1.WHAT IS MATCHAJapanese 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 Japan3.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.