The new trend is green: matcha is top-quality green tea that is ground into a fine powder. Originally used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, matcha is now inventively used in other dishes as well. And now we are going to make this neon-green ingredient our very own: with its tart-sweet taste, Matcha gives ice cream or smoothies its own special kick. Other than the color, what is so special about this powder? The entire tea leaf is ground to make matcha powder, which means all of the beneficial ingredients in green tea-like anti-oxidants and phytochemicals-are preserved. It is a great reason to take a closer look at this green trend!Biographie de l'auteurGretha s love for food began at a young age on her family s farm in South Africa, where the kitchen played a central role in her life. Her travels as a model further fueled her enthusiasm for exploring the cuisines and culinary traditions of other cultures around the world. She is a creator at heart, and besides cooking her talents extend to fashion design, interior decorating and gardening. Her interest in food is second nature to her, and she takes a straightforward yet innovative approach to it, constantly experimenting with fresh, local produce and flavors. An initial flirtation with matcha turned into a full-blown romance after a trip to Japan, resulting in her paying homage to the wonder ingredient in this book. Many hours of research and time in her kitchen have resulted in a sophisticated and contemporary collection of delicious recipes. Her mission is to ignite a spark of love for matcha within each reader.