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Anti-Inflammatory Matcha Drink

Matcha is an anti-inflammatory tea that comes in different types. A blue matcha makes for a blue drink that can be layered.
Course beverage
Cuisine American, Japanese
Author Brandy @ Healthy Happy Life Secrets

Ingredients

  • 1 tea bag blue matcha tea (Butterfly pea flower tea)
  • 4-6 oz coffee, black tea (like English Breakfast or Earl Grey), or cocoa/cacao
  • 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • raw honey, optional
  • blueberries, optional

Instructions

  • Brew your blue matcha tea leaves for about 5 minutes in a mug. Be sure to use cooler than boiling water to not burn the leaves. Cool in the refrigerator.
  • Pour about 1/3 high tea to your drinking glass or rock glass for your "ocean." Add honey (optional).
  • Freeze.
  • Add a "sand" layer with coffee or black tea. Add orange juice if using.
  • Freeze again.
  • Add milk or cappuccino froth for "cloud." layer. Zhugh with blueberries if desired and a melting ice cube (metaphor for the melting ice caps).

Notes

Earl Grey tea has bergamot citrus vibes that pairs well with oranges. Black coffee also pairs well with oranges that mellows out the bitter tastes.