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Go Green with Matcha Beer
Last month we took heart and discussed the importance of cardiovascular health. Eating smart, adding color, moving more, and being well are all important ways to keep your heart healthy. Being well—in addition to getting enough sleep, practicing mindfulness, managing your stress, keeping your mind and body fit, and connecting socially—also means enjoying yourself. And what better way to enjoy yourself than with a festive green drink? With the fast approach of St. Patrick’s Day (where has the time gone?!), we hope you’ll feel inspired to give Matcha Beer a try! Because sometimes you just need to treat yourself!
Ingredients

Ingredients:
3/4 tsp -1 tsp. Ancient Leaf Matcha
1 can or bottle cold beer (lighter beers work best)
Squeeze of fresh lemon (optional)

Matcha Beer

Step 1:

 In a chawan, or other shallow bowl, whisk matcha with a small amount of room temperature water (enough to allow matcha to dissolve and froth). A pilsner or a light Japanese beer are recommended for this recipe, but don’t be afraid to experiment with one of your favorites, or whatever beer you might have in the fridge! Or substitute with a non-alcoholic beer... the choice is yours!

Step 2: 

Add lemon juice (optional). The addition of lemon juice will help keep your foam in check, and also adds a nice flavor to your Matcha Beer.

Pour the mixture into a glass and slowly add the remaining beer on top. A slow pour will help prevent the resulting foam from overflowing the glass. We cannot stress this enough- a slow pour is very important and can save you time and effort during clean up. If you do end up with a matcha volcano (which, while entertaining, doesn’t leave you with much left to drink), a magic eraser cleaning sponge works miracles on laminate counter tops (or so I’ve been told)!

Step 3:

And that’s it! Simple, right? Not only is Matcha Beer simple to make and tasty to drink, it’s also a safer way to make a festive St. Patty’s Day beer than using artificial food colorings.






But what to have with your Matcha Beer…. a number of our yummy, green, matcha treats would pair perfectly with a Matcha Beer, but we think this Matcha White Cheddar Popcorn would really hit the spot! 
Will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a Matcha Beer?
Post a photo/leave a comment on our Facebook page @ancientleaftea or mention us on Instagram @ancientleaf for a chance to WIN a FREE 30g tin of Ancient Leaf Ceremonial Matcha!
Then, stay tuned for next month’s blog for a Matchafied version of one of our favorite tasty desserts! Have a favorite dessert you’d like to see Matchafied? Share your suggestions with us on Facebook @ancientleaftea. Don’t forget to like and follow us while you’re there!
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