with pear and/or coconut) and maybe some cakes, too.
i would put it in a smoothie
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I’ve used it in smoothies and tea…would be interesting to try it in cupcakes though!
Haven’t yet tried that, Christina!
Your matcha shortbread is pretty hard to beat. And I’m clean out of matcha. So, I’m plaguing yor giveaways! <3
Maybe you’ll win
I’ll pay for shipping 😉
Also, this is in my Amazon cart right now…
Haha! Yes!
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