Matcha tea is a powdered green tea made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis , an evergreen shrub in the Theaceae family. All Matcha teas come from this plant, but variations in color and flavor are the result of differences in processing.

Chemical composition of Matcha green tea: Packed with antioxidants 1-Catechins 2-Caffeine 3-Phenolic acids 4-Rutin 5-Quercetin 6-Vitamin C 7-Chlorophyll 8-Theanine

All the benefits of Matcha at a glance : - A high source of antioxidants - Detoxifies the body - Liver protection - Anti-inflammatory - Anti-cancer - Improves cognitive function, such as improved memory and learning ability - Good for the heart and blood vessels - Reduces stress and anxiety - Weight loss - Improves sports performance - Good for diabetes treatment - Promotes fertility

What is the difference between Matcha grades? There is Ceremonial and Premium Matcha. The different grades and quality relate to how long it has been dried in the sun and how it has been further processed, as well as whether it consists of young or older leaves.

The less time it is dried in the sun, the more nutrients, quality, and color it contains. However, all grades of Matcha are of good quality. All Matchas are used for creamy, natural flavors.

In our blog about Matcha, we provide more explanation about the grades.

Read our extensive blogs about MATCHA. We have split the blog about Matcha into 2 parts: Part 1: What is MATCHA tea, dosage, quality, Matcha versus green tea Part 2: Health benefits of Matcha

Applications - Brewed as tea - Recipes for food and desserts --> even pasta sauces - Smoothies - You can mix it with almond milk --> do not use milk!!! The price for 40g of good quality premium is between €13 and €35

Preparing Matcha Tea The green powder doesn't mix perfectly, which is why you need a whisk or mixer for Matcha tea. The Matcha whisk, also called a chasen, is traditionally handmade from a single piece of bamboo and is available in various thicknesses and strand counts. However, personally, I sometimes find it quite strenuous on the hand to whisk the tea until it froths. That is why I bought an electric Matcha whisk . Preparation 1- Put a little water in the bottom of your Matcha bowl 2- Put 1 scoop of Matcha powder in your bowl 3- Mix your tea powder with a Matcha whisk 4- Add hot water 5- You can mix again with the whisk.