Things to Know AboutMATCHA GREEN TEA

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Special Form of Green Tea The literal meaning of Matcha is “powdered

tea.” Matcha preparation involves covering the tea

plants with shade cloths before they’re harvested. This triggers the growth of leaves with better flavor and texture.

Steamed to stop fermentation, then dried and aged in cold storage, which deepens the flavor.

The dried leaves are then stone-ground into a fine powder.

Health BenefitsPotent source of nutrients than steeped

green teaMatcha is rich in antioxidants called

polyphenolsProtection against heart disease, cancer,

better blood sugar regulation, blood pressure reduction and anti-aging

Boost metabolism and slow or halt the growth of cancer cells

Traditionally Involves Meditation

Matcha is the focus of Japanese Tea ceremonies

Reduce cortisol (a stress hormone known to drive appetite and increase belly fat)

Lower inflammation (a known trigger of premature aging and disease)

Curb impulsive eating Lower blood pressure, and boost self-esteem

and compassion

Contains Caffeine

Get three times as much caffeine than a cup of steeped tea

Matcha creates an “alert calm” due to a natural substance it contains called l-theanine, which induces relaxation without drowsiness.

Concern of Lead Contamination

Traditional green tea has 90% of the lead when steeped

A cup of matcha may contain as much as 30 times more lead than a cup of green tea.

Recommend drinking no more than one cup daily, and not serving it to children

Where to buy?

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