Things to Know About MATCHA GREEN TEA Dartmoor Devon, PL7 2FD United Kingdom PHONE:

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 Benefits  Potent source of nutrients than steeped green tea  Matcha is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols  Protection 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

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