Carrot Cupcakes Everyone seems to love Carrot Cake, what I also like about them is how wonderfully moist they are and how flavorful they taste. I love this Carrot Cupcake recipe because it's so easy to make. No mixer is required. The time consuming part is the grating of the fresh carrots. I have included applesauce in the cupcake batter which, along with the oil, makes these cupcakes so moist. But, if you like, you could use an equal amount of grated apple or even crushed pineapple. You can also add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of currants or raisins to the batter. Carrot Cakes became popular with the health food craze of the 1970s. There are many theories on the origin of this cake, some say it descended from the English's baked carrot puddings or European steamed carrot puddings. Others say it may have come from German carrot breads. Carrots were used in European sweet cakes since the Middle Ages when other sweeteners were hard to find or just too expensive. In fact, carr...
Bamboo tea | Matcha tea
Bamboo tea or Matcha green tea is an antioxidant powerhouse so of course, the benefits are inspiring us to drink more matcha. But it can be a little tricky to make matcha green tea if you don't have a chasen. I'm going to show you an easy way to make matcha tea without a bamboo whisk.
MATCHA ORIGINS IN THE JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY
The traditional Japanese Tea ceremony is called chanoyu and is a ceremonial art inspired by Zen Buddhism to prepare and present matcha powdered green tea. It's a cultural custom dating back to the 16th century where the matcha green tea powder is methodically whisked in a bowl into a frothy, sweet and umami tea.
The Japanese Tea ceremony is a cultural tradition combining the art of tea with the art of living simply. Chado or the art of refinement is revered in Japanese culture. The Japanese Tea ceremony represents spiritual experiences and symbolizes the transformative awakening of human lives.
Many people want to know how to make matcha tea, but they don’t always realize that there are different types of this tea, with different preparation methods to follow. The most popular types of tea made from matcha include usucha, koicha, and matcha lattes, among others.
Koicha
This is a thicker and stronger version of matcha tea that is often considered more formal and has a unique recipe. You should only use high-quality matcha powder for this preparation, or else the taste may be bitter.
Usucha
This is a thinner and weaker version of matcha tea, and also the more common way to prepare this around the world. You can use any quality of matcha powder for this preparation.
Lets cook with step-by-step pictures.
Now lets see how to cook:
Bamboo tea | Matcha tea
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Best during for mid morning snack.
Author: Shalini
Recipe type: Detox drink
Cuisine: Japan
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
Koicha
- 2 tsp Bamboo tea powder / matcha powder
- 2 Glass of water
Usucha
- 1 tsp Bamboo tea powder / matcha powder
- 2.5 Galss of water
Instructions
Koicha
- In a small bowl, place some matcha powder. Sieve the powders.
- Pour water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
- Pour the water over the powder.
- Whisk the mixture rapidly, moving your hand, not in a circulating motion, but in a jerky pattern, as though you are writing out the letter "W".
- Now, depending on the consistency you want, add more hot water and enjoy the hot beverage!
Usucha
- In a small bowl, take some matcha powder. Sieve the powders.
- Pour water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
- Add the hot water to the matcha powder.
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly, until a thick and lathery foam appears on top of the beverage.
- Be sure to drink this type of matcha quickly, before the powder begins to separate and settle.
Pictorial:
Hope you all give a try!!!!
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| Take all items |
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| Add 1 tsp of bamboo tea powder / matcha powder |
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| Then sieve the tea well to remove the lumps |
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| Add hot water into it |
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| Whisk the tea in 'W' direction |
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| Finally serve hot!! |
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