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The Magic of Matcha: Unlocking the Secrets of Pure Green Tea Powder from Fresh Leaves

Matcha, or green tea powder, has been a well-kept beauty secret for ages, and it's time to uncover its wonders. Today, we're spilling the tea on how you can easily create your own matcha powder at home and unlock its potential as a powerful, natural beauty ally.

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17 July, 2024

Not just a highly beneficial drink, matcha is also an incredibly popular beauty ingredient favored by beauty enthusiasts. Thanks to its high content of pure Polyphenol and strong antibacterial properties, matcha can exfoliate, detoxify the body, improve aging skin, and give you the soft, bright skin you desire. Moreover, the catechins found in matcha help regulate hormonal imbalances, one of the main causes of acne and cystic acne.

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Given these fantastic benefits, it’s incredibly easy and quick to purchase matcha on the market today. However, not all sources provide trustworthy matcha powder. So, to ensure the best quality, why not try making matcha powder at home with the following simple and time-efficient DIY recipe? Let’s get started!

1 Matcha Powder Ingredients

1kg of fresh matcha leaves (adjust the amount according to your needs)
Blender
Sieve
Scissors
3 small bowls

2 How to Make Matcha Powder

Step 1 After purchasing the matcha leaves, thoroughly wash them to remove any dirt and bacteria. Then, shake off the excess water and air-dry the leaves for three days, spreading them out evenly and avoiding stacking. During the drying process, keep the leaves in a shaded area to prevent direct sunlight from burning the chlorophyll.

Step 2 Once the leaves are dry, you’ll notice two colors: light green and slightly darker green. Select the light green leaves and use scissors to cut them in half to remove the central vein (the hard part in the middle).

Step 3 After removing the veins, put the leaves into a blender and blend until you get a fine powder. Stop blending when you see the matcha powder coating the blender’s walls.

Step 4 Pour the blended matcha powder into a sieve to separate the fine powder from the residue. Collect the residue in a separate bowl.

Step 5 For the remaining darker green leaves, don’t discard them! Instead, cut them in half, removing the veins, just like in Step 2. Then, blend them as well and collect the powder in the third bowl.

By following these steps, you’ll end up with three products: a bowl of fine matcha powder, a bowl of residue, and a bowl of darker green matcha powder. The fine matcha powder can be used for baking, drinks, or facial masks. Although the residue is too coarse for face masks, you can package it into tea bags for infused tea. As for the darker green powder, while it lacks chlorophyll and thus doesn’t offer many nutrients, it still retains the aroma of matcha. You can use it in tea bags to freshen up your living space and repel insects.

Tip: You can also make matcha powder from dried matcha leaves. Skip Step 1 and follow the rest of the process, ensuring you remove any wilted leaves.

It’s that simple and convenient! With just a handful of fresh matcha leaves, you can create a DIY face mask, brew a hot cup of matcha, and even make a natural air freshener for your home. So, what are you waiting for? Get started and good luck!