The Magic of Matcha
Matcha has been a celebrated tradition in the Japanese culture since the 12th century. The traditional tea ceremony of Chado, or “Way of Tea” uses specialized vessels and bamboo utensils for the perfect brew. But the work of matcha starts long before the first sip. Thirty days before harvesting, the green tea leaves are shaded with straw mats to encourage them to grow rich in chlorophyll and amino acids. The leaves are then picked, dried, and ground into fine green tea powder.
Matcha is a convenient and portable way to get a host of antioxidants, energy and health benefits at home or on the go. With all the benefits of green tea in concentrated, powdered form, matcha is a blast of goodness!
Full of powerful antioxidants like the polyphenols flavonoids and catechins, and EGCG, matcha protects your cells and DNA from damage due to oxidation and free radicals. Catechins have been shown in some studies to kill bacteria, inhibit viruses, ad protect your teeth from cavities and tooth decay.
The caffeine and L-theanine in green tea and matcha increases dopamine and brain function, improving mood, mental alertness, focus and memory while inhibiting anxiety. Drinking lots of matcha or green tea over a long period of time can prolong life and reduce your waistline. The healthy compounds in this powerful tincture improve overall cardiovascular health and decrease dangerous low-density lipids (LDL) and triglycerides, while improving insulin sensitivity and targeting metabolically active and unhealthy belly fat.
Matcha is a tasty addition to any diet and can be used in many ways. Here is the simplest and most traditional preparation of Hot Matcha:
Hot Matcha
1. Add 1-2 teaspoons (or 1 1/2 bamboo tea scoops) of high-grade matcha powder to wide mouth tea cup or matcha bowl through small sifter.
2. Sift matcha into vessel and add 2 oz hot water (not boiling). You may pour boiling water into separate cup and let it sit until it cools down for about a minute; to 180–190 degrees F (75-85 degrees C).
3. Use teaspoon or traditional bamboo whisk to stir liquid briskly in a zig zag motion until matcha dissolves and light froth appears.
4. Drink from bowl, or pour into tea cup and enjoy!
Enjoy hot matcha immediately or powder may settle at the bottom of cup or bowl. This is natural and normal however. Matcha powder may be stored in the freezer to help keep it fresh and nutrient rich. Measure out the matcha you’ll need and let sit and warm up to room temperature before preparing.
Matcha is a convenient and portable way to get a host of antioxidants, energy and health benefits at home or on the go. With all the benefits of green tea in concentrated, powdered form, matcha is a blast of goodness!
Full of powerful antioxidants like the polyphenols flavonoids and catechins, and EGCG, matcha protects your cells and DNA from damage due to oxidation and free radicals. Catechins have been shown in some studies to kill bacteria, inhibit viruses, ad protect your teeth from cavities and tooth decay.
The caffeine and L-theanine in green tea and matcha increases dopamine and brain function, improving mood, mental alertness, focus and memory while inhibiting anxiety. Drinking lots of matcha or green tea over a long period of time can prolong life and reduce your waistline. The healthy compounds in this powerful tincture improve overall cardiovascular health and decrease dangerous low-density lipids (LDL) and triglycerides, while improving insulin sensitivity and targeting metabolically active and unhealthy belly fat.
Matcha is a tasty addition to any diet and can be used in many ways. Here is the simplest and most traditional preparation of Hot Matcha:
Hot Matcha
1. Add 1-2 teaspoons (or 1 1/2 bamboo tea scoops) of high-grade matcha powder to wide mouth tea cup or matcha bowl through small sifter.
2. Sift matcha into vessel and add 2 oz hot water (not boiling). You may pour boiling water into separate cup and let it sit until it cools down for about a minute; to 180–190 degrees F (75-85 degrees C).
3. Use teaspoon or traditional bamboo whisk to stir liquid briskly in a zig zag motion until matcha dissolves and light froth appears.
4. Drink from bowl, or pour into tea cup and enjoy!
Enjoy hot matcha immediately or powder may settle at the bottom of cup or bowl. This is natural and normal however. Matcha powder may be stored in the freezer to help keep it fresh and nutrient rich. Measure out the matcha you’ll need and let sit and warm up to room temperature before preparing.
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