Eat Your Green (Tea)

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Hi, my name's Alexis and I'm a green tea addict. There, I said it. Beyond the green tea in my teapot, I'm attempting to fill my kitchen with anything that falls in the oh-so-delicious green tea category. So what if my diet consists of cupcakes and ice cream, green tea is healthy for you (don't try to disrupt my logic here, it won't work). What green tea goodies make your foodie heart skip a beat?

green tea kit kats

I recently tasted these rectangular gems (thanks to a generous friend who brought back them back from Japan), and let me know just be honest: I licked the melted bits from inside the wrapper in public. no shame. it was worth it.

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by susie  06/14/2009

What?!?! This looks awesome!! And it makes you feel kind of sort of healthy while eating Kit Kats??

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by alexis  08/13/2009

the taste is amazing! I wish I could find them online :(

green tea angel food cake

this is my idea of heavenly…

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by chelsea  08/13/2009

oh my gosh- say it isn’t so?!

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by alexis  08/13/2009

I’m afraid to make it and somehow ruin the green tea angel food cake fantasy.

green tea mochi (japanese and chinese rice cake)

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by jcsuperstar  06/12/2009

Yummmmmmm

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by alexis  06/12/2009

they look so delicious. I will learn how to make these or at least learn how to dial the telephone number to place the order for a tray.

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by alexis  08/13/2009

I’m nervous to buy an entire pack from the store, because I know they will only last an hour.

Green tea, white chocolate & wallnut muffin

This would be perfect to snack on while sipping on a cup of green tea. woah tea overload.

I jump for joy (not just from the excess green tea caffeine in me) when one of my fave food blogs, The Kitchn, shares some green tea goodies! The pics are always worth it!

green tea ice cream

I would consider working in an ice cream shop that sold this. actually, I’d work there for free if it was a green tea only ice cream parlor (and they would pay me in ice cream…and also pay for gym membership to counteract the ice cream overload…well unless my uniform was a moo moo dress).

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by madeleine...  06/11/2009

My FAVORITE.

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by alexis  06/11/2009

It’s amazing! My favorite ice cream flavor ever!

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by alexis  08/13/2009

mmm banana tempura and green tea is a favorite of mine

green tea rice cracker

Matsukaze (wind in the pines) Matcha

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I love it on it’s own, whisked with cold milk, with a little honey on porridge, crusdhed with sea salt and sprinkled on poached eggs…the list goes on and on!

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by alexis  06/11/2009

ooh sprinkled on poached eggs…never tried that. my next tea purchase will be a matcha bowl and whisk!

Green Tea Tiramisu

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I’m still torn on how I feel about this. I LOVE tiramisu, so I don’t know if this would ruin it for me. But I’m more than willing to try!! I’m sure it’s good; just different than typical tiramisu.

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by alexis  06/14/2009

OMG this looks amazing! you should give it a try. green tea is a fabulous addition to any desert. I want to make this right now…drool…

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by susie  06/15/2009

Maybe I will! It’s certainly different. And I’m sure it’s good, just not traditional… or Italian really!

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by alexis  06/15/2009

yes, def not Italian. But maybe you can make 2. 1 regular & 1 with matcha powder. If you don’t like the matcha, then you have the regular one. But if you like the tea version, celebrate by eating both!

Matcha Green Tea Pound Cake

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Um…hello yum! I love the subtle shade of green here. Photo credit: Kirbie Cravings.

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by alexis  08/13/2009

woah! sign me up for a piece of this please.

Matcha Yogurt

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Has anyone tried this? WANT.

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by alexis  06/15/2009

oohhh I have never tried this. I will totally be at my nearest Trader Joe’s tomorrow buying a case of it.

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by susie  06/15/2009

I’ve totally seen this at my local Trader Joe’s. Must purchase next time!!

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by gillians  08/13/2009

For the record, the coffee flavor ones are so good. This yogurt has the best texture.

 

post green tea cereal

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by susie  06/14/2009

In a way this seems kind of gross, but I think I would feel super healthy and good eating it!!

