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MATCHA Food + Drink RECIPES

In my previous post, I shared all the benefits of matcha and as promised, below I'm sharing 15 mouth watering food + drink recipes using matcha courtesy of my partners at OWL Venice!

3 Step Classic Matcha

1. Mix ½ tsp. of OWL Venice Matcha with 1 shot of filtered water (hot or cold) Note: if you use hot, do not boil!
   

2. Whisk, shake, or blend until smooth. Whisk well in zig-zag patterns until matcha is dissolved. I love my OWL Venice bamboo tea whisk which works best for this.
   

3. Add shot to hot water for tea, milk (I like cashew milk) for a latte, or blend into smoothies. Optional: I like to add a dash of maple syrup as well!

(Contains 36 mg of caffeine per serving + 3.9 mg of theanine per serving)

Everyday Iced Matcha

INGREDIENTS

• OWL Venice Matcha

• Cinnamon (a few dashes)

• Hot Filtered Water (1 ounce)

• Maple Syrup

• Vanilla Extract

• Ice

• Milk (I typically use 3 Trees: Vanilla Almond Milk)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add OWL Venice Matcha to glass.

2. Sprinkle in a few dashes of Cinnamon.

3. Pour in 1 ounce of Hot Water (do not boil) + whisk well in zig-zag patterns until matcha is dissolved.

4. Add a splash of Agave or Maple Syrup.

5. Add in a splash of Vanilla Extract + whisk again.

6. Add in LOTS of Ice.

7. Fill will Milk of your choice + enjoy!

Blueberry Iced Matcha Latte

Prep Time: 10 minutes  |  Total Time: 4 hours (for freezing)  |  Servings: 2 Lattes

With homemade wild blueberry compote, cashew milk + green tea matcha ice cubes. Recipe by: Claire Sporck

CYCLE Syncing

Your lifestyle + menstrual cycle go hand in hand. Cycle syncing emphasizes working with, not against, the menstrual cycle. Prioritizing a healthy gut is a great place to start when considering cycle syncing. Try this recipe for a Blueberry Iced Matcha Latte that is perfect to drink during your menstrual phase.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ½ cashew milk

• 1 ½ cups of filtered water

• 1 Tbsp OWL Matcha Powder 

• 1 cup wild blueberries 

• 1 Tbsp coconut sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ lemon juice 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add tablespoon of matcha to a glass or bowl + pour in filtered water. Whisk together with an electric whisk until all are combined. 
   

2. Pour the matcha mixture + cashew milk into an ice tray. Save ½ cup of each + set aside for later. Freeze matcha + cashew milk ice cubes for 4 hours.
   

3. Make the blueberry compote by adding the wild blueberries, coconut sugar, sea salt, vanilla + lemon juice to a bowl. Mash together until you create a well combined compote.
   

4. Take the ice cubes out of the freezer, Add blueberry compote to matcha glasses. Add in the ice cubes. Pour in additional cashew milk + top with the rest of the matcha. Don't forget to swirl before sipping!

Matcha Tonic

1. Soak the whisk for 30 min in hot water (to make bristles more elastic)
   

2. Whisk OWL Matcha + hot water together.
   

3. Let it chill then pour over ice.
   

4. Add tonic water.
   

5. Add a splash of lemon.
   

6. Stir + enjoy!

Holiday Matcha

INGREDIENTS

• Ice

• 2 ounces hot water

• OWL Matcha Powder

• 1 pump Peppermint Syrup

• MALK Holiday Nog

• Whisk or Frother

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add OWL Matcha into your glass.

2. Add 2 ounces of hot water.

3. Add 1 pump of Peppermint Syrup.

4. Whisk or Froth

5. Pour in 1/2 a cup of MALK Holiday Nog

6. 6. Add tons of ice + enjoy!

Cashew Butter Matcha Balls

Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 12 balls

With cashew butter, almond flour, honey, green tea matcha powder + rolled in crushed pistachios.

Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups almond flour

• ½ cup creamy cashew butter

• ⅓ cup honey (optional)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tsp OWL Matcha Powder

• ½ tsp sea salt 

• ½ cup raw pistachios 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a food processor: add in the almond flour, cashew butter, honey, matcha, vanilla extract + sea salt. Blend until it creates a dough.
   

2. Crush your pistachios with a knife until they are in small pieces.
   

3. Roll the matcha dough into little balls using your hands. These should be 1.5 inches in diameter. Roll the matcha balls in the pistachios until they are well coated.
   

4. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat!

Matcha Crinkle Cookies

Total Time: 30 minutes (+ 1 hour chill time) | Servings: 12

With gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, ghee, matcha powder + a dusting of powdered sugar. Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 cups Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour

• 1 ½ tbsp OWL Matcha Powder

• 1½ tsp. Baking Powder

• 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton Kosher Salt

• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

• 2 Large Eggs

• ½ cup Ghee (room temperature)

• 1 cup Coconut Sugar

• ½ cup Powdered Monk Fruit Sugar (optional: regular powdered sugar)

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Whisk together the flour, matcha, baking powder + sea salt in a large bowl. Set aside.

2. In another bowl beat together the coconut sugar + ghee until light + fluffy. Crack in the eggs + continue beating + pour in the vanilla extract.

3. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the other bowl + beat until the dough is formed. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add the powdered sugar to a small bowl. Form small balls (about 2 tbsp of dough) + roll out with the palms of your hands. Coat each cookie dough ball with the powdered sugar. Line them on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle with additional matcha.

5. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Serve warm.

Matcha Christmas Tree + Star Cookies

Prep Time: 45 minutes | Bake Time: 5-6 minutes | Makes: 5-6 trees or 20-25 star cookies.

The best thing about these cookies is they are made from the cleanest ingredients + are gluten-free + refined sugar-free!

Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Oat Flour + ½ cup for rolling out dough

• 3/4 cups Almond Flour

• 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar

• 1/2 cup Ghee

• 1/4 tsp Baking Soda

• 1 tsp Almond Extract

• 1 tsp Sea Salt

• 1 Egg (room temperature)

• 2 tbsp OWL Venice Matcha Powder

• ¼ cup Shredded Coconut

MONK FRUIT ICING

• 2 cups Powdered Monk Fruit

• 1 tbsp Ghee

• 3 tbsp Almond Milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl whisk together egg, coconut sugar, almond extract + ghee for 20 seconds.

2. In a smaller bowl combine dry ingredients by sifting together oat flour, almond flour, baking soda, sea salt + matcha powder.

3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet until all combined. Mix together with hands! Let sit in the fridge for 1/2 an hour.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees + prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. On a flat surface lay out some parchment paper. Sprinkle some oat flour on the parchment paper + begin to roll out the dough. Whenever the dough begins to stick to the rolling pin, always add some more flour.

6. Roll out the dough till it is about 1/4 in thick. Take the star cookie cutters (or Christmas tree cutters) + begin to cut out different sizes of the stars. You will want each stack to be about 5 stars.

7. Repeat the process until almost all of the dough has been cut into star cookies.

8. Add the star cookies to a baking sheet + bake for 6-8 minutes. Let cool!

9. Make the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, almond milk + ghee. Icing should be thick + fluffy.

10. Add the icing into a piping bag + begin to ice the sugar cookie stars once they are cool. Stack 5 stars on top of one another, putting the largest star at the bottom.

11. Sprinkle with shredded coconut + powdered green matcha.

Witch Fingers: Halloween Cookies

Prep + Bake Time: 30 minutes

Made with almond flour, pure maple sugar + organic matcha powder.

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free + Vegan.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups Almond Flour

• 5 tablespoons Maple Syrup

• 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil (melted)

• 2 teaspoons OWL Venice Matcha Powder

• 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (optional)

• 1/8 teaspoon fine Sea Salt

• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

• 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

• 13 Dark Chocolate Chunks

• 13 Sliced Almonds (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF + line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, matcha powder, peppermint, salt, baking soda + apple cider vinegar. Stir well until a sticky batter is created.

