Love matcha, love strawberries, love vegan treats?  You have come to the right place, this vegan matcha strawberry cake is mouth-watering! Matcha is a versatile green tea powder and aside from drinking tea it has a wide range of uses.  You will find ingredient matcha in many recipes, from home baking to fine dining and many other mixed drinks. This recipe comes with a warning ~ it is seriously addictive!  Have fun mixing your matcha and get in touch to let us know what you think. Matcha strawberry cake ingredients 1 cup plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking s ..read more

Have you tried ditching coffee before?  Have you ever experienced the withdrawal side-effects, such as; headaches, fatigue and changes in mood?  If you haven’t and you are thinking of giving up coffee temporarily or for good, then this article is for you.  We are going to show you how to switch from coffee to matcha with ease! The common side effects of caffeine withdrawal are well published.  From my own experience, I can tell you the headaches were pounding and I was falling asleep at my desk during the day.  I later learned that this cold turkey approach was not nec ..read more

Making cold matcha ice fruit smoothies are a great way to boost your energy and enjoy a refreshing beverage on a hot day.  Matcha green tea powder actually pairs well with any sweet fruits, so you have a lot of options when it comes to making matcha fruit smoothies. Matcha is a superfood and you will be pleased to know it is jam packed with nutritional benefits.  There are many reasons why this versatile green powder is being mixed in all kinds of recipes up and down the country. In this blended drink recipe, we will show you how to make a quick and easy watermelon matcha ice smoothi ..read more

Matcha cheesecake is a discovery we made and never looked back!  Like most we are dessert lovers and we find it very hard to say no to a delicious cheesecake.  When we perfected making this recipe we just had to get it out there and share it with you. You can mix matcha tea powder with many desserts and other recipes.  Matcha is so diverse you can actually be really creative with your mixing and have fun experiments. Because matcha is a superfood with many health benefits, you are enjoying the rewards of the delightful treat as well as the taste. Simple steps to a no bake matcha ..read more

Team Matcha Dao are passionate about our matcha powder and we drink our green tea daily.  Matcha is one of many powdered superfoods and we certainly notice the healthy energy boost that it gives us.  We have also tried many other powdered superfoods, although not all of them, there are just too many to list. Consumers are demanding more choice in the supplement market, driven by a focus on healthier lifestyles.  Powdered superfoods have become popular because of their simplicity.  It is fast and easy to mix them into your food or drink. We have put a list below of our top 5 ..read more

Matcha tea powder has become a well-known superfood.  Many A-list celebs are consuming the green tea which has helped to make it popular all over the globe.  Most people are aware that green tea is generally better for you than other caffeine drinks.  However, most consumers are not aware of all green tea health benefits that matcha tea provides. Today we are going to focus on a specific green tea health subject, one which is high up on may peoples agenda.  According to Kantar a whopping 38% of UK adults say they are trying to lose weight; could green tea be the answer? Gre ..read more

A question we get asked a lot is; ‘what’s the difference in organic green tea and what do the different shades of green mean?’  Consumers are learning more and more about speciality teas and being more discerning, they are seeking better beverage experiences. Green matcha powder can be confusing for the first-time drinker, there is a vast array of quality grades at various prices.  There is matcha from different countries, organic green tea powders and also standard conventional matcha powder. We have put this guide together to talk you through the different options available.  ..read more

Chocolate brownies are a must stock in all coffee shops on the high street, one of the nation’s favourite they are a very popular choice.  We know they are an indulgent treat loved by many, but many are not aware of matcha brownies and how it’s possible to mix the good with the naughty! Matcha tea powder can be mixed with your chocolate brownies or indeed with many other recipes.  Matcha is a diverse superfood which is well known to be antioxidant rich along with many other health benefits. When used to make these gorgeous matcha brownies you are still enjoying that delicious treat ..read more

We believe that pancakes are not only for pancake day!  We all enjoy lazy weekends, where perhaps we are a little later out of bed than usual.  What better way is there, than to enjoy a late breakfast or brunch with pancakes!  Well we can share with you this secret; the better way is with matcha pancakes! For us and for Joe Public, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  During our busy working weeks, it is hard to find the time to make varied and interesting meals and the same is true when we are rushing out of the door in the morning.  Therefore, you should ..read more

Matcha Ice Cream If you’re like us, we love a good desert and are quite partial to a cold, refreshing ice cream especially on a hot sunny day.  Ice Cream, like most deserts are not the healthiest of options, but we all deserve the occasional indulgent treat!  We find that personal reward is key to keeping you motivated during our hectic lifestyles. What better option is there, than to enjoy a matcha ice cream.  Mixing the tasty treat with culinary matcha not only enhances the flavour, but also ensures the healthy goodness of the green powder are included.  Matcha has become ..read more