Japanese Matcha Green Tea for Health
It is said that drinking Japanese Matcha tea blesses one with a feeling of tranquility, good health, happiness and a long life.
Matcha first began its rise in the popular Japanese culture through Zen Buddhist Ritual in the 12th Century. By the 13th it has also been embraced by Samurai Warrior Culture, and thus the foundations of the tea ceremony were laid.
Many people are surprised to discovered that matcha comes from the same plant as black and green tea (Camelia Sinensis), and is the world’s most nutritious know natural beverage.
When you drink Matcha tea, you are actually eating the leaves, fueling your body not only with it’s natural caffeine (which provides an invigorating 6 hour energy boost with no crash), but also with the nutrients inherent in the beverage.
What are the nutritional elements in Matcha? Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron ,ZINc, Copper, Protein, Fibre, Antioxidants, Beta Carotene, Chlorophyll and other trace elements in minute quantities.
