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What makes matcha tea so special?
Matcha tea is a high-quality green tea that is covered before picking to accentuate the color, then stone-ground after being picked. Matcha tea is enjoyed in many ways. In Japan it is a very important part of the tea ceremony, and in both Asia and the West, people drink it because they like the taste and the ritual. Now some people are drinking it because of the reported health benefits:

Elevates Mood

• Matcha green tea contains an amino acid called L-theanine that has a relaxing affect on the mind, making it good elixir for anxiety or tension.

Detoxifier

• The high chlorophyll content in the tea can help remove toxins and metals from the body.

Cancer Protection

• Epicgallocatechin gallate, or EGCg, is a component of matcha green tea that has strong cancer-fighting properties.

Fights Aging

• Matcha, like other green teas, has a high number of antioxidants, which fight the effects of aging

Energy Booster

• Matcha can raise your energy level for prolonged periods without leaving you feeling jittery or overstimulated

Also

• ~ Boost metabolism by up to 40% in regular consumers
• ~ Contain up to 137 times more EGCG antioxidant than steeped green tea
• ~ Act as a strong blood detoxifier and alkalizer

The story goes that Japanese Monks would drink Matcha tea before meditation, because it helped them remain focus yet serene and calm at the same time.

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