You've probably heard of green tea, but aren't familiar with matcha tea. Matcha green tea is well-known in Japanese culture. What makes this tea stand out is the brewing. Matcha isn't your typical tea; it's powdered tea.
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To make matcha powder, green tea leaves are ground into a green powder. You can even leave the powder to a thicker finish to eat it. Of course, you don't have to go as far as making the powder yourself to enjoy a perfect cup of matcha.
You can find high-quality grade matcha on Amazon. For most green tea powders, all you need to do is add hot water! You can even add almond milk to make a matcha green tea latte. After you learn that there are so many health benefits to matcha, you'll want to have a cup every day.
About the Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Matcha Health Benefits
1. Boosts Metabolism
Green tea is packed with epigallocatechin gallate, which is a significant ingredient in dietary supplements. Get your matcha tea fix and exercise and see what it can do for your body.
2. Natural Antioxidant
John Weisburger told webmd.com that green tea has 10 times more polyphenols than fruits and vegetables. Not only should you eat clean, but you should drink clean. Order a matcha latte instead of a caramel frappuccino next time you're at the coffee shop.
3. Lowers Cholesterol
Some are skeptical, but many studies conducted show that green tea lowers LDL cholesterol in adults. Next time you're thinking about having a few bowls of Cheerios for breakfast, treat yourself to a cup of matcha and fruits rich in antioxidants.
How to Make Matcha
Japan Centre
Look no further than japancentre.com for the best matcha tea latte recipe. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow along.
Matcha Tea Essentials
BAMBOOWORX Japanese Tea Set, Matcha Whisk (Chasen), Traditional Scoop (Chashaku), Tea Spoon
This set comes with a spoon, whisk, and scoop. A customer said he didn't think he needed these tools, but they make matcha making so much easier.
Zulay High Powered Milk Frother
Lattes from the coffee shop can add up significantly. Froth your milk from home instead.
