Our limited edition #matchamadness badges! Which one is your favourite?

Matcha must be made from Sencha Green

to taste like ground kimono, silky smooth 

that settles on your lips, her milky sheen

smells of kisses -puts you in the groove

adjectives retreat afraid of cliche

but ‘creamy’ falls asleep on Matcha’s chest

so apposite the poet lets it stay -

of all descriptions this suits Matcha best

Matcha’s unimpressed by noise and drama

disappears before you realise

she’s worked her milky magic, made you calmer 

teased you with her inky almond eyes. 

(from Distinguished Leaves, Poems for tea-lovers, by Elizabeth Darcy Jones)

Beautiful matcha and cranberry financiers at Lahloo Pantry. 

Matcha and Cornish sea salt popcorn 

This healthy and luscious snack is perfect to help you beat the 4pm slump. Light, crunchy popcorn combined with the goodness of matcha and a touch of pure, natural Cornish sea salt. 

• Mix one teaspoon of Cornish sea salt and one teaspoon of matcha in a small bowl. 
• Heat up some vegetable oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add just three or four popcorn kernels and cover with a lid. Once they pop, add the desired quantity of popcorn kernels and remove from the heat.
• After half a minute, return the pan to the heat. The kernels will start popping at the same time. Keep shaking the pan gently. Leave the kernels until the popping slows down.
• Put your popcorn in a big bowl. Season with the matcha and sea salt mixture to taste, until the popcorn is coated evenly. Enjoy!

It’s Matcha Month at Lahloo. We’ve been possessed by matcha madness! Here’s some of our matcha cinnamon streusel cake… we’re having it with a dollop of vanilla chantilly cream. Ummm!