Matcha Madness Cocktails by Ito En

Matcha has taken the world by storm. You can start your day with a matcha latte and a matcha doughnut, have a matcha smoothie for lunch and round off the evening with one of these delectable matcha cocktails. Here are some tasty cocktails by Ito En that incorporate their matcha LOVE tea.
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Matcha Vice Daiquiri style drink with tropical notes of pineapple and orange. Prepare shaken and garnish with lime. 2 parts matcha LOVE® matcha colada 1 part pineapple rum 1/2 part: triple sec When Ginger Met Matcha Ginger notes with a fresh kick. Shake, and garnish with crystallized ginger. 2 parts matcha LOVE® matcha colada 1 part vodka 1 part canton ginger liqueur Sake-to-you matcha spritz Japanese sake cocktail with bubbles. Prepare by gently stirring all ingredients—do not shake! See below for the matcha simple syrup recipe. 1 part matcha simple syrup* 1 part sparkling sake 1 part prosecco 1 part club soda or seltzer Matcha Simple Syrup Stir together all the ingredients in a sauce pan over low-medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool before storing. 3 parts water 1 part turbinado sugar 1/2 part matcha LOVE® culinary matcha

At World Tea Expo: Rona Tison, senior vice president of corporate relations for Ito En, North America, will explore the culinary side of matcha. Session: Drink, Cook, Eat: A Modern Take on the Love of Matcha When: 10:15 a.m.– 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 14 Where: N238