Gastro Matcha powder, 50 grams

A fine matcha powder that is perhaps best used in smoothies, desserts and baking. In recipes, matcha is sometimes referred to as "green tea powder". This is a slightly finer quality than we have had in the past. It is produced and packed for us in Japan. Delivered in a sealed bag.

Matcha is at the heart of Japanese tea culture. In the last few weeks before harvest, the bushes are covered, either with a cloth or a simple roof (similar to Gyokuro). The leaves are not rolled, but allowed to dry flat after steaming. The leaf vein is removed, and what remains is ground in a stone mill to a fine powder.

A variant that has become popular recently is the matcha latte: Heat 2 dl of milk in a saucepan. Put 1 tsp of matcha powder in a glass. Pour in some of the milk and stir out the powder, before adding the rest of the milk. Can also be flavored with ½ tsp vanilla sugar.

Matcha ice cream, 4 servings

You need:

4 dl of whipped cream
3 eggs
2-3 tbsp of matcha powder (i.e. 10-15 grams)
3 tbsp of granulated sugar

How to make it:

1. Sieve matcha, and mix with eggs and sugar. Whisk until fluffy
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2. Whip the cream to a creamy consistency.
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3. Mix the cream and the matcha cream.
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4. If you have an ice cream maker, pour in the cream and run it.
If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the cream into a bowl and leave it in the freezer. Take it out once an hour and stir well. Depending on the shape of the bowl, it will take 3-5 hours before it is ready. If you forget to stir, the ice cream will be a bit icy..
5. Scoop the ice cream into serving bowls and decorate with strawberries.

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