Description

Matcha is a type of green tea, made from the powdered leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Originally served at tea ceremonies in Japan, so-called matcha tea is now widely available and used in the food industry and in cooking.Matcha is packed with phytonutrients that bring a host of health benefits such as combating free radicals, weight loss promotion and immune system support.

Although from the same plant as green tea, matcha is grown differently and as a result has a unique nutrient profile. The plants are covered with bamboo mats during most of the growing period, which increases the amount of chlorophyll in the leaves for its characteristic bright green colour.

Matcha is made from the youngest tea leaves in which the vital energy is stored. A few weeks before the harvest, the tea bushes are covered to prevent direct sunlight – which helps them to protect valuable properties. Whenever we drink matcha, we consume the whole powdered leaves; therefore, we assimilate a lot more nutrients and benefits than from a regular tea – this means a higher concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibres.