Easy Iced Matcha

One of my all time favorite drinks is an Iced Matcha!

Now, don’t get my wrong…the first time I had one I thought I was drinking grass… haha But now I’ve learned how to make it the way I like it, and I think you’ll like it too!

I started drinking more matcha now that i’m trying to watch my caffeine intake TTC. Yes, there is caffeine in green tea but not near as much as that 3pm latte! Plus, green tea is good for you for so many reason.

Why drink green tea?

• helps reduce inflammation

• rich in antioxidants

• helps brain function

• improves energy

….just to name a few. PLUS, it’s delicious! #winwin

Here’s my simple recipe of an Iced Matcha:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp. matcha powder

• 8 oz. milk of choice

• sweeten to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Fill glass with ice

2. Pour milk of choice 3/4 of the way

3. In a small dish, place 1 tsp. matcha powder and sweetener of choice (I had some homemade simple syrup I used, I also love honey or pure maple syrup)

4. In the small dish, pour 1-2 T. boiling hot water

5. Whisk together until there are no clumps

6. Pour match + sweeter mixture over milk in glass

Below I put my fave oat milk! It’s the cleanest I’ve found. I’m actually not sure of the matcha brand I use, I go to my local health food store and have them fill up this jar in the bulk section! Making your own simple syrup is super….simple. haha Boil equal cups water to equal cups sugar — store in fridge for 2-3 weeks.

If you’re local to me, I go to Terry’s for my matcha.

Luteal Phase PM Tea

Since our miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy I’ve been diving deep into researching how to care for my hormones with food. One thing I’ve started to incorporate is seed-cycling!

It’s pretty simple:

The Follicular Phase of your cycle (days 1-14) you add pumpkin seeds and flax seeds to your diet.

The Luteal Phase of your cycle (days 15-28) you add sunflower seeds and sesame seeds.

To put it simply, seeds are PACKED with nutrients and eating certain seeds at certain times in your cycle helps to balance out estrogen and progesterone.

I love making this tea at night as I am winding down before bed. It’s calming, relaxing and delicious!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups milk of choice (I like coconut)

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

• 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or raw honey

• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

• 1 teaspoon culinary grade rose petals

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a bowl combine all ingredients, let soak on counter for at least 45 min (soaking is important to get the nutrients out and soften the seeds).

2. In a blender or food processor add all ingredients and blend until frothy (about 20 seconds).

3. Strain the milk through a small strainer or cheesecloth into 1 big mug or 2 smaller mugs.

4. Heat milk on stovetop on low-medium heat until warmed all the way through.