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  • iced matcha latte

    BLOG #29: How to make an Iced Matcha Latte?

    It is currently the ‘bestseller’ in our matcha bar: the Iced Matcha Latte, the cold version of the Matcha Latte. But, how do you make a nice Iced Matcha Latte at home? Requirements: Bamboo whisk – chasen Bamboo measuring spoon – chashaku Matcha bowl – chawan Milk frother Ice cubes Glass Straw Possibly a small …

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  • Matcha yogurt bowl

    RECIPE #50: Matcha yogurtbowl

    We do have a nice breakfast recipe for you… A Matcha yogurt bowl is a fantastic way to get a nutritious, quick and healthy breakfast that is easy to make. Ingredients:  250 ml quark or yogurt 1 gram of Premium Matcha – Blending grade Toppings: Raspberries, Blueberries Coconut flakes Granola Nuts, if you like. First …

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    BLOG #49: Why is matcha so popular?

    When we started with Hug the Tea in 2015 Matcha wasn’t known yet. In our tea store & bar we had to give a lot of text and explanation, but slowly matcha became more and more famous and popular. Nowadays you suddenly see it everywhere… But why is matcha so popular?

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  • iced mango matcha latte

    RECEPT #48: Iced Mango Matcha Latte

    Iced matcha mango latte is a summer special. Try in our bar or make it yourself at home with premium matcha 🙂

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  • RECEPT #47: Matcha Affogato recept

    Matcha Affogato: een heerlijk Italiaans ijsdessert in een Japans groen jasje!

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  • houjicha latte

    RECEPT #46: Houjicha Latte recept

    Deze heerlijke Houjicha Latte met Houjicha powder staat ook op ons huidige herfst/winter menu. Maar hoe maak je ‘m nou zelf thuis klaar? Het is eigenlijk heel simpel. Vooral als je al vaker een Matcha Latte maakt. De Matcha vervang je hierbij door de Houjicha. Het recept delen wij hieronder: Ingrediënten 1 tl = 2 …

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  • matcha drinks summer

    RECEPT #45: Matcha Piña Colada

    Matcha Piña Colada. Waan je in de Caribbean met dit tropische drankje…

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  • strawberry latte

    RECEPT #44: Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte

    Lovely summer drink: Iced Matcha Latte with Strawberries!

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  • hug the tea matcha

    BLOG #43: A review on the health benefits of matcha: how can catechins in matcha benefit your health?

    Matcha is becoming increasingly popular in the Western market, mainly caused by the health benefits of matcha, but which of these claims are true? And what compounds are related to these so claimed health benefits? Let’s start with a quick introduction about matcha and why matcha is considered to be healthier than other teas.

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  • Matcha yoghurt cake

    RECEPT #42: Matcha yoghurt cake met granola topping & blauwe bessen

    Deze Matcha yoghurt cake met granola crunch en blauwe bes is lekker fluffy en gemakkelijk te maken.

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  • tea of the season japan

    BLOG #41: Tea of the season – by Aya Yoshida

    I am introducing some seasonal tea and food with representing the essence of Japanese culture.
    – Aya Yoshida –

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  • matcha kagoshima

    BLOG #40: Matcha and tea regions of Japan

    About the tea regions of Matcha and how to recognize good quality matcha and tea.

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  • Gingerbread matcha latte

    RECEPT #39: Gingerbread Matcha Latte

    Deze heerlijke herfst/winter editie Gingerbread Matcha Latte met speculaaskruiden staat ook op onze herfst/winter menukaart. Maar hoe maak je ‘m nou zelf thuis klaar? Het is eigenlijk heel simpel. Vooral als je al vaker een Matcha Latte maakt.

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  • matcha kopen hug the tea

    BLOG #38: Matcha & pregnancy

    Can I drink matcha during my pregnancy / zwangerschap?

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  • Iced matcha white chocolate recept hug the tea

    RECIPE #37: Iced Matcha White Choco

    Iced Matcha Latte with white chocolate. Find the recipe here!

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  • iced rose matcha latte

    RECIPE#36: Iced Matcha Rose Latte

    Iced Matcha Rose Latte. So yummy!

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  • Dalgona-Matcha-coffee-latte-hugthetea (2)

    BLOG #34: Dalgona Matcha Coffee Recipe

    Als je houdt van heerlijke luchtige cappuccino’s en/of matcha lattes, dan is deze Dalgona matcha koffie echt wat voor jou! In dit blog laten we zien hoe je een Dalgona matcha style koffie maakt.

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  • Matcha L theanine

    BLOG #33:L-Theanine in Matcha

    L-Theanine in Matcha Matcha from Hug the Tea is rich in amino acids and 1 of those amino acids is L-Theanine. This amino acid has a stress-reducing effect. Matcha comes from the Camelia sinensis tea plant and green tea contains many amino acids. Matcha is made from ground green tea leaves so in this way …

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  • BLOG #21: 10 Health Benefits of Matcha

    Health benefits of Matcha Matcha tea often is called the superfood of superfoods. We all know that green tea is healthy. One cup of Matcha contains as many antioxidants as 10 cups of ‘normal’ green tea. Tea powder is 115 times richer in antioxidants than regular green tea. EGCg (epigallo catechingallate) is a unique antioxidant, …

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  • hygge hug the tea

    BLOG #24: Hygge & Huggen

    Sorry, this part of the website is only available in Dutch For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Hygge is de Deense variant van de Nederlandse begrippen gezelligheid en knusheid. Het wordt in Denemarken vaak beschouwd als een van de belangrijkste uitdrukkingen van de …

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