I have been drinking matcha green tea for about 6 months and it is AWESOME! I really do believe it has played a role in my looking better and feeling better, though there is no way to prove that:) Matcha tea is pretty mainstream now and if you haven’t tried it give it a whirl!
On the Dr. Oz Show, Rachel Beller said that green tea is great for you, but you need 4-7 cups a day to make a difference. Matcha Green Tea is great though because 1/4 – 1/2 tsp of Macha Tea is equal to 8-10 cups of regular tea in terms of Antioxidant Power. For some added taste, squeeze some lemon into your Matcha Tea!
Like other types of green tea, matcha not only speeds up your metabolism, but is chock-full of antioxidants and other powerful superfood properties such as aiding stress reduction, lowering cholesterol, boosting brain health and fighting cancer. Matcha is available in a concentrated powder and can be found at health food stores. (I buy it at Uwajimaya)
For more on what makes Matcha so “healthy” read this article from Dr. Weil’s site.
On the run I order a matcha from Tully’s. I ask them for a Grande HOT tea and then have them pour it over ice in a Venti cup. Sound high maintenance? Well ask any Barista and they will tell you that order is NOTHIN’! If you can’t drink it straight up add a splash of non-fat milk!
But be sure you are not ordering a matcha latte. My matcha order will run you 26 calories, verses 250 when you throw in the milk. Keep it simple, keep it clean.
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February 1, 2012 @ 2:45 am
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Chang said,
February 17, 2012 @ 6:47 am
Which one did you buy in Uwajimaya?
jensheps said,
February 17, 2012 @ 4:35 pm
I have bought the DO brand and really like it, but it is $$$. Last time they were out and the guy recommended a little purple can made by “my green tea” with some Japanese letters on it! Just as good and less money!
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Chang said,
February 17, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
Thanks!
jensheps said,
February 17, 2012 @ 9:35 pm
You are welcome, let me know what you think! You can also ask Starbucks for Matcha powder in hot water, and drink it hot…I ask them to then pour it over ice…it tastes great! And only 86cents!