Matcha tea : The complete guide

You probably already know that green tea is very good for your health. But do you know matcha green tea?

This superfood is the richest green tea in antioxidants that exists (137 times more antioxidants than in a classic green tea), and it is ultra trendy at the moment!

Easily recognizable thanks to its beautiful flashy green color, matcha is the only tea in the world that is consumed in powder form. Indeed, the whole leaves are dried flat, then crushed between two stones so that you can enjoy all the benefits of this miraculous green tea.

You should know that the secret of the production of matcha has been hidden for centuries. Today, this secret is finally revealed and it can be summed up in two words: shady culture.

A few weeks before harvesting, the planting is protected from direct sunlight by covering it. This strengthens the production of amino acids that soften the taste of green tea and at the same time increase its catechin content.

To learn more about matcha, the superfood that will take you on a journey into a world of well-being, discover our complete guide without further ado.

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Matcha: the origin of this tea

Matcha, made in China or Japan?

It is often said that matcha is of Japanese origin, but in reality this tea comes to us from China, where it was used by Buddhist monks since the year 960.

It was only in 1191 that a Buddhist monk named Eisai went to Japan and introduced the famous matcha there.

This green tea has, little by little, lost its popularity in China over the following centuries. But in Japan, the exact opposite has happened! Indeed, matcha has been so successful that it has become THE tea for the Japanese tea ceremony.

 

 

Bienfaits du thé matcha

Le matcha pour rester jeune et vivre longtemps

Les Japonais adorent le matcha pour deux principales raisons :

1. It helps to stay young because it purifies the skin and fights against wrinkles as well as fatigue.
2. It helps to live a little longer, and most importantly healthy!

Matcha for weight loss

This is what griffonia is best known for. Thanks to its active ingredient (5-HTP, if you haven’t noticed), our superfood helps to treat depression, irritability, anxiety, aggressiveness, loss of self-esteem and anxiety. It can be associated with ginseng which is an effective superfood against overwork, stress and anxiety.

Matcha to be in shape

Matcha is a concentrate of antioxidants that has the ability to increase energy without palpitations, unlike coffee.

By the way, if you want to reduce your coffee consumption, matcha is the ideal solution!

In addition, this magnificent green tea allows us to stay in shape for about eight hours! So, what more could you ask for?

 

 

Matcha, even more benefits

The power of matcha is more surprising than you might think. Indeed, in addition to the previously mentioned benefits, this green tea :

• strengthens the immune system;
• reduces stress;
• prevents cancer;
• fight against bad cholesterol;
• contributes to a better concentration;
• protects from cardiovascular diseases.

 

 

Matcha: Preparation

Matcha in tea

To prepare a good organic matcha tea, you must follow a few simple steps that make the tasting even more intense!

To avoid the formation of lumps and get a creamy cup, start by sifting two spoons of matcha using a Chashaku (bamboo spoon).

Then pour 30 cl of hot mineral water (70°) over the tea. Finally, whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk (Chasen) until your tea becomes frothy.

There it is! Tea is served!

Good to know :

Matcha should be able to be drunk in 3 to 5 sips, no more.

Matcha in a smoothie

For a super hero breakfast, prepare yourself a green smoothie that will give you all the energy you need to attack your day.

For this, you need :

• 3 cups of almond milk
• 1 banana and some seasonal fruits according to your desires
• 1 handful of spinach sprouts
• 1 cc of organic matcha green tea
• 1 cc of our Caroline the spirulina or Lea the chlorella

Mix the whole to obtain a perfectly smooth drink. Enjoy your drink!

Matcha for dessert

The advantage of matcha is that it is easy to incorporate into our diet, especially to prepare delicious desserts!

It is a perfect natural color and flavor for the preparation of ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, flans, macarons etc.

In short, it gives a fun touch to all your favorite desserts thanks to its beautiful jade color and its unique taste!

Matcha expert opinion

Matcha «boosts the humanitarian system »

“Matcha is one of my favorite ingredients, I add it to my green smoothies. It is one of the most powerful and beneficial antioxidants in the world, it boosts the humanitarian system!” says Dr. Mariza Snyder.

According to her, matcha is a superfood that «helps to avoid the feeling of fatigue in the afternoon ».

This magical green powder is therefore a natural product that helps you stay in shape all day long. All you have to do is adopt it!

Matcha : Dosage

How many cups of matcha tea per day?

Despite the many virtues of matcha tea, we recommend that you do not exceed a maximum of 2 to 3 cups per day.

Matcha tea, Where to buy it ?

The organic matcha, the real one!

We strongly advise you to opt for 100% organic matcha, which gives off a beautiful green color and delicious flavors.

Non-organic matcha is often a “fake matcha” with a yellow color and a bitter taste.

It is important to know that the more the powder is green, the more the tea is noble, so a yellow color is simply to be banish.

So, don’t let yourself be fooled and choose an organic quality that will bring you maximum benefits!