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Matcha in Starbucks Green Tea Frappucino?
It was the Starbucks in Japan that first created the ever so famous Green Tea Frappucino. It only makes sense that the green tea capital would come up with a Frappucino of something pretty much everyone in Japan drinks but they put a twist in it…milk and sugar. The main ingredient in this delicious drink, matcha. So what exactly is matcha? Matcha is a type of tea leaf that is finely milled and grown in the mostly in the shade. These are not just an ordinary green tea leaves but are cared for with the utmost delicacy. Matcha tea leaves are generally more expensive than the other types of tea leaves. Matcha powder as a ingredient has become so popular that there are now drinks, desserts and even noodles for those who want to be adventurous. Just be aware that it is more on the bitter side.
Because of the popularity of the green tea frappucino in Japan, Starbucks decided to try it out here in the States and guess what? People loved it. But it does become pricey so why not make your own at home? It may not taste EXACLTY like Starbucks but it’s worth a shot and you get to save some money.
