Easter pound cake with green matcha icing
How about blending modernity with tradition for this year’s Easter celebrations? This recipe for pound cake with matcha icing is perfect for your holiday table! Go ahead and try this twist on the classic pound cake for yourself and your loved ones. We guarantee no one...
Matcha-powered antioxidant smoothie
What’s one of the best things about matcha? Its versatility. You can enjoy it in numerous ways – mix it with milk or water, or incorporate it into any beverage of choice! Each variation promises deliciousness and is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients,...
2024 Resolution: to drink matcha every day
Thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? Start drinking matcha every day for your health The beginning of the year is a great time to reflect on the past and set the right direction. It's worth taking a moment to thank yourself and your body for how bravely it...
Matcha Muffins Recipe
You're about to discover a truly perfect recipe for delicious muffins with matcha icing! 😉 Muffins evoke memories of childhood and sweets we used to prepare for Holiday celebrations at school. 🙂 Now it's your turn to create these delicious muffins with a delightful,...
Recipe for Matcha-infused Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in these matcha-infused cinnamon rolls, undoubtedly among the tastiest ones you've ever experienced! Soft, pillowy, generously filled with cinnamon, and entirely plant-based. Naturally, also enhanced with the finest organic matcha. 😉 This recipe is absolutely...
Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
Creamy, delicately sweet, with a pleasantly spicy touch… For some, autumn wouldn't be complete without this amazing drink. Many actually consider it the highlight of the season. Of course, we’re talking about pumpkin spice matcha latte! It’s rich in antioxidants and...
Ice matcha latte
Ice matcha latte is a very refreshing, full of umami and creamy beverage, perfect for warm, sunny days. We recommend drinking it from a glass because it’s not only delicious but also looks stunning. We recommend using your favourite milk, we prefer oat or rice milks...
Moya Matcha bar in Warsaw
Matcha bar in Warsaw We opened a unique combination of tea room and organic Moya tea store in Warsaw. It’s a perfect place where you can try hot and cold drinks based on our organic Japanese matcha, leaf teas and other surprising combinations. Besides drinking...
New, unique matchawans available in UK
Konnichiwa! New matchawans are now available on our UK website. Their uniqueness is achieved by a geometric cut, dividing them into two beautifully coloured parts. Matchawan is a traditional cup uses for preparing and drinking matcha and these were hand-crafted by a...
Vanilla matcha iced latte
Vanilla matcha iced latte 1 heaping teaspoon (4 g) of Moya Matcha Daily 200 ml milk, regular or plant-based vanilla syrup to taste Ice cubes – the more, the better! To prepare your matcha vanilla iced latte, fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Try to fit in as...
The era of beauty – what is the sirtfood diet?
What is the sirtfood diet? The sirtfood diet, or in other words the sirtuin diet, was developed by nutritionists Glen Matten and Aidan Goggins. These two American nutrition experts were determined to discover a nutritional plan that would not be based on fasting and...
Which kind of green tea is the healthiest?
Green tea is enjoyed by thousands of its lovers around the globe. It has been cherished for thousands of years, and its popularity has been spreading at the speed of light since Japanese monks discovered its beneficial effects on body and soul. It was they, who...
Does green tea stimulate your organism?
Green tea is famous for its myriad of valuable properties. It shows, among others, antioxidant, anti-aging, slimming, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties. Hardly anyone knows that green tea can also stimulate, and sometimes even pose as a substitute for...
How to brew green tea?
Green tea is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. However, in order to be able to enjoy its taste and effects, one first needs to brew it well. And this is not always as obvious as it may seem. There is a myriad of myths about brewing green tea. How to do...
Green or black tea – which should I choose?
The variety of the kingdom of teas is invaluable - there are hundreds of kinds of tea, each of which is characterized by different flavour, aroma and properties. The most popular tea varieties are definitely black and green tea. What are the differences between them?...
How does green tea affect the skin?
Green tea and its extract can be found as an ingredient in the composition of many face and body cosmetics. Cleansing masks with green tea, anti-aging peels and relaxing shower gels are just some of them. Since green tea applied to the body and skin can improve their...
Green tea and weight loss
Green tea’s pro-health properties have already astounded the Asian population thousands of years ago. The delicate brew’s popularity has been spread by Japanese monks, who discovered its salutary effect on both body and mind. Nowadays, we know what’s the source of the...
Is matcha a good substitute for coffee?
