Shade grown for three weeks before harvest.
The stems and veins are removed in processing.
One gram contains about 25-30 mg of caffeine while a cup of coffee contains roughly 80 - 100 mg.
A perfect substitute for your morning booster as it contains high levels of L-Theanine that produces a calming effect while also increasing your mental clarity, concentration and focus.
Matcha contains a much higher antioxidant count than a normal cup of green tea, roughly 137 x more EGCG, which is a powerful antioxidant. Matcha in fact has one of the highest levels of antioxidants of all known "superfoods" With an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of 1384 TE/G. Detoxifies effectively and naturally. Is rich in fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins. Boosts metabolism and burns calories. Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium. Prevents disease. Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar.
Another benefit of course is that you consume the whole leaf and all its nutrients (in powdered form) where as with green tea you discard the dried leaves once its steeped, missing out on most of its vital nutrients.
Matcha tea is an easy and simple way to add powerful health benefits to your everyday diet.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 or 1 tsp Matcha
- 1/4 cup Hot Water
- 1 cup Milk (Cows / Nut /Almond / Coconut or Soya)
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- pinch of Nutmeg
- Sweetener of Choice
Method
Step 1: Place your Matcha powder in a small wide bowl, then slowly pour in the hot water using a bamboo whisk or a teaspoon to combine making a W or M shape in the bowl.
Step 2: Add your sweetener and continue to stir.
Step 3: Pour the heated milk into a teacup or mug, then add your mixture. Stir well.
Step 4: Sprinkle with spices and serve immediately
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