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by alexis  08/13/2009

If it tastes like matcha green tea then it would be amazing with some milk. Just think of it as a cold green tea latte with some crunch.

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by susie  08/16/2009

Fantastic idea. I have a life-long dream of going to Japan, so I’m definitely down for that!

green tea flavored cotton candy

I would support any sports team that sold this in their stadium instead of the pink and blue junk.

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by the_mean_...  06/15/2009

hm….don’t know how I feel about this.

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by alexis  06/15/2009

I plan on hunting down this green tea goodie and will report back with taste thoughts :)

green tea macaroon

…with chocolate filling. need I say more?

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by jcsuperstar  06/12/2009

Ummm that sounds AMAZING.

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by alexis  06/12/2009

I know. And the photo is serious food porn!

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by alexis  06/15/2009

the picture itself is good enough to eat!

Almond Cupcakes with Green Tea Butter Cream

I am not sure if the frosting would ever actually make it on the cupcakes if I attempted to make a batch. I wouldn’t be surprised if you caught me with my head in the frosting bowl. That’s one way to get green highlights.

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by ghosty  08/13/2009

These sound incredible!

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by alexis  08/13/2009

each time I take a peek at this picture my stomach growls

green tea soft serve ice cream

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by matt_fried  08/14/2009

This stuff is awesome! I’ve had it at a few places downtown in Chinatown. Sooo good.

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by alexis  08/14/2009

so jealous. I have yet to find green tea soft serve in philly. I’ve only managed to taste the tart yogurt. not the same!

green tea jello

I’m pretty sure this jello would have Mr. Cosby singing J-E-L-L-O

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by matt_fried  08/14/2009

Now, THIS looks promising…

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by alexis  08/14/2009

I totally nominate you as the green tea jello taster. Do you think you can find some in your area?

White Chocolate and Matsukaze Matcha Green Tea Truffles

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I made these recently to showcase the amazing things you can do with tea (other than drink it). The ladies at the Clifton WI were like a herd of locusts. Delicious Valrohna white chocolate, organic cream and Matsukaze Matcha and a little sea salt. The Matcha is ceremony-grade powdered green tea, from the prestigious Japanese tea area of Uji and is a beautiful bitter-sweet contrast to the sweet white chocolate.

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by alexis  06/11/2009

OMG I wish I had these right now.

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by lahlootea  06/11/2009

I’ll soon be retailing them online but not sure how well they will ship to US. Do you want the recipe? Also working on some amazing Green Jasmine tea infused dark chocolate truffles. Yum!

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by alexis  06/15/2009

As soon as I receive the recipe I will post it here for sure!

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Green Tea Panna Cotta

I’m in awe of the texture of panna cotta, and because I have never attempted to make panna cotta, I’m even more in awe.

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by alexis  06/12/2009

OMG a green tea panna cottta sounds delectable! the texture is quite amazing! I recently had a lavender & honey panna cotta during brunch. it was amazing!

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by aliciak  06/12/2009

There’s a great place called Three Tarts in Chelsea that does mini panna cottas and I think one has green tea in it. I had blood orange the other day—yum.

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by alexis  06/15/2009

hooray! can’t wait to hear about your green tea adventures. post pics of your treats here :)

Green Tea Dorayaki!

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(This is not your average ice cream sandwich.)

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by alexis  08/14/2009

oh my, what is this fabulous tea sandwich? I feel like I had something similar in Italy, but definitely not with green tea. Want. One. Now!

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Discussions

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I’m not the biggest green tea fan, but damn if that ice cream doesn’t look awesome!

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All right: this guide made me weep a little and drool a lot. My wallet had no idea their were so many ways to get empty. Also, perhaps my favorite thing about this guide: locations: “internet”, “your stomach”! (HOWL!)

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Green tea is the best thing in the universe. oK, maybe that’s extreme…but it’s still amazing.

About The Author

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alexis Rss 

Philadelphia, PA
as a word nerd and tea enthusiast, I can often be found with a few fingers on the keyboard and the other hand holding the dainty handle of one my many teacups. jazz is the soundtrack to my life and antique stores are my home away from home. I'm not sure I could live (or cook) without the Food Net...