Matcha means powdered green tea, It contains 135 times more antioxidants than a simple green tea.
- Unlike green tea, matcha tea leaves are shaded (before harvesting) and this change in sunlight raises the levels of chlorophyll (which is rich in nutrients).
- Once harvested, the leaves are steamed to stop fermentation that would reduce these elements.
- After drying, they are grounded with stones that gives us a bright green powder.
Matcha tea has a strong taste, looks like grass or spinach and has relaxing and calming property.
A cup of Matcha tea has the nutritional value of 10 of regular green tea, is rich in antioxidants, boosts metabolism and calorie burning.