Like chia seed and ancient grains matcha has been popping up all over the place. Matcha is often used in smoothies, baked goods, or chocolate. Its pale green colour and herb flavor make it an interesting ingredient. Matcha combined with cannabis is a real show stopper.
Matcha is finely ground green tea powder that is — and has been for centuries — the basis for the Japanese tradition of the tea ceremony. The whole tea plant is consumed when the powdered tea leaves are added to boiling water. It’s impossible not to draw comparisons between the green tea and cannabis. Matcha is, in essence, a full-spectrum drink.
Matcha, like cannabis, is considered to have important nutritional qualities, such as lowering cholesterol levels and controlling blood sugar. Matcha, which is high in chlorophyll is also a natural detoxifying substance that cleanses the body of harmful toxins. Matcha powder contains significantly more caffeine than regular green tea. The amino acid Ltheanine that matcha powder produces in the shade counteracts any negative effects of too much caffeine, such as jitters and caffeine crashes.
The flavor of matcha can be described as earthy and strong with a touch sweetness. Honey or agave will enhance this taste. Matcha is a great ingredient for all types of recipes. It adds a richness to the taste, as well as a beautiful bright green colour and many benefits. Cannabis has similar flexible properties to matcha, so it is a perfect pairing. Matcha will return the love if you learn to appreciate it.
Ingredients
- Use 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 ½ cups whole milk, or any dairy substitute, heated
- 2 – 3 teaspoons honey or agave
- Melted canna butter or coconut oil (or 2 teaspoons less),
Directions
1.    Put the matcha in an heatproof measuring bowl or cup. The water should be heated in a teapot or kettle. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then remove it from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes. Pour the hot water on top of the matcha and mix it with the bamboo whisk.
2.    In a small saucepan, heat the milk and constantly stir it to prevent burning.
3.    To get the foamiest, best tasting latte possible and to emulsify the cannabis oil or butter into the latte you need to give the blender a few quick turns. Pour the water, matcha mixture into the blender. Then add all the other ingredients.
4.    Pour into 2 mugs after blending for 1 minute.
Dosage
You should know how much THC your body can tolerate before you buy cannabutter or oil. It’s better to start slowly and go slow with edibles. It’s okay to use less canna oil than what the recipe calls for.