Things to Know About Matcha Green Tea Dartmoor Devon, PL7 2FD United Kingdom http://www.ilovematchatea.co.uk/ PHONE: +44 7966 632735
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
Where to buy?
Buy Matcha Green Tea From our Online Shop
http://www.ilovematchatea.co.uk/shop/
Dartmoor Devon, PL7 2FD United Kingdom http://www.ilovematchatea.co.uk/ PHONE: +44 7966 632735