Summer is around the corner and this has been a stable summer drink for our family! It's so refreshing and not overly sweet. The matcha flavour maintains a very good balance with the lemon flavour and sweetness. 

Freshly squeezed lemon juice is strong recommended as the oil from lemon peels will be extracted into the juice and it adds a very nice fragrance to it! I usually make a big batch of lemon syrup and keep in the fridge for a couple of days. Simply add water to it to make lemonade (lemon syrup to water ratio: 1:3), and top up with matcha for matcha lovers like me!

Here's the step-by-step recipe. Tag us on Instagram @whiskmatchayvr for your drink creation!

MATCHA LEMONADE
12oz serving

INGREDIENTS:
• A few lemons (usually 5 lemons can produce about 3/4 cup of juice)
• 1 cup of cane sugar
• 3/4 cup of boiling water
• 1/4 cup of warm or cold water
• 1 tsp Whisk Matcha Organic Everyday
• 1 cup of ice

INSTRUCTIONS:

[MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP]

• 1 cup of cane sugar mix with 1 cup of boiling water until it’s completely dissolved
Allow to cool

[MAKE LEMON SYRUP]

• Squeeze lemons to produce 3/4 cup of lemon juice
• Combine lemon juice & simple syrup together

[MAKE MATCHA SHOT - 1/4 CUP]
1 tsp of matcha in a small cup
Prepare 1/4 cup of warm or cold water
Slowly add water to matcha while using a long handle bamboo whisk to make it into a smooth paste
Add the rest of 1/4 cup of water to the paste and mix well

[MAKE MATCHA LEMONADE]

• Add 1 cup of ice, 1/3 cup of lemon syrup, and fill up with water until 3/4 full
• Top up with matcha shot; garnish with fresh lemon slice or lemon zest

All done! Let us know how you like it!

Up the wellness factor in your diet with this nutrient and vitamin rich smoothie featuring a perfect blend of fruity flavours with a touch of greens and added benefits of superfoods like chia seeds.

What are Chia seeds?

Chia seeds are found in Central and South America and come from a flowering plant that is part of the mint family.  With only a light nutty flavour, Chia can be easily added to many things in your diet and contain healthy omega-3 fats, fibre, calcium, manganese, and phosphorus to boot!

Start off by incorporating them into your morning routine with this good-for-you treat!

Ingredients:

1 heaping scoop of Whisk Matcha Everyday Grade

1 cup of coconut water (we used Zico brand)

1/4 cup of frozen blueberries

1/2 cup of chopped banana

1/4 cup of spinach

1 tablespoon of chia seeds

Method:

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Sprinkle a few additional chia seeds on top to garnish and enjoy!

Let us know how you enjoyed this #WhiskRecipe and share a photo of your smoothie with us on Instagram! 

In a beautiful hot summer day, indulge in this creamy berry smoothie with a boost of antioxidant from matcha. 

• 1/4 cup blueberries, raspberries and sliced banana
• 1/4 cup frozen coconut yogurt
• 1/3 cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 tsp Whisk matcha Everyday grade

Blend ingredients together until smooth.

Enjoy!