First thing’s first: You need your fave matcha at the ready. In her IG stories, Tilghman says she’s partial to Ippodo Tea’s Ummon-no-mukashi blend and prefers any option sans sugar, but whatever emerald green powder you choose, just add one teaspoon of it to the bottom of a mason jar (or any beverage container with a lid). Next, drop in 4 to 5 ice cubes, add 8 to 10 ounces of water, and secure the lid on the jar.
To complete your creation, shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds, which will effectively dissolve those annoying clumps, “no blender, whisk, or straining needed,” Tilghman notes.
So given this truly James Bond–style stroke of genius, it turns out that your cold-brew matcha—which can boost your metabolism, calm your mind, and flood your body with antioxidants—is best enjoyed shaken, not stirred. How’s that for conversation fodder at your next healthy happy hour?
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