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Matcha recipes for every day: mr.broccoli shares his favorite creations

Whether as a tea, in smoothies, or as an alternative to coffee and energy drinks, matcha is incredibly versatile and is therefore becoming increasingly popular. Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift have been swearing by the vibrant green Japanese drink for years. Are you a matcha fan looking for inspiration? Or would you like to get to know the trendy powder?

The basics: What is matcha?
Preparation of Matcha: The Basics
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The effect: What substances does matcha tea contain and is it healthy?
Health effects
Why does caffeine taste different in matcha than in coffee
mr.broccoli introduces you to the topic & presents you with unique recipes
The Matcha Triumph: From Japan to the Hearts of Matcha Fans
Recipes with Matcha: Cold or warm – always delicious
Pimp your Matcha recipe – with our Collagen & TaGa Mix
A Match(a) made in Heaven: Get recipes & videos & start stirring
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Food expert and fitness fan Christian Wenzel, better known as mr.broccoli, shows you in exclusive recipes how you can integrate matcha into your everyday life and what you need to know about the green tea.

The basics: What is matcha?

The Japanese word matcha translates as "ground tea" and is more than just a trendy drink. There's a centuries-old tradition behind the production of this green powder.

Mr. Broccoli, who studied the superfood intensively on his trip to Japan, explains: "To produce matcha, the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant are specially shade-grown to maximize their unique flavor and valuable ingredients such as antioxidants and vitamins ."

To produce this green tea, the deep green leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are first steamed, then dried, and finally ground into a fine powder. This process ensures its distinctive consistency and intense flavor. This is a precise and time-consuming process that begins with the careful harvesting of the leaves . Before harvesting, the tea bushes are shaded. This causes the plant to produce more chlorophyll and theanine – these substances give the final product its characteristic bittersweet taste and vibrant green color.

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In his exclusive videos and recipes, mr.broccoli shows you how to perfectly prepare the green powder and use it in various creations – from classic matcha tea to innovative smoothie and latte recipes.

Preparing Matcha: The Basics

To prepare matcha tea, simply stir the green matcha powder into hot water, whisk the mixture into a frothy consistency using a small bamboo whisk or a whisk, and then refine your tea with other ingredients as desired. Unlike other types of tea, the ground tea leaves remain in matcha drinks and are absorbed into your body along with their active ingredients .

Particularly popular is the Matcha Latte , a creamy drink that harmoniously combines the natural bitterness of green tea with a sweet milk substitute or honey. Matcha's flavor is unique—it's both tart and sweet, with a subtle umami note that works wonderfully in many drinks and dishes .

The effect: What substances does matcha tea contain and is the drink healthy?

Because matcha is a green tea, it naturally contains caffeine . The concentration of this naturally occurring substance is higher than in other green teas due to the special production process of matcha powder.

The caffeine content of matcha varies between 18.9 and 44.4 mg/g, depending on the harvest time and plant age. For one cup of matcha, you need about 1 to 2 g of matcha powder.¹ For adults without health problems , 400 mg of caffeine per day is considered safe.

The advantage over coffee drinks: When the caffeine comes from green tea preparations, the body absorbs it more slowly. The effect develops gradually , but the "caffeine kick" lasts longer.³ This is why many people turn to matcha tea as an alternative to espresso, cappuccino, and the like.

Matcha can be found not only in teas and beverages, but also in various foods , from desserts to baked goods to iced treats.

Health benefits of green matcha tea

Research into the health benefits of matcha tea is still in its early stages. It's not yet possible to say with certainty what specific impact it has on your well-being.

Interestingly, drinking green tea, such as matcha, also plays a significant role in the Okinawa region of Japan. Okinawa is one of the so-called "Blue Zones," where people live particularly long lives. What's particularly striking is that the oldest people in the world live here—especially women—and green tea is an important part of their diet.

