Matcha - 3.5 oz
We source our matcha from Uji Japan, which is known to grow the best matcha in the world. The tea leaves are kept carefully shaded from the sun for only around 6 weeks before they are harvested, which reduces photosynthesis and increases the chlorophyll content of the leaves. This results in a sweeter harvest. Then, the leaves are ground into a bright green powder using a traditional stone mill.
We source our matcha from Uji Japan, which is known to grow the best matcha in the world. The tea leaves are kept carefully shaded from the sun for only around 6 weeks before they are harvested, which reduces photosynthesis and increases the chlorophyll content of the leaves. This results in a sweeter harvest. Then, the leaves are ground into a bright green powder using a traditional stone mill.
We source our matcha from Uji Japan, which is known to grow the best matcha in the world. The tea leaves are kept carefully shaded from the sun for only around 6 weeks before they are harvested, which reduces photosynthesis and increases the chlorophyll content of the leaves. This results in a sweeter harvest. Then, the leaves are ground into a bright green powder using a traditional stone mill.
Matcha contains polyphenol antioxidants that may work to lower inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation damages your arteries, organs and joints. This damage can present itself in the form of digestive issues, joint pain, skin issues such as acne and eczema, brain fog, hair loss, heat in the body or on the skin, premature aging, and headaches.
Matcha contains L-Theanine which can help brain function by bettering the memory, increasing cognitive performance, and elevating mood. In addition, since L-Theanine can decrease stress and has a calming effect, it may help to protect against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Matcha also supports a healthy heart as it contains catechins, a compound that exerts protective effects through the means of antioxidative, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, and lipid (fat) lowering effects. These protective effects in turn reduce cholesterol, unwanted LDL, blood pressure, and triglycerides. In fact, researchers estimate that 3 cups of green tea per day decreases the rate of heart attack by 11%.
The polyphenol antioxidants in Matcha work to aid in weight loss. Polyphenols lower the rate of fat and sugar absorption in the body through inhibiting digestive enzymes from breaking down fats and carbohydrates as effectively; resulting in the absorption of less calories. In addition, recent studies have revealed that teas high in polyphenols trigger our bodies’ energy sensing mechanisms to use fat as energy, instead of allowing the fat to accumulate. Furthermore, matcha also has been linked to decreasing appetite through way of inhibiting a process called angiogenesis, or the formation of new blood vessels which fat tissue growth depends upon.
Matcha may work to fight off cancer as the antioxidant properties in polyphenols kill cancerous cells and stop them from growing.