MATCHA TEA!!!
I finally got this package of Matcha Green Tea from YOURTEA (always happy to get their teas, totally love their Energy tea too!) and I was so curious to try it out, because I’ve heard so much good of the Matcha Tea but have not found it in any store .. so now finally !!
My first impression of only the LOOK of the whole kit was just WOW! I am used to drink some normal black tea in ordinary paper bags that breaks when you dip it in the boiling water.. haha. So it was a little luxurious with a whole box set including a recipe-book, several bags of green Matcha tea powder and even a whisk. The whisk is for the powder to be whisked properly when you pour in the green tea to get the best possible results. So cool! Felt like a real healthy japanese haha : D
I will try to use this every day and see if I notice some changes! Already after the first cup (don’t know if I am just imagining or..) I felt so energized but It could be the adrenaline that I get when I open presents haha.. 😉 It will probably not be replaced with the morning coffee but I love to drink tea otherwise. And Now I have found something new and different! OK it may not be be the world’s sweetest frappucino drink but it works well anyway! All the good qualities make it so much more fun to try : D What if I become even more energy-rich than I am! (is it even possible..) like some kind of #wellnessking : D lol anyway it will be fun to try like I said… And besides, the whole recipe book full of yummy recipes, for example. matcha pancakes!!!! so I will just let my imagination run wild, like this morning, I fluffed some fluff and topped with matcha powder, don’t know where I got the idea from haha, but it was so yummy and refreshing!
Sorry for the bad english but trying to get it all in one post so you understand what I am talking about, because… What is the Matcha Green Tea everyone is talking about? Or I am..
These chlorophyll-rich leaves are then handpicked, steamed, dried and ground into a fine green powder. One cup of matcha green tea has as many antioxidants as 10 cups of regular tea!
The tea’s power is so super because entire leaves are dissolved in water rather than steeped in bags. Instead of throwing away the leaves, you ingest all their antioxidant powers.
Those numbers are off the charts. Matcha green tea possesses antioxidant levels 6.2 times that of goji berries, 7 times that of dark chocolate, 17 times that of wild blueberries and 60.5 times that of spinach! And that’s not all! Matcha’s magnificence makes a long list.
1 CANCER PREVENTER
Green tea contains potent antioxidants called catechins, which scavenge for dangerous free radicals in the body. The most powerful catechin found in green tea is EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is believed to be a powerful anti-carcinogen.
A 2003 University of Colorado study confirmed that drinking 1 cup of matcha green tea has 137 times the amount of antioxidant EGCG compared to a conventional cup of green tea.
2 ANTI-AGER
One of the locales in the world where people live the longest is Okinawa, Japan. The Okinawan people’s longevity has been partly attributed to regular consumption of Matcha Green Tea.
Matcha green tea is the most popular green tea in Japan, but is rapidly gaining more popularity throughout the world because of its ability to combat inflammation, oxidation and aging.
3 LOWERS LDL “BAD” CHOLESTEROL
A 2011 study featured in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that administration of green tea beverages or extracts significantly lowered serum total cholesterol and LDL “Evil Emperor Zurg” cholesterol concentrations.
4 DETOXIFIER
Matcha is grown in the shade, which is why it is richer in chlorophyll than other green teas. Chlorophyll is the pigment responsible for giving leaves their green color. The Hulk would be proud!
Chlorophyll is purported to detoxify the body, but this has yet to be scientifically proven. I wanted to mention it because of its supposed ability to clear the body of toxins, heavy metals, poisons, dioxins and hormone disrupters.
5 MIND IMPROVER
Matcha green tea contains up to 5 times more L-theanine than conventional green tea. L-theanine is an amino acid with psychoactive properties, capable of inducing alpha wave activity in the brain.
Stress is known to induce the brain’s beta wave activity, leading to a more agitated state. Alpha wave activity can relieve stress, promote relaxation and even lower blood pressure.
Although matcha contains some caffeine, the relaxing properties of L-theanine counterbalance the “jittery” effects of caffeine. Therefore, a cup of matcha green tea promotes concentration and clarity of mind without producing any of the nervous energy typically associated with coffee. Another side-effect of L-Theanine is the production of dopamine and serotonin. These two chemicals serve to enhance mood, improve memory, and promote better concentration – something that can benefit everyone!
6 FIBER
Matcha green tea leaves contain a high level of easily-absorbable dietary fiber. The benefits of dietary fiber include its ability to ease constipation and stabilize blood sugar levels.
7 ENERGY ENERGY
Try a cup of matcha green tea as an afternoon “pick-me-up” anytime you need extra focus. matcha green tea is an ideal substitute for coffee because it provides an energy boost without the headaches you might get from a coffee crash. The increased endurance from a bowl of Matcha Green Tea can last up to 6 hours and because of the effects of L-Theanine, Matcha drinkers experience none of the usual side-effects of stimulants such as nervousness and hypertension. It’s good, clean energy.
8 High in Antioxidants
We’ve all read this word before. Antioxidants are the magical nutrients and enzymes responsible for fighting against the negative effects of UV radiation, giving us younger-looking skin, and preventing a number of life-threatening maladies. Antioxidants are something that all health-conscious individuals seek from such foods as raw fruits, green veggies, and (let’s not forget) dark chocolate. The first amazing benefit of Matcha Green Tea is that just one bowl provides over 5 times as many antioxidants as any other food – the highest rated by the ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) method.
Additionally, just one bowl of Matcha Green Tea provides substantial quantities of Potassium, Vitamins A & C, Iron, Protein, and Calcium. Further studies have even suggested that the nutrients in Matcha may have the ability to inhibit the attacks of HIV on human T-cells.
9. Improves Cholesterol
Researchers aren’t entirely certain how Matcha Green Tea has such a positive effect on cholesterol, however studies of different populations have show that people who drink Match Green Tea on a regular basis have lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while at the same time displaying higher levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Men who drink Matcha Green Tea are about 11% less likely to develop heart disease than those who don’t drink Matcha.