Some researchers, such as scientists at Harvard University, suggest that daily consumption of one or two cups of matcha tea could have a positive impact on the cognitive functions of older women and the gut microbiome.⁶

Why does the caffeine in matcha taste different than in coffee

One reason why caffeine in matcha works differently than in coffee is the catechin it contains. It is a secondary plant compound and has an antioxidant effect. This means that catechins

can protect your cells from free radicals
influence, among other things, the aging process and
could contribute to the maintenance of the cardiovascular system⁴

In addition to catechins, green teas such as matcha contain the amino acid L-theanine, which may have a stress-reducing effect ,⁵ as well as various micronutrients such as B vitamins, iron and magnesium.

Tip: If you use high-quality matcha powder, you can benefit from the effects of the ingredients.

mr.broccoli introduces you to Matcha and presents unique recipes

Not only Hollywood stars like Gwyneth Paltrow love the unique taste of matcha tea, but also fitness fans like Christian Wenzel , who you already know as mr.broccoli. On a trip to Japan, the food expert, blogger, and podcaster delved deeply into green tea and its production and has since appreciated matcha tea even more. In addition to preparing matcha tea, he presents many creative ways to incorporate the green superfood into your day .

Through visits to green tea plantations, production facilities, and manufacturers, Christian has gained extensive insider knowledge about the ingredients and preparation of matcha tea. He shares his insights exclusively with you: Use the form to secure your access to a video in which mr.broccoli introduces you to the art of matcha preparation.

The Matcha Triumph: From China via Japan into the hearts of tea fans worldwide

With his expertise and commitment to healthy nutrition, mr.broccoli provides fascinating insights into the history of matcha: Originally, matcha powder was used as a medicine in China . By the 12th century, however, matcha had almost been forgotten. At that time, the Japanese monk Eisai brought the seeds of the tea bushes, from whose leaves the powder is made, back to his homeland. About 400 years later, matcha finally became an important part of the Japanese tea ceremony . Mr.broccoli says:

“I am amazed by the power that matcha gives my body and mind.”

After his trip to Japan and numerous visits to green tea plantations and production facilities, he has become a true expert and is now sharing his insider knowledge with you.

To this day, many people celebrate the preparation of matcha tea as a small, relaxing ritual. In recent years, matcha tea has developed into a true superfood and is becoming increasingly popular – in Germany alone, demand for matcha tea tripled from 2023 to 2024.⁷

Tip: If you are ever out and about in beautiful Munich, keep your eyes open – then you will find numerous locations that serve matcha in the most unusual forms.

Recipes with Matcha: Cold or warm – always delicious

Christian shares five delicious matcha recipes with you. So you can easily try them out for yourself, you'll also receive a handy PDF download – from the iced matcha latte recipe and smoothies like the one in the picture to vegan cream matcha . Sign up for our newsletter here and receive the recipe.

To prepare this tea, you can use a classic matcha whisk (chasen) with a matcha bowl. If you don't have these products available, mr.broccoli will show you alternatives. The recipe also includes a link to our YouTube videos, where you'll find exclusive information about matcha and preparation options.

Pimp your Matcha recipe – with our Collagen and TaGa Mix

If you want to not only enjoy delicious matcha recipes but also specifically promote your well-being, you can refine your creations with MITOcare's Premium Collagen or TaGa Mix . These powdered products can be easily mixed with the matcha powder or used as toppings.

Our Premium Collagen contains collagen that's beneficial for skin, hair, and nails. If you exercise to improve your connective tissue and muscle mass, collagen will also support you.
The TaGa Mix powder complex, suitable for vegetarians, works primarily in the digestive tract and supports, for example, energy metabolism in the mitochondria of cells and fat metabolism. During periods of particularly stressful respiratory conditions, the biotin it contains can help keep the mucous membranes in the nose and bronchi healthy.

TaGa Mix with magnesium and biotin for energy metabolism. With choline for your fat metabolism. Delicious flavor for bowls, lemonades, and more, thanks to galactose and tagatose.

A Match(a) made in Heaven: Get recipes and videos and start stirring

Download our five ideas for varied matcha recipes now and watch the video to see mr.broccoli's tips for preparing them. Top your creations with powdered products from MITOcare to give your body an extra dose of energy every day. Happy stirring!