Matcha is my life. Honestly, there is nothing better than a cuppa matcha every morning. I realize that it is a hot trend among wellness influencers but there are real reasons to fall deeply in love with the chlorophyll-rich drink.
I spent two of the best years of my life in Japan, and I learned a thing or two! š
I was first introduced to matcha over a decade ago while sitting at a sushi-go-round in a small town called Uraga. Each table had a hot water spigot + a container of ceremonial grade matcha. I watched to see what other patrons did so as not to offend anyone with my super American table manners.
Hot water + matcha at dinner became a staple + the start of a love affair.
Matcha is powdered green tea + is not a trend; it’s ancient + it boasts some stellar ingredients:
ā¢amino acid L-theanine, which may improve brain function
ā¢polyphenols that reduce inflammation
ā¢green tea can reduce blood sugar, help with weight loss, + lower the risk of some cancers.
My favorite benefit? The catechins in green tea may suppress bacterial growth that causes bad breath.
True, it’s Insta worthy, but mostly it’s a ritual that grounds me + connects me to a mysterious + magical place that I called home for two years.
Buying tip:
šµBuy ceremonial grade matcha if you can. It’s of the highest quality.
šµBuy matcha grown in the Uji region of Japan. Uji is where the best matcha in the world comes from.
šµI buy this matcha here. It’s the best of the best. I trust their purity standards 100%
Konpai (Cheers)!šµ
Want to learn how to make the perfect matcha latte? Check out my simple 5-step recipe using just 3 ingredients! Click on the Instagram Reel below!
