Matcha, it refers to finely-milled green tea powder, which is the most-consumped and popular tea in Japan and used for drinking as tea or as an ingredient in recipes.

Benefits:

• Enhances Calm
• Fat Blocker
• Boosts Memory and Concentration
• Increases Energy Levels and Endurance
• Burns Calories
• Detoxifies the Body
• Fortifies the Immune System
• Improves Cholesterol

Originates from China Tang Dynasty (618-907), and powdered tea the only tribute way of drinking tea in Tang & Song Dynasties(960-1279) in China.  In Song Dynasty, preparation and consumption of powdered tea was formed into a ritual by Zen (chan) Buddhists. The earliest Chan monastic code in existence. So Zen Buddhism and the Chinese methods of preparing powdered tea were brought to Japan in 1191 by the monk Eisai. Since that, the powdered tea was to be a very important item at Zen monasteries in Japan, and became very highly appreciated by others in the upper-social life during the 14th through 16th centuries.

I use to be a coffee addict until Enzo, my good mate, introduce Matcha to me. I have tried tea, but it wasn’t as strong as this stuff, plus until coffee Matcha doesn’t overheat your body with shots of energy.

It still gives energy but more sustainable rate, so much so that instead of drinking up to 6 shots of coffee a day I changed to 2 glasses of Matcha.

I have also seen lose in body fat and improvement in muscle building.