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• What is matcha?

  Matcha (抹茶) is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, traditionally consumed in East Asia.
  
  The green tea plants used for matcha are shade-grown for three to four weeks before harvest; the stems and veins are removed during processing. During shaded growth, the plant Camellia sinensis produces more theanine and caffeine. The powdered form of matcha is consumed differently from tea leaves or tea bags, as it is suspended in a liquid, typically water or milk.
  
  Studies of matcha have unearthed a wide variety of health benefits and show that it can help protect the liver, promote heart health, and even aid in weight loss!

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Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

• ✦ High in antioxidants ✦

  Matcha is rich in catechins, a class of plant compounds in tea that act as natural antioxidants. Antioxidants help stabilize harmful free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells and cause chronic disease.

• ✦ Helps you lose weight ✦

  Green tea is well known for its ability to enhance weight loss. In fact, studies show that it may help speed up metabolism to increase energy expenditure and boost fat burning.

• ✦ Boosts brain function ✦

  Some research shows that several of the components in matcha could help enhance brain function. Researchers found that matcha caused improvements in attention, reaction time, and memory, compared to the placebo. Another small study showed that consuming 2 grams of green tea powder daily for 2 months helped improve brain function in older people.

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There are many ways to enjoy matcha!

Iced Matcha Milk Tea Recipe

I N G R E D I E N T S:

• ✦ 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder


• ✦ 1 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk


• ✦ 1-2 teaspoons agave or honey


• ✦ few ice cubes to chill the drink


I N S T R U C T I O N S:

• 1. In a glass jar or cup, mix the matcha green tea powder with a little bit of water - just enough to form a paste. Stir it up until there are no clumps.


• 2. Add the milk and agave. With a spoon, stir the drink gently until incorporated. Let it sit for a minute so any remaining clumps settle to the bottom.


• 3. Carefully pour into a glass with ice and enjoy!


T I P S:

• ✦ If you have a mesh strainer, you can pour the matcha latte through it to remove clumps.

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