Matcha Green Tea Powder 50g

Matcha Tea

BOTANICAL NAME: Camellia Thea Link

FAMILY: Theacaea

NATURE OF THE PLANT: Cultivated 

Matcha Tea, from the Uji Tawara region (Japan), is a very fine variety of Japanese green tea and has always been characterized by an intense scent and a strong emerald color.

It has a history dating back about 1000 years.

Also called "the secret medicine" of the imperial courts, it is used during a ceremony called "Water for tea", practiced according to techniques of Zen Buddhism. The leaves are steamed, dried and reduced to a very fine powder through the use of classic stone millstones.

It is rich in vitamins A, B1 and B2, minerals, beta-carotene and chlorophyll. The health benefits of matcha outweigh those of other green teas in that it contains about 30% more nutrients and because matcha drinkers ingest the entire leaf, not just the water produced. One glass of matcha is equivalent to 10 glasses of green tea in terms of nutritional value and antioxidant content.

Matcha Tea is an easy and simple way to add powerful health benefits to your daily diet.

Matcha Green Tea Powder is:

• An antioxidant power that improves mood as it retains all the properties of polyphenols and its derivative including EGCG (EpiGalloCatechinGallate) with antioxidant properties about 20 times stronger than vitamin E.

• A natural aid to lose weight thanks to its ability to burn fat by promoting the reduction of fat deposits.

• A Relaxing, Anti-stress, Anxiolytic power thanks to the function performed on the Central Nervous System (CNS) by the amino acid L-theanine, precursor of gamaminobityric acid (GABA), which promotes the feeling of relaxation.

• A soothing and moisturizing power because, applied to the skin, it repairs damage caused by scars or sunburn. For this reason it is also often used in many cosmetics.

• An aid to dissolve abdominal fat as the components of matcha tea allow you to lower blood sugar, and through an antioxidant action burn abdominal fat faster.

Matcha Tea: Preparation

This type of tea does not have a preparation process like other teas as it requires a special bamboo accessory, called Chasen. There are two methods of preparing matcha: usucha (light) and koicha (dense, strong). Usually preheat a cup with hot water, then empty and dry it. Next you put in the cup half a teaspoon (1 pinch of Chasaku) of matcha. If you notice the presence of citrus fruits it is recommended to sift the tea powder with a kitchen strainer. Then add 100 ml of water at 80 ° C and blend everything with the Chasen or with a whisk until a dense foam is formed on the surface.

Matcha tea is ready to be consumed.

Cold Matcha Tea

Matcha tea is great to drink cold in the summer, and it's easy to prepare it quickly.

Few people know that it is possible to prepare Matcha Green Tea with the cold infusion technique. With this technique we are also able enhance the sweet and unique notes of this tea and preserve its antioxidant properties.

Cold Matcha Tea is also a great Energy Drink

Thanks to a high concentration of theine and mineral salts, Matcha tea is perfect for facing the hot summer days.

How to prepare Cold Matcha Tea?

Preparing cold Matcha Tea is very simple, just a shaker or a bottle.

For a cocktail glass: Pour 1 teaspoon of Matcha Tea powder, add  200ml of water at room temperature or cold, a few ice cubes and if you want honey. Shake with energy for a few minutes to dissolve the powder well. Done! Pour your drink into a tumbler-like cocktail glass and enjoy your fresh energy drink!