玄米抹茶

I was skeptical about green tea until a friend handed me a cup of this and I had to ask what was in it. The popped rice gives it that savory, almost snack-like warmth that makes it dangerously easy to drink a whole pot while working.

The popped rice gives it this toasty, nutty finish that smooths out the grassy edge you usually get with green tea. I’ve been brewing a cup every afternoon and it’s become my favorite part of the day.

I wasn’t expecting to like this, since I usually steer clear of green tea, but the popped rice gives it this toasty, nutty sweetness that completely wins me over. The matcha keeps it grassy enough to feel healthy, and I’ve already brewed three cups today.