3. Use a heaping tbsp to scoop the dough + then roll it between your hands to form a log. Press the log onto the lined baking sheet + use your fingers to gently pinch the log to form a "finger" shape. Use a knife to score some "wrinkle" lines into the finger. Press a chocolate chunk into the end of each finger. Bake the cookies at 350ºF until lightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes.

4. To make a witch finger, place a sliced almond over the melted chocolate chip after you remove the cookies from the oven. The chocolate will harden as it cools + will hold the almond in place. To make a monster finger leave off almond! Let the cookies cool completely before serving. Serve on a bed of coconut flakes or get creative!

Matcha Pistachio Butter Smoothie

Total Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 smoothie

Blended with frozen avocado, coconut yogurt, creamy pistachio butter, pistachio milk, dates, matcha, sea salt + topped with crushed pistachios.

Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup Frozen Avocado

• ⅓ cup Coconut Yogurt

• ½ cup Frozen Coconut Milk Cubes

• 2 Dates

• ½ tsp OWL Venice Matcha Powder

• 2 tbsp Pistachio Butter

• 1 cup Pistachio Milk

• pinch Sea Salt

• Toppings: Crushed Pistachios

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add all ingredients to a blender + blend until smooth + creamy.

2. Line the glass with a drizzle of pistachio butter. Pour in your smoothie + top with crushed pistachios + enjoy!
   

Shout out to my friend Aubree Holmes for her love of matcha as well! Be sure to check out her Matcha Almond Cake recipe here.

Golden Matcha Latte

Total Time: 6 minutes | Servings: 1 latte

Turmeric, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg + coconut sugar with a homemade nut milk.

Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp OWL Venice Matcha Powder

• ¼ cup hot water

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 ½ cup cashew milk or coconut milk

• Pinch of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a kettle of water. Add the matcha powder to a bowl + pour the hot water over it, whisking with the Matcha whisk until there are no clumps. 

2. In a small pot heat the cashew milk, coconut sugar, turmeric powder + cracked pepper until warm. 

3. Pour the matcha into a large mug. Then pour the golden milk into the same mug as the matcha. Top with a dust of matcha, turmeric + crack of pepper. 

Grain Free Matcha Chia Porridge

Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 2

Homemade cashew milk, raw honey, matcha powder, chia seeds, flax seeds, whipped coconut yogurt, blackberry sauce, pistachio butter + sliced pears.

Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups cashew milk

• 1/2 cup filtered hot water water

• 1 tsp OWL Venice Matcha Powder

• 1/2 tbsp ghee

• 3 Tbsp white chia seeds

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed

• 1/2 cup monk fruit (optional)

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 1 tbsp raw honey (optional)

• ½ cup coconut yogurt

• 2 Tbsp pistachio butter (optional)

BLACKBERRY SAUCE

• 1 cup fresh blackberries

• 2 tbsp raw honey (optional)

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp almond extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add hot water + matcha powder to a small bowl + mix together until all of the matcha has dissolved.

2. In a small saucepan make the homemade blackberry sauce by adding in all the ingredients. Bring the sauce to a simmer + stir occasionally. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. In another saucepan add in all the ingredients for the chia porridge. This includes the cashew milk, matcha/water mixture, ghee, chia seeds, flax seeds, monk fruit, honey + sea salt.

4. Let mixture thicken on medium heat. This should take about 5-6 minutes.

5. Pour the chia porridge into small bowls, topped with blackberry sauce, coconut yogurt, pistachio butter, sea salt + pear slices.

Iced Matcha with Pistachio Milk

Total Time: 4 hours + 15 minutes | Servings: 1 latte + extra pistachio milk

Green tea matcha powder with homemade pistachio milk made with raw pistachios, hemp seeds. Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup raw pistachios

• 2 dates

• 1 Tbsp hemp seeds

• Pinch sea salt 

• 2 cups filtered water

MATCHA

• 1 tsp OWL Venice Matcha Powder

• ½ Tbsp monk fruit sweetener

• 1 cup homemade pistachio milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the pistachio milk by adding raw pistachios, dates, hemp seeds + sea salt. Pour in water + let soak for 3-4 hours or overnight.

