If you are really into ingesting more antioxidants and are already a fan of green tea, then you must try some Matcha!!. Matcha or Macca is a fine powdered green tea developed by the Japanese and it is used in their tea ceremonies.
Matcha is basically shade-grown tea leaves that are dried flat as opposed to rolled. These leaves are then crushed into a fine powder that is used to make tea. The tea making process involves water as well as a traditional wisk to mix the matcha with the warm water.
We all know the great benefits of green tea from our article (click on the link). Drinking one cup of Matcha is like drinking ten cups of green tea in terms of antioxidant benefits and other health benefits. So what are the benefits? The following article from Matchasource.Com will give you a clear picture of the amazing benefits of matcha tea. Some of the benefits include increased calorie burning and detoxing. Read all about it below.
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Health Benefits of Matcha
[su_quote cite=”” url=”” class=””]Every day, countless people throw away valuable antioxidants and minerals. While seemingly unimaginable, that’s exactly what happens when you brew a cup of green tea because water can only extract a fraction of green teas benefits. The majority actually remains unused, trapped in the tea leaves. In reality, the only way to truly take advantage of green teas full potential is to consume the entire leaf. But that doesn’t mean you need to start eating tea leaves. The simplest solution is to just enjoy a bowl of matcha. Because matcha is straight, stoneground tea leaves,…read more here http://www.matchasource.com/matcha-tea-health-benefits-s/14.htm [/su_quote][/su_note]
If you are a green tea lover and have not heard of matcha, then you should definitely try some. As you can see from the article, the antioxidant effect of matcha is extremely high. But aside from all the energy boosting capabilities, matcha also provides a calming and balancing effect due to the effects of the amino acid L-Theanine.
Matcha is a big part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony which has its origins as far back as 9th century Japan. Green tea was introduced by the Buddist monk Eichu to the Japanese Emperor in the 9th century after a trip he had made to China.
Preparing Matcha is easy and even though you don’t have to make an elaborate process of it, drinking it can still be a calming and meditative ritual. Below is a great video found on the PeaceLoveYoga.Blogspot.Com site on how to make matcha tea. Enjoy!
How to Make Matcha !!!
“I’ve been on my matcha kick so here is another how to video on preparing it. Like I’ve said before this unbeatable beverage touts many health benefits! I’m still loving it and thankfully has curbed my appetite for coffee. This video is from the matcha company, PANATEA. They are catching the green wave. I’m telling you it is the best ever!ORAC Scale” http://peaceloveyoga.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-make-matcha.html
If you don’t want to go to the page above, here is the video below:
And here is another awesome video describing the beautiful Japanese tea ceremony. Enjoy!
