Monday 22 September 2014

Teapigs Matcha Review and Giveaway...

teapigs Matcha Late made with the teapigs Matcha Kit and home made Raw Brownies

I am a big tea drinker. When I was pregnant it wasn't the lack of alcohol or yummy cheeses I found hard to live without, it was a proper cuppa! I found decaffeinated tea really, really depressing. Don't get me wrong I love my herbal teas too but there is nothing quite like a Green Tea or an cup of Earl Grey...

Therefore I have been super psyched about trying out teapigs Matcha and have been whizzing up a Matcha late or two every day for the last couple of weeks. I used Almond Milk and a dash of Agave Nectar to sweeten it up, however normal milk and honey/sugar would work just as well....

So what is Matcha?
"Matcha is 100% natural, organic green tea leaves which have been carefully ground down to form a fine powder.  
It has been drunk in Japan as part of the tea ceremony for almost 900 years, and is used by Buddhist monks to keep them alert, awake and focused during long days of meditation.  Until recently, virtually all matcha has been consumed within Japan, where it's particularly popular among students who are cramming for exams."
So what did I think?
The Matcha was seriously yummy and like I said I have been having a couple a day. I really want to try out some recipes, especially the Matcha martini :)
The flavour was similar to green tea but a ot more earthy therefore if you are not a seasoned Green tea drinker I would suggest you sweeten it to begin with. The greatest surprise was that even my partner liked it, which considering it is green (he wont go near my spirulina smoothies) was a miracle.

The GiveAway
If like me you are eager to give Matcha ago and would like to be in with the chance of winning a teapigs Matcha Kit featuring:

*30g tea of matcha green tea  
*electric hand held whisk  
*shot glass  

 then all you have to do is...

.......Leave a comment below telling us which Matcha Recipe you would like to try... Simple!!

Extra entries will be given for shares on facebook, twitter and Pinterest. 

The winner will be announced on Wednesday 1st October
Good Luck

P.s ..... I know this is a cheeky shot but as I have your attention, if you have 2 seconds to vote for Moon to Moonin the Amara Blog awards i would be most grateful.... Vote here
The Modern Matcha Kit from teapigs


45 comments:

Milk No Sugar said...

I would like to try the Matcha Ice cream :)

janica said...

I've never heard or tasted matcha..I don't think we have in Malta :O Anyways I'd go for the matcha cookies... I quite imagine myself dressed in a pineapple costume munching the cookies after a day of work :3

Unknown said...

I would love to make Matcha cookies at home. I'd probably add dark chocolate bits to the mix to get matcha choco chip cookies. <3

Katie said...

I think I would become addicted to the matcha latte!!!!

magdalena said...

ooh, yum!! i'd love to make matcha latte, with a pinch of vanilla added :)

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Shannon Taylor said...

Mmmmmmm, the Matcha Tiramisu looks and sounds so yummy :)

nofixedstars said...

i already make matcha latte and matcha ice cream, but i'm still looking for a really smashing matcha cookie recipe so that's the one for me!

rebecca said...

The matcha martini ! Oh yes, after being healthy and happily matcha-fuelled all week, what's wrong with a little indulgence at the weekend... Matcha Martini Bliss xo

Linda Carol said...

I'll try a Matcha Martini!

jen said...

I'd love to try the match ice cream recipe!

himmelstrutz said...

Oooh.. Icecream.. <3

Esnature said...

I would like to try the Matcha Green Tea Crème Brûlée. I've tried several recipes with Yogi Tea and really liked the flavours, I'm curious to this new tea (for me). Haven't seen in before in The Netherlands.

Beatriz said...

I would have the Matcha cookies with some yogurth!

Sammy said...

I want to try matcha latte but I'd like a matcha cocktail with milk and vodka. Like. White Russian but maybe a Green Russian instead. The dude abides.

Meg said...

Hi Gabi - you have my vote!

Nice work! I hope you win!

Unknown said...

oh my gosh!! I think I would choose the cookie recipe because the whole concept of a green tea cookie is confusing yet VERY EXCITING! :)

rose said...

Macha Latte to keep this nurse up for the night shift!

aroluna said...

~Voted for you, sweet Gabi~
I'd like the matcha latte yummm.

Allie said...

matcha ice cream!!

Kandace Manning said...

Match Latte please! Nothing every looks better to me than a good old cup of tea. I usually serve mine (green or black) up with a splash of homemade brazil nut milk!

maja said...

matcha icecream <3

Lucy said...

I think I'd try the Matcha Latte...it will keep me feeling cosy and warm during the dreary cold English winter months!

Jessika said...

Matcha latte or ice cream surely!!!!!

Grace said...

Matcha tiramisu!

Unknown said...

Matcha latte! Yes!!! Iam a tired mom in the am

Unknown said...

I would totally make matcha cookies!

Unknown said...

Matcha cookies look yummy!

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rachelsites said...

oohh... matcha latte!

happyhippyjuls said...

Never tried matcha..it's not sold where I live! But I always see it on internet so..matcha latte,matcha ice cream and I would test matcha pancakes! 'cause I'm Italian maybe also matcha lasagne!
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Christa said...

Still hot here in Phoenix, Az so my recipe is Matcha Gelato!!

Sarah said...

Matcha ice cream! Mmmmm (:

Solveig said...

Matcha Martini sounds JUST UP MY ALLEY!! Love the colour too, more green than grasshopper to drink.....love the look of it! Cross fingers, Solveig from Oz : )

LAURA said...

I am hoping to win in a big way! I haven't had matcha before and already know I'd make a latte and the cookies! Then maybe a little mixed with warm water as a paste as a base for a caffeine loaded facial mask for plumping up wrinkles when I have a special night planned! YAY!

Lucie said...

Hi ! The tiramisu would be very interesting ! I just love the color : )

Hausfrau said...

I'd make a matcha latte! I used to enjoy matcha ice cream from time to time when I lived in Japan, so I'd probably want to try making that, too.

kj19 said...

matcha ice cream

Leanne said...

I'm eager to try the matcha straight up with just water, but I would give the smoothie a try as well. Might also try it whipped with coconut cream.

Off to vote now. Good luck!

Anonymous said...

The tiramisu caught my eye immediately. I would definitely give that one a go!

Wideeyedandepileptic said...

I'd like the latte, nice and simple but I bet it tastes yum:)

Anonymous said...

I just love straight up matcha! It would be such a joy to start my day with wonderful, foamy mug full!

Unknown said...

I think I would like to try the Matcha Latte.. then side it with Matcha Muffins! It sounds like an adorably fun breakfast, and I have seen recipes for Matcha Muffins that incorporate other healthy ingredients like banana and yogurt :)

katie skeoch said...

The Matcha martini sounds delicious!!

Natalie Crossan said...

Macha Latte - wowieeee x

Rocio said...

They don't sell this stuff where I live!

From the suggested recipes, I'd love to twist the matcha latte and make it into a chai.

And venturing into more experimental endeavors, I'd love to create some sort of matcha raw vegan pie!

Yum!

Greetings from Puerto Rico

Sian said...

I'd love to try the Matcha Tiramisu!