2. Blend the matcha! Filter with a cheesecloth (this is optional!) I normally keep mine unfiltered.

3. Add ice, matcha powder, monk fruit sweetener + pistachio milk to a shaker. Shake it up for 30 seconds.

4. Pour into your favorite glass + enjoy!

Matcha "Nice" Cream Shake

Total Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 2 shakes

Matcha green tea, bananas, hemp milk, coconut meat, vanilla bean, sea salt, collagen + vegan protein powder, topped with coconut yogurt + shaved cocoa butter.

Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups frozen banana slices

• 1 tsp OWL Matcha Powder

• 1 cup frozen coconut meat

• 1 cup fresh spinach

• 1 vanilla bean

• ½ cup unsweetened hemp mylk

• 2 scoops collagen powder (optional)

• 2 scoops protein powder (optional)

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ½ cup coconut yogurt

• 1 tbsp shaved cocoa butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Gather all ingredients + set aside next to the blender.

2. Add in bananas, coconut meat, matcha powder, vanilla bean, collagen, protein powder, hemp milk + sea salt.

3. Blend until smooth +creamy. Pour into two smoothie glasses, top with coconut yogurt + shaved cocoa butter.

Matcha Waffles

Total Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6

Homemade matcha waffle with a grain-free flour blend topped with coconut whipped cream + dusting of matcha.

Recipe by: Claire Sporck

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp OWL Matcha Powder

• ¼ cup hot water

• 1 ½ cups grain-free flour blend

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ¼ cup tapioca flour

• ½ tsp sea salt

• ½ cup coconut sugar

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup melted ghee (or coconut oil)

• Toppings: maple syrup or coconut nectar + whipped coconut cream

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a matcha bowl, add in your matcha powder + slowly pour in the hot water. Using your matcha whisk, whisk together until the mixture is smooth.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add in the flour, baking soda, tapioca flour + sea salt, whisk together. Then add in the wet ingredients, the two eggs, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, melted ghee, coconut sugar + matcha mixture. Stir to combine.

3. Preheat your waffle iron + once heated pour a ladle full of batter into the center waffle iron. Cook for about 4-6 minutes + remove your waffle with chopsticks or a fork. 

4. Serve the waffles with coconut whipped cream, maple syrup + a dusting of matcha powder. 

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What is MATCHA?

Japan: The Home of Matcha

I've always had a special love + admiration for Japan. It’s a place I consistently look to for inspiration: from beauty practices, food preparation, tea ceremonies + more. One of the many things I love about Japan is their Matcha. But what is it exactly? Matcha is vibrant, bright, grassy + bursting with antioxidants, vitamins + life force minerals. Known to enhance mood + create a relaxed yet focused alertness, drinking matcha consistently improves everything from the appearance of our skin + hair to our hormonal health, cardiovascular system + immune response.

I love matcha whisked up on its own, with a splash of nut milk or mixed into a paste with honey for a nourishing + rejuvenating face mask. I love it's vibrant green color + the potent power of plants that nourish us inside + out.

This traditional Japanese beverage, whisked together with water until frothy, can be a bit too grassy in flavor for some when sipped straight up, so the matcha latte, made with lightly frothed milk + honey for sweetness, appeals to those who want something a bit creamier + sweeter.

If you’re new to matcha, it may take some time for you to find a recipe that you like but, I've simplified the hunt for you with the...

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Matcha Gift Set

The Perfect Gift!

The OWL Matcha Gift Set includes: a beautiful Betsey Carter ceramic pinch pot for mixing, a bamboo whisk for a smooth blend + a tin of OWL's Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha which you can purchase HERE. 

1 TIN = 90 Cups!

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BENEFITS Of MATCHA

• An excellent source of L-theanine: A unique amino acid that promotes relaxation + stress relief by stimulating the production of serotonin, dopamine + GABA.
  

