The gloomy weather over the past week has got me sipping all kinds of warming beverages, from hot water with lemon to an old favorite, matcha tea. In addition to its soothing taste, this beautiful green powder is a total powerhouse superfood. In fact, Japanese tea farmers have been growing it for over 1,000 years to obtain its health benefits! This type of tea is unusual in that the whole leaf is ground and consumed, as opposed to conventional green tea where the plant is simply seeped in water.
Health Benefits
- METABOLISM BOOSTING. It contains a powerful antioxidant, EGCG, which is known to boost metabolism. One cup of matcha has 137 times the amount as a conventional cup of green tea.
- ANTI-CANCER. One bowl of matcha contains as many antioxidants as 10 cups of green tea.
- STRESS RELIEF. It is high in L-theanine, an amino acid helpful in reducing stress and lowering blood pressure.
- DETOXIFYING. For several weeks before the matcha plant is harvested it is shaded from the sun. This forces the plant to compensate for the lack of light by producing extra chlorophyll, a potent detoxifying compound that binds to toxins in the blood.
In addition to these incredible benefits, I also love matcha because it gives me steady energy without the jitters and, when prepared such as below, it’s filling and will help satisfy sugar cravings!
Collagen Matcha Latte Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or
coconut milk - 1 scoop collagen (optional)
- 1 tbsp coconut butter
- 1 tsp matcha
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the water and milk together in a pot
- Blend, sip, enjoy!
*To make an iced matcha latte, add a cup of ice instead of heating up the water and milk.
Have you tried matcha before? How was it prepared?
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