3 ways with matcha you probably didn’t know about

We’ve raved about it before so you know the myriad benefits, but if you’re one of many who only dash a spoonful of the super powder into your smoothie, Bloom offers 3 ways with matcha you probably didn’t know about for a more colourful experience. Meet your perfect matcha…

Absolute Matcha Coconut Frappe

It’s more refreshing than any coffee-, cream- or fruit-based frappe you will have ever had – and we’re almost certain it will be the healthiest too. The perfect pick-me-up on a warm day and great to enjoy over the weekend in the garden too.

Ingredients (serves 2)

For the matcha layer:

80ml plant milk of choice
½tbsp green matcha powder
½ vanilla bean, scraped
Tiny pinch of high quality salt
1tbsp agave/maple syrup/coconut sugar
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1.5 cup ice cubes, slightly crushed by hand or by using ‘pulse’ on a blender

For the milk layer:

240ml coconut milk (or other but coconut milk makes it creamy and fabulous)

Method

Add all ingredients listed above except the ice cubes to a blender and blend until completely smooth without any matcha lumps. Using an immersion blender works great too.

Divide the green milk in the two glasses, add the slightly crushed ice, pour over the coconut milk and sprinkle some additional matcha powder and freshly grated nutmeg to make it extra pretty!