• EGCG (a powerful antioxidant in matcha) that acts as a potent free radical that prevents oxidative cell damage + fights premature aging (aka it firms + brightens skin). Fun facts: Matcha contains 100 times more EGCG than green tea + 90% more absorbable than green tea! EGCG also has cancer fighting properties + inhibits tumor cell growth (especially in breast, colon + liver cancer). EGCG improves the detoxification process in the body which helps decrease overall inflammation + regulates blood sugar levels.
  

• Catechins help curb sugar + hunger cravings.
  

• Chlorophyll supports skin clarity.
  

• Caffeine supports lipid metabolism.
  

• Matcha leaves have detoxifying properties that naturally eliminate chemicals + heavy metals from your body.
  

• OWL Venice Matcha is: 100% organic, ceremonial-grade + quadruple toxin screened

MATCHA + Your Skin

Matcha + Your Skin = The Perfect Combo

Think of your skin as your first line of defense. More than just your largest detox organ, your skin reveals early warning signs when your body is out of balance. Things like:

• Tired, dull eyes

• Sallow, dry skin

• Acne, redness, or puffiness

• Stiff, tense posture

Each of these is a red flag that something's off: sluggish digestion, gut bacteria imbalance, poor sleep, stress, losing the battle against sugar cravings…but real radiance doesn’t come from creams + serums – it happens on the inside. Your skin is simply the outward manifestation of balance + vibrant health.

The OWL Venice Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha is my holy grail for glowing skin, especially during these colder months. Organic matcha is delicious + a healthy intervention that gives you a major bang for your buck. Matcha is full of antioxidants + has been shown to be a preventative against various diseases. 

ANTIOXIDANT Rich

Matcha provides vitamins C + E + other phytonutrients that can enhance your skin's resilience to UV damage.

Antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting the body's cells, including the skin, from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules produced by exposure to UV radiation + other environmental factors. Antioxidants help neutralize these free radicals + minimize their harmful effects.

Foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, citrus fruits, dark chocolate (ensure quality + organic) + green tea or matcha, provide a plentiful supply of vitamins (such as vitamins C and E) + other phytonutrients that can enhance your skin's resilience to UV damage. Regular consumption of these antioxidant-rich foods supports your skin's health + provides an additional layer of natural protection against sun-induced damage.

MATCHA Strengthens Your MICROBIOME

FUN FACT: Matcha Strengthens Your Gut Health!

The gut is home to more than a trillion microbes that have evolved with us over the course of millennia. A diverse gut microbiome not only contributes to healthy digestion + metabolism – as I shared above, it can affect almost every system in the body: from immunity to skin to mood + cognition.

Immunity: Gut bacteria helps to support immune function by producing short chain fatty acids that communicate directly with the immune system + other organs. 

Mood + Brain Power: The gut brain connection is real. A healthy microbiome contributes to a better mood, healthy cognitive function + improved focus. 

Skin: Even radiant skin starts in the intestines. Microbial imbalances in the gut can contribute to skin issues from stubborn acne to rosacea + psoriasis. 

Matcha: A concentrated source of catechins + antioxidants that support the inflammatory response + enrich the gut with short chain fatty acid producing microbes.

Benefits of FASTING with MATCHA

Matcha has been used by monks for centuries as a fasting aid. As I mentioned, it supports healthy digestion + metabolism with polyphenols (catechins). I enjoy matcha because I experience a boost of natural energy + at the same time, it promotes calmness with amino acids like l-theanine.

Since my craniotomy I have been spending an embarrassing amount of time in bed + have put on some extra weight from not working out. I read about intermittent fasting + learned that it is an ancient weight loss technique. It works, but per my OBGYN who is a fan of it, "some may find intermittent fasting difficult." To improve the fasting experience, I remembered that OWL Venice makes an Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha which has helped me get back on track managing my cravings + calming my nerves as I heal from my surgery.

HORMONE Love

Matcha For The WIN!

Low energy? Fluctuating hormones have a huge impact on energy levels + stress. Support healthy cortisol production with slow-release caffeine, powerful phytonutrients + calming l-theanine from matcha.

