Porridge with matcha – two of the best superfoods combined? For many people, this probably sounds too good to be true. But matcha porridge is very easy to make and really is two superfoods in one! The two foods combine perfectly and are therefore ideal for your healthy breakfast.
The best components of a porridge and the best of matcha combine to create a cocktail of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and many other substances. But why is matcha porridge so healthy? And why should you incorporate it into your breakfast? We will answer this question in today's blog post.
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Superfood matcha – the benefits of matcha
Matcha is currently very much in vogue as a tea drink. The green powder is Japanese green tea! Matcha is considered to be the noblest and most valuable Japanese green tea variety, because only a few people are able to produce the delicious powder. But what makes Matcha a true superfood?
Since you consume the entire tea leaf with matcha, you also get to enjoy all of the tea's ingredients. The caffeine provides a pleasant energy kick and harmonizes perfectly with the L-theanine, which is found exclusively in tea. Amino acids alleviate the stimulating properties of caffeine, creating the perfect balance: invigoration and relaxation at the same time. Why not try matcha instead of coffee for breakfast?
Matcha also contains 10 times more ingredients than regular tea because the whole leaf is used to make it. Vitamins A, B, C and E are also abundant in matcha, as are soothing amino acids, carotenes and catechins. What makes matcha so special is that the caffeine it contains is only released in the intestines. This makes it healthier, but also longer lasting for the body. Coffee can quickly make you hyper or even nervous! Matcha makes you feel alert, but never agitated.
You can also add matcha to your smoothies, muesli or porridge. As a topping, the green tea powder is perfect in moderation! Antioxidants protect you from free radicals and it even helps against muscle soreness, which is due to the amino acids. Matcha is a blessing for athletes in particular, as it acts as a natural booster!
If you want beautiful skin and a healthy heart, you shouldn't do without matcha either. Matcha can also help you lose weight and promotes healthy intestinal flora. Matcha is truly a superfood! Hardly any other food combines so many positive properties.
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How is matcha made?
An elite club of tea farmers produce the tea in special shaded plantations. Shortly before the harvest, the tea is shrouded in darkness. In the dark, the matcha plant compensates by producing more chlorophyll. The leaf builds up more amino acids, which later results in a delicate, sweet taste.
The harvest of the fresh young leaves begins in April. These are transported to small tea factories as quickly as possible for further processing. In the factories, the leaves are treated with steam and then dried at up to 180 degrees. From the tea factory, they are sent back to the processing plant. There, the leaves are checked for quality and then combined to make “Matcha”.
The last step in production is grinding the tea leaves. This is done by hand with granite mills that can only manage 40 grams per hour. That's about one can of Matcha.
That's why Matcha Porridge is the ideal breakfast
Why matcha is incredible for the body and considered a superfood is probably quite clear. But what happens when you combine the superfood matcha with the local superfood oats? The result is a symbiosis that leaves no stone unturned, especially at breakfast time. The properties of porridge complement those of matcha perfectly.
1. Porridge keeps you full for a long time
One of the most obvious benefits is that matcha porridge keeps you full for a long time. So if you eat porridge for breakfast, you won't feel as hungry throughout the day. Matcha also prevents cravings. This means fewer hunger pangs and fewer snacks in between meals!
2. Matcha porridge is a real vitamin and mineral bomb
Oats are rich in the B vitamin thiamine and the minerals phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, as well as calcium, iron, copper, selenium, and manganese. It's no coincidence that oats are also called the local superfood. Matcha is just as full of healthy ingredients! Vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as many amino acids and trace elements. With so many different vitamins and minerals, it's almost impossible to say no!
3. Proteins and antioxidants for athletes
6 percent fat and 12.5 grams of protein per 100 grams – oats shine! But the many antioxidants in matcha are just as good. So if you start the day with Matcha Porridge or Matcha Overnight Oats, you'll start with healthy fatty acids, lots of proteins and a bunch of antioxidants. Matcha Porridge is particularly suitable for athletes, as the many proteins boost muscle building and the many amino acids and antioxidants help to prevent severe muscle soreness.
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4. Matcha porridge aids digestion and keeps your gut flora healthy
The dietary fiber in the porridge is essential for healthy digestion. The dietary fiber binds water in the stool, keeping your digestion healthy. The beta-glucan in the oats is also responsible for a healthy gut flora. Not only porridge helps your intestinal flora, but also matcha. If you have digestive issues, green tea will help you get them under control.
5. Matcha porridge is good for losing weight
Matcha and porridge are both foods that can help you a great deal in losing weight. The Japanese green tea powder is a natural fat burner, as it increases your basal metabolic rate through the stimulating active ingredients, which in turn directly burns more fat. When you consume it as a tea, you also greatly increase thermogenesis, which also causes you to burn more fat. What's more, the bitter substances in matcha are responsible for reducing your cravings!
Porridge is also a little miracle food when it comes to losing weight. Porridge keeps you full for a long time, regulates blood sugar levels and thus prevents hunger pangs. The fiber it contains ensures healthy digestion – because that's also part of healthy weight loss!
6. Preventing diseases with matcha porridge
Matcha porridge combines both foods and can thus prevent a variety of diseases. These include, for example, cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. So why not make sure you start the day healthy and fit in the morning and even prevent diseases?
7. Matcha porridge is a booster and pick-me-up
Matcha is a natural booster, which is due to the caffeine it contains. But it is healthier than the caffeine in coffee! It works more slowly and for longer and is better absorbed by the body because it only takes effect in the intestines. Porridge provides us with the energy we need throughout the day. Together, these two foods form the basis for a day full of energy. And you can get it right at breakfast time!
How can I prepare Matcha Porridge?
Preparing our Matcha Porridge is very easy. It's no different from preparing “normal” porridge! The basic ingredients are still water, milk or a plant-based alternative, as well as the porridge mix! Top it off with a variety of toppings and you have the perfect porridge. Especially for a healthy breakfast, it is important that you pay attention to what you eat. With our delicious Matcha Porridge, you will start the day healthy, invigorated and full of energy!
Make your own Matcha Porridge
First of all, if you don't feel like combining matcha and porridge yourself, our new Matcha Porridge Date-Banana is perfect for you! We only use the best oat varieties and exclusive Japanese matcha in our packaging. Perfectly dosed for your body, you don't have to worry about getting too much of the superfoods.
But if you're curious and maybe have some matcha at home, you can also make your own matcha porridge. Take a teaspoon of matcha and mix it with a mashed banana or with milk or a plant-based alternative. But be careful not to use too much matcha – the caffeine can cause side effects that you may not want.
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Frequently asked questions
What is matcha powder?
Matcha powder is processed green tea from Japan. The end product, after the leaves have been processed in a factory and then ground into a powder in a granite stone, is called matcha powder.
How do I prepare matcha porridge?
Matcha porridge is no different to “normal” porridge in terms of preparation. Simply add milk, water, or alternatively a plant-based drink to the porridge mixture in a pot and leave to steep for 3 minutes.
How is Matcha made?
Matcha is produced in shaded plantations and factories in Japan. Only a few people have the knowledge to produce matcha. That is why matcha is a premium product and very rare.
How much matcha should I use for matcha porridge?
Our matcha porridges come in ready-to-use portions – so you don't have to worry about getting too much matcha in your body. 50 grams or 6 tablespoons are enough to enjoy the benefits of matcha and porridge to the full.
What are the advantages of matcha porridge?
Matcha has many positive properties: it has a revitalizing and harmonizing effect on the metabolism, contains a high level of cell-protecting antioxidants and provides a gentle energy kick.
