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How is Matcha made? For a quick insight into how Matcha is made, and the process that is needed to create the beautiful green powder we all know and love, watcha this 3 minute video be 'Eater' on YouTube: VIDEO: How Matcha is made  

So this week we are doing a fantastic give away with Mom fitness Diary! For details check out Mom Fitness Diary Click Here Up for grabs is a complete Matcha Starter Pack! Which includes the following: -100g Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder - 50g Vanilla Flavoured Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder - Traditional Bamboo whisk (Chasen), - Traditional Bamboo Scoop (Chashaku). - Milk Frother (for those creamy Matcha Lattes)  

This handy milk frother is available in Aldi stores around Ireland from Thursday 20th October. I often use my milk frother to whip up a Matcha Latte in the mornings, especially when I am a little against the clock. Simply add your milk, a scoop of Matcha and hit play. When it is done, you will have a nice frothy Matcha Latte, add sweetener if your heart desires. Either ways, it is a must have in the kitchen of any Coffee or Matcha lover. https://www.aldi.ie/milk-heater-frother/p/072513066274500  

This recipe will give you 9-10 pancakes Ingredients: Pancake Batter: 350ml almond milk 450 grams brown rice flour 1 egg 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 2 tbsp Matcha green tea powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp butter, plus more to taste / consistency Topping: 200 grams Greek yogurt 50 grams chopped walnuts 50 grams choped almonds 100 grams chopped strawberries ( Add other Fruits / Nuts if you choose, Strawberries are my personal favourite) Chocolate Syrup: 5 tbsp grams maple syrup 75 grams cacao powder 3 tbsp coconut oil (Again this is to your choosing)...

What are the unique properties of matcha which support weight loss? Firstly Matcha is almost calorie free, it is a great addition to a weight loss program by tackling the problem from both sides. It boosts metabolism and burns fat, in one recent study even suggested that matcha may help burn calories by up to four times. At the same time, matcha does not put any stress on the body. It doesn’t raise blood pressure or heart rate, making it a safe alternative to questionable quick fixes or pharmaceuticals ridden with side effects, it also removes the highs and lows...