green green tea

Posted on July 20, 2004 by mariko

It’s been pretty toasty warm here as of late, and a cold, refreshing beverage is always welcome. I drink a lot of iced mugicha (barley tea), but sometimes I think it makes my tummy feel funny. So today I thought I’d try something different, and I whipped up a glass of iced matcha (powdered green tea).
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Unfortunately, I made it a bit too strong, so that REALLY made my tummy feel funny. Next time I’ll get the proportions right (I think 1 teaspoon of matcha per tall glass of ice water would work well), and maybe I’ll make some sugar syrup to go with it. Hope y’all are staying cool!

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12 Responses to green green tea

  1. Cruz says:
    July 20, 2004 at 20:48

    Yum! That looks so good. I used to favor a little cafe in my neighborhood that went bust. They made a green ice tea latte that was awesome. I didn’t know that one could buy this green tea powder or that it has a name. Thank you Mariko! (where can I buy it?)

  2. Elaine says:
    July 20, 2004 at 21:59

    Looks pretty thick. Refreshing though? I love the color and the little stirrer. It’s so unbearable in Arizona, could use some relief so I might have to check it out.

  3. Anke says:
    July 21, 2004 at 01:34

    They make “matcha macchiato” at our favourite japanese restaurant up our street. I guess it would be possible to make it an iced macchiato. They serve it with green tea cake – I think it is basically some plain cake recipe with matcha powder or strongly brewed matcha stirred into the cake mix. Has anybody made that kind of cake? Its yummy and moist.

  4. yoko says:
    July 21, 2004 at 06:18

    Ooh– careful with that matcha– that can be quite powerful!
    I was told that mugicha was supposed to be good for the tummy? I think I’m going to have to make some– that’s a great summer beverage.

  5. chris says:
    July 21, 2004 at 06:26

    Great picture — I love how the matcha and the tablecloth matcha (hee!). Come to think of it, I love the tablecloth!!!!!

  6. Anke says:
    July 21, 2004 at 07:56

    I second the tablecloth – very cute!
    Just bought some matcha powder and feel faint…it was about 15 bucks for 20g! It`s probably used as currency in some tiny land somewhere on this planet. 🙂

  7. Sharlene says:
    July 21, 2004 at 09:22

    Where do you get the green tea powder? I’ve always wanted to try that stuff. I drink green tea all day long, but only from the leaves.

  8. Jennifer says:
    July 21, 2004 at 16:51

    The Starbucks here in Tokyo are making matcha cream frappucinos! They look soooo yummy when I see someone walking around with them. Nice to see people breaking tradition and combining cream with their green tea. What a no-no before! 🙂

  9. dana says:
    July 21, 2004 at 19:36

    how about giving iced mint tea a try? i like it because it is caffeine free, definitely easy on the tum.

  10. alison says:
    July 21, 2004 at 19:51

    Jennifer (and Mariko, of course): The Starbux in Taiwan are making strawberry-and-cream Frappucinos. Not quite as adventurous. Pretty, though.

  11. izan says:
    July 25, 2004 at 16:58

    two questions…
    1) the dog stirrer/straw, where did you get that?
    2) the tablecloth, where did you get that?
    🙂

  12. Shetha says:
    July 27, 2004 at 16:42

    Perhaps sweeten with a simple ginger syrup? Gingery tea, yum yum…

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