Matcha Green Tea Powder: Ancient Goodness For Body And Soul

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Matcha powder green tea powder was first introduced into Japanese culture by Zen Buddhist monks through the development of the chanoyu - the tea ceremony. Long before, though, the Chinese knew that matcha tea was good for you. Modern science now knows exactly how and why matcha powder tea powder is so helpful to our health. 

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Matcha tea's goodness exceeds that of other green teas because when you drink a cup of matcha, you ingest the entire dried leaf.. The process of whipping the hot water with the matcha tea powder means that instead of drinking water in which dried tea leaves have been steeped, you are actually drinking the leaf in the tea. This basic difference makes all the difference in the world when comparing the health benefits of matcha green tea powder with that of other green teas.

Modern science has taught us that antioxidants are good for us, and that certain foods, like pomegranates, peanuts and blueberries, are higher in antioxidants than other foods. Matcha tea powder has been shown to have extremely high concentrations of antioxidants. How high? Those oh-so-good-for-you blueberries contain 90 units/g, while matcha green tea powder has 1300 units/g. That's 14 times more anti-aging power per serving. Talk about a drink from the fountain of youth!

Mathcha tea is grown in the shade, a process that increases a plant's chlorophyll levels. Since the entire leaf is ingested, that means that matcha green tea's chlorophyll is taken in with it. Studies have shown that chlorophyll is excellent for cleansing the body of chemical toxins and heavy metals such as mercury and lead. Matcha tea, therefore, can enhance the body's detoxification enzymes, and help to remove these harmful substances quicker, easier and with less strain on the body than other cleansing processes.

Buddhist monks have known for centuries that matcha aids them to be both calm and yet mentally alert while meditating. Scientists have discovered that matcha contains an amino acid, L-theanine. This little bit of body chemistry effects brain function by increasing dopamine production. Dopamine is one of a set of brain chemicals that lower our levels of physical and mental stress. L-theanine is also believed to boost the infection-fighting effects of the body's T-cells. Matcha green tea powder provides a mentally calming, immunity boosting power punch with every cup, whether simply sipping or soul searching.

Now, let's go back to the beginning for a moment. The tea ceremony, the chanoyu, is in itself calming and serene. While you may not be able to recreate a traditional Japanese chanoyu every day, adding an afternoon tea time, or a soothing, calming cup of matcha green powder tea before bed, can add a calming, serene ritual to your day. Making matcha powder tea part of your day can provide a little island of quiet calm to your otherwise hectic, noisy world. And that's good for you - body and soul.