Green power from matcha tea

What is matcha tea?

Matcha (Japanese for ‘ground tea’) is the Olympian of green teas. What makes it so precious? It is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals and is carefully produced. The time-consuming process ensures that only the best of the tencha tea leaves are ground into a fine powder. This produces a bright green colour and a sweet fresh flavour, which the Japanese have valued for over 800 years.

Benefits of matcha tea

The green wonder of matcha. The refined tea is full of plant power, which is great for both your beauty and health.

It's 4 most valuable benefits:

• Beautiful relaxation: L-theanine is an amino acid in matcha tea that calms and relaxes. It’s no wonder that Buddhist monks like to drink a cup of matcha before meditating. We also love its grounding effect. Because we know that: a balanced appearance makes you beautiful.
• Healthy energy: A cup of matcha tea energises you as much as an espresso. But it’s better for you. Unlike coffee, the theine (tea caffeine) is absorbed slower by the body. So you feel awake without the buzz, concentration is improved, but you are also surprisingly more relaxed. The L-theanine keeps the typical caffeine side effects at bay.
• Natural detox: Matcha gets its green colour from the high concentration of chlorophyll. The natural plant dye helps detoxify the body, which is why matcha is ideal as part of a detox.
• Anti-ageing effect: Catechins turn matcha into a superfood for beauty. The plant bitter substances are valuable antioxidants. They are thought to protect against free radicals, helping stressed skin look fresher, younger, healthy and radiant. And totally natural!

Look Beautiful bottom line

Healthy and delicious- matcha is a real wonder elixir. Vitamins, antioxidants and minerals nourish from the inside and give you a glowing appearance.  We’re happy to drink a cup every day!
Preparation: It’s so easy! Put half a teaspoon of matcha into a bowl. Dissolve the powder with a little warm water, then pour on hot water (80 degrees). Using a bamboo whisk (chasen), whisk the tea for 15-20 minutes until frothy.  And enjoy!
Enjoyment tip: Add fresh almond milk to make a creamy matcha latte. Our recipe shows you how to make almond milk yourself.