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Natasha is a keen yogi and foodie. Taiki Tea was borne from a love of coffee which Natasha quit in 2015. Natasha missed her coffee ritual and found that the available alternatives didn't quite hit the spot of her beloved Flat White. Then she found matcha and so began an amazing journey and Taiki Tea. Natasha is not only sourcing organic Matcha tea, but she is also collaborating with ceramic artists local to her home in East London to realise her vision of taking the traditional ceremonial elements of matcha tea, whilst adding more than a smidge of East London's distinctive vibe and energy. Liz published her fir st cookery book all about commercially growing, eating and cooking British peppers, The Great British Pepper Cookbook (Redshank Publishing), in November 2014. And her next book, provisionally titled The Mushroom Book (Lorenz Publishing), is set for release in autumn 2016. Preheat the oven to 140°C/120°C fan/gas mark 1 and line two large flat baking trays with baking paper. In a small clean bowl add around 20g of desiccated coconut (or ground almonds if your not a fan of coconut) and approx 5g of matcha and mix until the coconut is coated with the matcha. As a nutritional therapist people come through my door every day with serious coffee habits, it generally is a well guarded ‘guilty pleasure’ or “I just NEED my morning cup of coffee".
Melissa brings several years of experience in retail management, product development and purchasing to Taiki Tea. Her previous roles include being a key member of the buying team at Boots.Sieve the flour and bicarbonate of soda into a mixing bowl and add the matcha. Rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar. Anti-oxidants are molecules that protect us against damage to our cells, which means protection against disease on larger long-term scale. A varied high anti-oxidant diet reduces risk against everything from cancer, to heart disease, to Alzheimer’s. On a more immediate basis, it supports liver detoxification that keeps everything in tune, from your hormones to healthy skin and prevents oxidative stress which can lead to injury and illness. We find its best to let the balls dry out a bit before coating them otherwise the matcha gets absorbed into the ball and they won't look as vivid. Scoop large mounds of the meringue, spaced out from one another, on the prepared trays. Bake for 1 hour 30 mins, then turn the oven off, leaving the meringue to dry out for 2 hours. Taiki means “great vitality” in Japanese. The name reflects the qualities of our premium organic matcha which provides energy and clarity of thought without the same side effects as coffee.
Saying this, before Taiki Tea was born, a lot of research went into the matcha we source and the matcha accessories we decided to offer. We had a mission of becoming an authentic Japanese matcha brand, we wanted to be knowledgeable about what we do, and in turn, pass that knowledge on so everyone on the matcha train can get the best experience they seek.I am a huge fan of matcha and confirmed convert, both from a health and taste perspective and I can’t wait for it to become more readily available. Our first question is ‘why should I use a matcha bowl’, well before we answer that question, let us refer you to the top of this post. You should drink matcha however you want to and out of whatever vessel you wish to choose. But for blog and time purposes, we will move on to the question at hand Add 100g of roasted hazelnuts, 150g of dates, 1 large heaped tablespoon of cocoa and 1 large heaped tablespoon of coconut oil to a blender.
Both coffee and matcha score highly in introducing anti-oxidants to our diet. In fact, in America coffee is thought to be one of the major sources of anti-oxidants in the diet. On the ORAC scale, coffee has 150-170 units per 1g whereas matcha has a whopping 1300,1600 units per 1g. In particular matcha contains catechins, such as the epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has been linked to many health benefits. Detoxification In a clean, glass bowl, whisk the egg whites with an electric whisk for 1-2 mins until all the white is fluffy and silky. Very slowly, add the sugar, a spoonful at a time, with the whisk on its slowest setting. Whisk for 3-4 mins until the mixture is stiff and flossy and forms ridged peaks without slipping in the bowl. Whisk in the matcha powder for 30 seconds only. There is nothing more traditional than scones at Wimbledon which is why we have created this delicious matcha recipe. A perfect weekend bake, this recipe will make enough to share with a group of friends or to enjoy through the week. The biggest question now is cream or jam first? Ceramics artist, born and forever based in London. Previously a Pharmacology researcher and teacher at Kings College London, Anna found the transition to the world of clay a natural and seamless one. Embracing technical challenges, utilitarianism and ventures into the controlled unknown. Little wonder, her work is dominated by thrown, functional pieces that subtly echo the roots and history of their use. Anna is currently studying Ceramic Design at City Lit and works as a mentor at Turning Earth Studios.Whilst some organic matcha is harvested 2 - 4 times per year, Taiki's organic matcha is harvested only once a year, giving the leaves and those amazing matcha nutrients time to develop to their full potential. This also means Taiki matcha is the tastiest organic matcha you'll come across, with a sweet smooth flavour and not a hint of bitterness.
Our mission is to provide a genuine alternative to coffee by offering consumers a similar experience and ritual that is part and parcel of the coffee culture; disrupting and converting long term coffee lovers to a healthier more ethical organic product in the form of matcha green tea.
Caffeine and Energy
The caffeine present in both coffee and matcha will, to a small extent, raise your metabolic rate especially if used in conjunction with exercise. However, studies have concluded that green tea has thermogenic properties and promotes fat burning beyond that explained by its caffeine content per se. It may be used to help the control of body composition via activation of thermogenesis or fat burning, or both.
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