At the pinnacle of matcha quality sits ceremonial grade matcha – the gold standard appreciated by matcha connoisseurs and traditional Japanese tea masters. But what exactly makes ceremonial grade matcha so special? In this article, we’ll explore the definition of ceremonial grade matcha, its origins and production process, how it stands apart from other matcha […]
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Vibrant green, bold-flavored matcha, while an enjoyable daily drink and coffee replacement, is also seen as a drink with many health benefits. And matcha powder itself, in its original powdered form, can also boost health. This concentrated Japanese (ideally) green tea powder is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that enhance energy, focus,
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Matcha tea has become an increasingly popular drink in recent years, prized for its bright green color and potent flavor. But authentic, high-quality matcha comes at a steep price, often retailing for $50 or more per ounce. What makes matcha so expensive, and why is premium matcha worth the price? The high cost of premium
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Among matcha’s many benefits are that it can improve athletic performance in gentle and subtle ways. Matcha, a traditional powdered Japanese green tea, has been praised for its unique nutritional profile and potential health benefits. While matcha has been consumed for centuries in Japan, its popularity has recently increased worldwide. This post explores the science
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Matcha green tea possesses energizing properties and offers heaps of health benefits. It contains the amino acid, L-theanine, which gives matcha its sweet notes and has some potentially nice side benefits. L-theanine fosters a state of calm in combination with the natural caffeine in matcha that offers a sustained period of powerful energy without the crash. This
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Green tea’s health properties have been known for centuries. The relatively recent scientific and public attention on gut health also finds green tea benefits are abundant. Among other good things, green tea can stimulate the metabolism, improve dental health and hair health, keep away bad bacteria, and may even have some connection with cancer prevention.
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While coffee may irritate and stain teeth, green tea, especially matcha, actually offers benefits for your dental health. Matcha has beneficial ingredients, doesn’t stain if you brush normally, and can be added to other foods to enhance their benefits. Dental benefits are one more reason to love matcha. And this isn’t a load of fluff;
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Green tea, from the camellia sinensis plant’s leaves, has been enjoyed for thousands of years in Asia and the East. Green tea’s increased popularity in the West does have impacts on the environment in regions where it’s grown. The environmental impact doesn’t have to keep you from drinking green tea. In fact, there are many
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Matcha is a food with a lot of health benefits. Matcha is packed with valuable nutrients like vitamins, antioxidants, and polyphenols. Since it’s a fine powder, you can enjoy it in a variety of drinks and foods. It’s also good for your gastrointestinal system (your gut health). It’s good for your teeth and gums. It
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Matcha offers many health benefits, such as abundant antioxidants and vitamins, but is it safe for pregnant women, both during and after pregnancy? Generally, yes, it’s “safe,” (a subjective term, of course) for pregnant women to have up to 2 servings/cups of matcha per day. And even twice that (or more, depending on the amount)
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