Blue matcha seems to be taking over the internet right now and it’s easy to see why!
The colors of this drink are striking, and there is a long list of purported health benefits of the blue matcha powder.
In this article, we are going to be breaking down what is blue matcha, the taste profile of blue matcha, the benefits of blue matcha powder and how you can make a blue matcha latte at home.
Let’s get started! 💙
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First and foremost, blue matcha is not matcha
Blue matcha is a term that gets thrown around a lot and it is actually a bit misleading.
You see, matcha is made from powdered green tea leaves and a lot of work goes into the cultivation and production of this tea to make it taste a certain way.
So what is blue matcha? Blue matcha powder is made from powdered flowers of the butterfly pea plant. This is used to make the so called "blue tea" and when you powder the flowers you essentially make matcha blue tea.
Now that you know that and if you're curious to learn more about green matcha, we strongly advice you to read the article 👉 What is Matcha? The one and only Matcha-Encyclopedia.
Taste profile of the blue matcha
In terms of taste, matcha blue tea has a mild and earthy flavor with floral undertones. The flavor of matcha blue tea is often described as slightly woody or reminiscent of green tea.
Question: do you know what matcha tastes like? If not, make sure to check the article 👉 What does matcha taste like? Taste Chart with Video
How to Make Blue Matcha
So how do we combine the benefits of matcha tea with the cool colors of the butterfly pea flower into a delicious matcha blue tea?
We make a blue matcha latte of course! In the next section, we are going to show you a recipe you can follow to turn blue matcha powder into a striking blue matcha latte at home. Let’s get started!
