This green gold is on the rise: it has its followers who taste it every day in a beautiful latte, those who love it in small doses, in cakes or even in amazing sauces, and the curious who would like to test but have not yet done it. Matcha, this green tea powder with a thousand virtues, is about to dethrone the cappuccino. It is not infused, like a simple tea, but completely ingested, hence the need for a jiffy to take, with the right tools, to mix it well and drink it.
It is recognized for its multiple benefits: source of antioxidants, it is known to protect against stress and consolidate our immune defenses. In short, it helps to relax psychologically and allows your skin to shine. His only black point? Its price: from 130 to 200 euros per kg, some of up to 2,000 per kg. Isn’t that the character of gold, precisely?
Mysterious and funny drink
Some explanations are essential. Matcha is made from Japanese tea, and it traditionally costs more than its neighbors in India or China. In addition, its manufacture requires additional steps: the leaves require a particular and rigorous drying, and they must then be delicately crushed – taking care to put aside the stems and the ribs.
You can trust the color of the preparation to judge its quality: a bright green will be a guarantee of freshness, a powder pulling on yellow or beige will prove that the stems have certainly been crushed with the leaves …
Mixed with a vegetable milk, it becomes a mysterious and funny drink, with its many shades of green streaked with white. As we can see, we feel it, as we know, this drink can only do good, body and eyes. Here are the addresses we are talking about and the best alternatives to improvise Barista de Matcha, at home! And register, with Zen, in the tradition of Buddhist monks, samurai and Japanese emperors.
Where to buy matcha?
Tea palace
Do you want to get started at home? The exceptional matcha of the teas palace is a safe bet: tonic and soft – yes, we talk about matcha as a good wine -, he succeeds in being both powerful and delicate.
Matcha Imperial Organic, 22.50 euros per 40 g. Palaisdesthes.com
Super
To increase the beneficial effects of its matcha, hygie, to the good idea to associate it with a synergy of adaptogenic plants and spices. The secret? A trio of (almost) magical mushrooms: Chaga, antioxidant virtues, Reishi, which fights against mental and physical fatigue, and Lion’s Mane, which improves cognitive functions. Add turmeric, cinnamon or ginger to that and you have the gods of the gods there!
The Matcha, 45 euros for a bag of 30 doses. Hygee.com
Milia Matcha
At the first glance, the boxes already make us want: pink and energizing pop scriptures. Here, Matcha is combined with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla to satisfy our delicacy.
Matcha Crade Crade Ceremony, 30 g, 35 euros. miliamatcha.com
Matcha & Co
With this combination, your skin will enjoy a new youth! Matcha and collagen (sailor or not), this is the bet of the brand Matcha & Co. Your morning drink will make you return to several sleep nights! G A. F.
Collagène Marin with Matcha, 35.95 euros for 290 g. Matchaandco.fr
Where to drink a matcha?
Maurice Café
It is “the place to be”. The Coffee Shop of Chef Maurice Sfez has everything to please: sweet and savory suggestions (Liège waffles and incredible eggs and cheese) but also a cold vanilla matcha in a very original can. We assure you: this place is known (we queue there) and it deserves it!
15, rue Rambuteau, Paris 4th.
Lactem
Do you want to escape from the crowd of tuileries? Go to Lactem. This coffee, a few includes from Place Colette, is quiet. Precious ! A la carte, a ribambelle of Matchas and a smiling service that will help you choose. The classic matcha is fresh and comforting. Matcha is recommended to the fruit: mango in its coconut milk cloud: sweetness guaranteed!
38, rue Croix-des-Petits-Champs, Paris 1er.
Black List Coffee
You are here in the ideal place for your snack break. Your Matcha to take away in your hand, a fluted in the other, you are ready to survey the districts of Bordeaux, sunglasses screwed on your nose.
27, Place Pey-Berland, Bordeaux.
Royal Monceau, long bar
Here, the matcha is erely tasted: because yes, even at the long bar of the Royal Monceau, the drink of the gods is offered. Of course, perfectly dosed, Grand Cru assured. You can taste it alone or take advantage of it to dive into a full taste experience by reserving for brunch. G A. F.
37, avenue Hoche, Paris 8th.
