Ah, coffee! That magical, ebony elixir that fuels creativity, insanity, and trips to the bathroom.

What if there was an easier, gentler way to get your caffeine fix?

Well, there is: it’s called MATCHA TEA.

Matcha tea is made of ground, whole green tea leaves. The tea leaves are ground into a silky powder that you simply stir into water and add milk, if you’d like.

You can use a bamboo whisk, as shown in the photo above, to mix your matcha tea. Or, you can use a conventional whisk. Just make sure to whisk long enough to fully dissolve the tea.

EASY MATCHA GREEN TEA LATTE

Ingredients (makes about 3 generous servings):

• 1 teaspoon of matcha powder
• 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar (optional)
• 6-8 ounces of freshly boiled water
• 1-2 ounces of oat, dairy, soy, or other milk (optional)

1. Scoop the matcha into a heat proof bowl.
2. Add the boiling water.
3. Use a bamboo whisk to combine. Use a “w” motion to whisk the matcha until frothy.
4. Add sugar and/or milk (optional) and stir.
5. Enjoy!

Watch me make this simple, invigorating beverage here: