We love matcha
Key to Health and Happiness
Like green tea, matcha comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. However,
it’s grown differently and has a unique nutrient profile. Farmers grow
matcha by covering their tea plants 20–30 days before harvest to avoid
direct sunlight. This increases chlorophyll production, boosts the amino
acid content, and gives the plant a darker green hue. Once the tea
leaves are harvested, the stems and veins are removed and the leaves are
ground up into a fine powder known as matcha. Matcha contains the
nutrients from the entire tea leaf, which results in a greater amount of
caffeine and antioxidants than typically found in green tea. Studies of
matcha and its components have unearthed a variety of benefits, showing
that it can help protect the liver, promote heart health, and even aid
in weight loss.
7 health benefits of matcha tea