Your hormones are incredible messenger molecules that work together to keep your body + mind in balance. Your hormones also play an enormous role in intimacy + desire.

In fact, overall hormonal balance can have amazing effects on your well being + intimate relationships by: 

• Boosting libido

• Elevating your mood

• Increasing energy

SELF Love

Self Love = Self Care

Fostering intimacy + nurturing healthier relationships begins within. Clearing the mind primes the body for deep listening to your own desires + even more deeply attunes you to mindfully connect with yourself as well as others.

Activate SELF LOVE with: OWL Venice Matcha or their OWL Matcha Gift Set which naturally provides clarity of mind + a calm spirit with powerful catechins + calming L-theanine.

LIVER Love

Spring isn’t just a time to refresh your home, but the perfect opportunity to reawaken + rejuvenate your body. Springtime cleansing isn’t like any fad diet or “cleanse.” Instead, I prefer gentle shifts like swapping my coffee for matcha for better gut support, adding a 10-minute meditation to my morning + a nature walk to my afternoon. Tips: For those with sensitive stomachs, drink during your eating window or after food. Drinking matcha mid-day helps curb sugar cravings + revs up your metabolism + it will give you a gradual onset of calm energy that lasts about 4-5 hours. 

Anything you do to shed the old, from taking a break on social media to sipping a nourishing cup of matcha after dinner, will help you to usher in new energy, vitality, + balance – just in time for spring!

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, every season corresponds to an organ + spring is associated with the liver. Your liver works hard as one of your major detox organs – 

• Filtering blood

• Detoxifying harmful substances

• Storing essential nutrients

• And producing bile to aid in digestion
  

As spring emerges, the liver works to release this stagnation + promote renewal. And there are things you can do to help the process. 

By focusing on liver health in spring, you’re naturally promoting more vitality, balance + resilience for your body + mind. 

Matcha = A Liver Loving Favorite

• Chlorophyll, the pigment that makes matcha a beautiful emerald green, is known for liver support. Powerful antioxidants in matcha fight harmful free radicals + help liver qi flow.

CYCLE Syncing

Your lifestyle + menstrual cycle go hand in hand. Cycle syncing emphasizes working with, not against, the menstrual cycle. Prioritizing a healthy gut is a great place to start when considering cycle syncing. I'll be sharing a recipe soon for a Blueberry Iced Matcha Latte that is perfect to drink during your menstrual phase.

STRESS Relief

About 75% - 90% of diseases are related to the activation of the stress system. So, reducing stress can help lower chronic inflammation + keep immunity strong. For the ultimate in stress relief, swap your coffee for nourishing matcha, with slow release caffeine + L-theanine for clear, balanced energy. Source

OWL Matcha GIFT SET

I want to thank the lovely team at OWL Venice for generously gifting me their OWL Matcha Gift Set which includes a beautiful Betsey Carter ceramic pinch pot for mixing, a bamboo whisk for a smooth blend + a tin of their organic ceremonial-grade matcha. Be sure to enter my 10% OFF Coupon Code at checkout: GHXVAYZS2S10

• Supports healthy metabolic function.

• Provides jitter-free energy.

• Regulates hunger hormones.

• I enjoy drinking a glass of OWL Venice Matcha between meals or pair it with a light, protein packed breakfast.

Keep in mind that not all matcha is made the same. For example, a grande matcha latte from Starbucks has 32 grams of sugar aka 8 teaspoons! With matcha, you want high quality (organic + ceremonial grade + third party tested) for the most benefits + the best taste.

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Medical Disclaimer: You should always speak with a healthcare professional before taking any dietary, nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement. The information provided on this site regarding Owl Venice products, programs + supplements are provided solely as a guideline to be used when discussing a program with a healthcare professional. The claims made about specific nutrients or effects have not necessarily been evaluated by the Food + Drug Administration. Dietary supplements, cleanses + other products on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Any product descriptions are for educational purposes only. Owl Venice + NicoleDeRosa.com makes no guarantee or warranty, express or implied, with respect to any products or services sold, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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