ABOUT MATCHA

1.WHAT IS MATCHA Japanese Matcha is a fine powder made of high grade green tea leaves, hand picked and stone ground, The green tea plants for matcha are shade-grown for three to four weeks during which, the plant Camellia sinensis produces more theanine. It is this process that makes matcha so vibrant and healthful. 2.WHY AHOY! MATCHA? The true birth place of Matcha is Japan. The delicate, complicated process of shade-growing the matcha green tea leaves is also often not followed strictly outside of Japan. The soil quality and characteristics are most favourable for Matcha production in Japan. At AHOY! Matcha we source only pure Japanese Matcha from the lush rolling hills of MIE, one of the finest Matcha producing region of Japan 3.BENEFITS OF MATCHA

1.High on antioxidants

Matcha is rich in catechins, a class of plant compounds in tea that act as a natural antioxidant.Antioxidants help stabilize harmful free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells and cause chronic disease. When you add Matcha powder to hot water to make tea, the tea contains all the nutrients from the entire leaf. It will tend to have more catechins and antioxidants than simply steeping green tea leaves in water.Including matcha in your diet could increase your antioxidant intake, which may help prevent cell damage and even lower your risk of several chronic diseases

2.Boosts Brain Function

Some research shows that several of the components in matcha could help enhance brain function. Matcha also contains a compound called L-theanine, which alters the effects of caffeine, promoting alertness, induces relaxation and decrease stress levels.

4. Helps Prevent Cancer

Matcha is packed with health-promoting compound. It is especially high in epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a type of catechin that has been shown to have powerful anti-cancer properties.

5. Protects Your Heart

Some studies have shown that drinking green tea, which has a similar nutrient profile to matcha, may help protect against heart disease.When combined with a well-rounded diet and healthy lifestyle, drinking matcha may help keep your heart healthy and protect against disease.

6. Helps You Lose Weight

Take a look at any weight loss supplement, and there’s a good chance you’ll see “green tea extract” listed in the ingredients. Green tea is well known for its ability to enhance weight loss. In fact, studies show that it may help speed up metabolism to increase energy expenditure and boost fat burning.

7. MATCHA IS GREAT FOR YOUR SKIN

Matcha does wonders to your skin! You can even make a matcha face mask and use it in all sorts of ways for beauty and skin care. The catechins present work to slow down signs of aging. Applying matcha directly to the skin in the form of a mask is one of the best ways to fight acne and symptoms of rosacea.

8. DETOX

Matcha leaves are shade-grown and, when you throw shade at plants, they produce extra chlorophyll in their leaves. Chlorophyll has powerful detoxifying properties including the ability to naturally eliminate chemicals and heavy metals from the body.