Considering our present lifestyle, so fast and filled with new challenges, coffee appears to be a somewhat necessary key to survival. And it doesn’t need to be that way, for there are numerous interesting, often healthier alternatives for coffee. Green tea matcha...
Can you drink green tea while pregnant?
Green tea is widely known for its valuable properties and exquisite taste. Due to such precious green tea’s qualities, many pregnant women wonder if it is worth including tea in their daily menu. Are there any contraindications considering drinking green tea while...
Green tea – before or after a meal?
Green tea is famous for its unusual health properties. It is characterized by extremely effective antibacterial, antiviral, stimulating effects. Its beneficial effect on health is due to its complex chemical composition and the content of a myriad of vitamins,...
Green tea and calming effect – truth or myth?
Green tea constitutes a treasury of valuable nutrients and health properties. For whole millennia, it has been considered to be a medicine for the body, mind and soul. Its lovers reach for it for a myriad reasons. Some appreciate its stimulating, metabolism-boosting...
The effect of green tea on blood pressure
Green tea lovers reach for it all over the world for many reasons. Its extract is an extremely strong antioxidant preventing aging processes, improving concentration, and boosting metabolism. Some kinds of green tea, such as matcha powder, can even pose as a...
Who should watch out for green tea consumption?
Green teas are one of the healthiest natural products to include in your daily diet. They perform a strong antioxidant effect, can boast of an effective slimming effect, successfully regulate blood pressure, noticeably improve the condition of the skin, hair and...
Does Japanese green tea contain caffeine?
Green tea enthusiasts reach for their favourite brews for a number of reasons. Some of them are looking for alternatives for coffee, while others are searching for decaffeinated drinks. Does green tea contain caffeine? Yes, although… not all of its kinds! In our...
What amounts of green tea can you consume?
Green tea can definitely be considered to be a part of the group of the so-called "Superfoods" - products showing numerous unique health-promoting properties. Filled with vitamins and minerals, such as B, A, C vitamins, magnesium, iron, and calcium, green tea...
Green tea and deacidification
Human body can be described as complicated machinery, the balance of which can be disturbed by numerous factors. Organism’s acidification is an example of such a disordered functioning. Acidification is a cause of a wide range of onerous maladies, such as chronic...
Does green tea cause dehydration?
Green tea lovers reach for their favourite drink for many reasons. It is an extremely powerful antioxidant, accelerates metabolism, stimulates and improves concentration. Some, however, hesitate to consume green teas in the face of fear of dehydration. Can green tea...
Cold-brew tea with green tea kukicha
‘Cold brew’ is one of the culinary buzzwords of the past months. It is an innovative method of brewing- as the name of the method suggests, it consists in brewing them in cold water. It constitutes an ideal alternative for our favourite, traditionally hot brew, green...
Matcha tonic cocktail
Recently matcha green tea cocktails have appeared on the menus of the best drink bars around the world. Matcha tonic is one of the cocktails that taste great both in non-alcoholic (‘virgin’) and alcoholic versions (with gin). Thanks to the addition of the Japanese tea...
Kendō, a traditional samurai practice to shape body and mind
Very few people realise that matcha has a lot in common with samurai culture, and thus also with kendō. From around the 13th century, samurai used a matcha tea drink as a remedy for improved concentration and endurance, which, drunk before a duel, was supposed to have...
Matcha Green Tea Panna Cotta
One of less known desserts with matcha tea is green panna cotta. Panna Cotta is a famous Italian dessert with its origin in Northern Italy, which in this changed formula looks equally phenomenal and tastes equally delicious. Chilled and decorated with fresh flowers,...
Matcha cake by French chef Alexandre Couillon
The renowned chef Alexandre Couillon, founder of La Marine Restaurant awarded with 2 Michelin stars and Chef of the Year according to Gault&Millau France, known for the French edition of Chef’s Table chose Moya Matcha for his recipes prepared in collaboration with...
Recipe for Matcha latte
Moya Matcha latte Ingredients for matcha latte: 3,5 tablespoons water in 70-80 °C temperature 1 teaspoon Moya Matcha Traditional or Daily one glass of your favourite milk (we recommend cow milk, soy milk or oat milk) 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup Recipe for matcha...
Dalgona Matcha
Dalgona Matcha is a green and healthier version of the popular Korean-style Dalgona Coffee, also known as coffee from Tik Tok. Especially for matcha lovers we have prepared 3 versions of dalgona matcha: a recipe for dalgona matcha with or without egg, and a recipe for...
