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What is Matcha?

Matcha is stone ground green tea leaves. When brewing green tea, surface area and osmosis determines the ability for one to absorb the nutrients from the green tea leaves. In contrast, when consuming matcha, the whole leaf is consumed as opposed to being steeped, allowing all nutrients to be absorbed into the body providing antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

Fun Facts

1. Matcha has powerful antioxidants preventing aging and chronic disease.

2. Matcha contains EGCg, a compound which reduces the effects of free radicals caused by environmental factors such as pollution, UV rays and chemicals that damage DNA.

3. Matcha boosts the metabolism and burns fat by increasing thermogenesis allowing your body to burn calories at more than three times the normal rate.

4. Matcha contains the amino acid L-Theanine that promotes relaxation and brain activity at the same time.

5. Matcha contains chlorophyll giving matcha its robust color and helping the body eliminate metals and toxins from the body.

6. Matcha helps regulate blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol.

7. Matcha is high in magnesium, which balances the over intake of calcium most people consume in their daily diet. Magnesium is a natural relaxant, the holistic Xanax.

8. Matcha is rich in vitamin C, helping to minimize colds and boost one's immune system.

Overall matcha is a miracle drink, trendy, and great to photograph.

Drop the coffee and go matcha :)!

Photographer: Brie Bergman

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Health & WellnessAriana CleoJuly 12, 2016Cha Cha Matcha, Matcha