Vegan Dalgona Matcha
Finally, Dalgona Coffee found a great competitor. We mean of course the green version of this Korean delight, Dalgona matcha with a vegan option. To see the recipe for a classic dalgona matcha we invite you to check another post on our blog. Have a tasty time with...
Banana bread with matcha
Ingredients for banana bread with matcha: 2 big eggs or 3 small 1 cup wheat flour 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 1 tablespoon Moya Matcha Daily 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 bananas a pinch of salt Recipe for banana bread: Put melted butter in a...
Marbled matcha cake
Try the famous marbled cake in a delicious new setting. Depending on the form you chose, you will find this dessert as an Easter cake or an easy matcha cake for the weekend. The recipe comes from the book "Matcha. The Cookbook" by Gretha Scholtz which you can get in...
Chia pudding with matcha
Even it is easy to make at home, chia pudding looks very professional, still. This dreamlike dessert with aphrodisiac strawberries you can eat at a romantic dinner with your significant other. Or don't hesitate to keep pudding for yourself because it's so good!Chia...
Matcha Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients for 2 portions: 3 frozen bananas 1 mango (mango pulp) 1 peeled pear 1 peeled avocado lemon juice from ½ of lemon 2 spoons of Moya Matcha Daily 1 glass of soy milk 2 spoons of maple syrup Garnish: 1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut shredded coconut or coconut...
Cocktail “The Perfect Matcha”
The recipe for this refreshing and energizing cocktail was created by a talented Scottish bartender. She was trying to use matcha in a drink for a very long time, finally sticked with "The Perfect Matcha" cocktail which tastes a bit like a mix of Mojito! Cocktail...
Vegan easter cake with matcha
This vegan matcha cake recipe is an interesting way to redefine thinking about Easter treats. It brings freshness to a holiday table and makes a good company with first spring flowers. You can bake this cake each time when you want to have some light dessert.Vegan...
Matcha hot white chocolate
In winter hot chocolate is perfect for warming up. To combine delicious taste of white chocolate with Matcha benefits, prepare hot white chocolate with Matcha according to our recipe! Matcha hot white chocolate serves 2 Ingredients: 1 heaping teaspoon Moya...
Matcha and yoga – a good match
Styles and customs of bygone times are constantly coming back. Desiring to return back to the roots, we are keen to reach for very old traditions and incorporate them into pop culture turn them into elements of pop culture. These traditions – deeply rooted in history...
Matcha frappe
How to deal with summer heat? This thick and creamy matcha milkshake will not only refresh your tired body, but also energize and nourish it! It's a healthier alternative for a classic frappe – iced coffee with whipped cream. Matcha frappe serves 2 Ingredients: 300 ml...
Two-layered matcha with orange juice
Green tea should be a staple in a healthy diet. But even if you enjoy it on a daily basis (and so we hope!), don’t forget it on special occassions, as well! Matcha is a wonderful addition to elegant cocktails. Have a sip of today’s simple summer drink served in a...
Virgin matcha spritzer
The summer has arrived! And came along the time of refreshing drinks. As a number one this year, we are serving matcha spritzer with apple juice and lime. It's like a sophisticated cousin of lemonade! It contains no alcohol, so you can enjoy it first thing in...
Vegan matcha ice cream
The arrival of real, sunny spring means that ice cream season is officially on! I'm sure you've had some already this year, but have you tried making them by yourself yet? Homemade ice cream taste better that in the finest ice cream shop. And you can adjust them to...
Making Japan’s finest chasens
Today is one of the most exciting days I have been looking forward to in my journey across Japan. I have been driving for more than thirty minutes now, leaving the city far behind. According to the map, I should be reaching my...
Matcha affogato
Green version of a simple Italian dessert – ice cream floating in a strong espresso. We are letting the coffee go – in favour of matcha, of course! The tea’s intense flavour mixes with subtle, milky ice cream. What makes this an unforgettable treat is also the...
Matcha cheesecake with raspberries
Here comes the treat that introduced matcha to countless food enthusiasts outside Japan (and made them fall in love with it!). Its popularity has been growing in numerous areas of the world. Recently it made its way back to the homeland of green tea, where it's...
Handmade matcha chocolate bars
Extremely easy to make, yet appetizing and unique, these matcha chocolate (matchocolate?!) bars will make a perfect gift for all green tea lovers. You can experiment with the toppings and choose them according to your loved one's preferences. How about beginning with...