Let’s look at some Matcha tea benefits first of all…

What is Matcha?

Jade leaf Matcha green tea powder is a finely ground powder, which has been specifically grown from Green Tea leaves. It is used in ceremonies in Japan and has it’s origins in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD).

Matcha Health Benefits

• Drinking Matcha has unparalleled health benefits. When you consume matcha, you ingest the entire leaf and receive 100% of the nutritional benefits of the leaf.
• Matcha powdered green tea has as much as 137 times more antioxidants than regularly brewed green tea.
• In fact, one cup of matcha is equivalent to 10 cups of regularly brewed green tea in terms of its nutritional content.
  

  Mmm…Sounds good so far, what else?

• It is crammed with antioxidants and includes the powerful EGCg
• Can help boost metabolism and burn calories for weightloss
• It detoxifies the body efficiently and naturally
• Calms the mind & relaxes the body
• It is rich in fibre, chlorophyll and a range of vitamins
• Enhances mood & aids in concentration
• Provides a rich source of vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium
• Longer term ingestion can aid in preventing diseases
• It has even been known to lower cholesterol and blood sugar

Phew, ok that was a large list I must admit, but then again I feel it is worth putting that information out there as it truly is an amazing product.

Match Tea Side Effects

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If you are caffeine sensitive, please note that Matcha tea caffeine levels are approximately the same as a cup of coffee (34mg approximately), and half that of a cup of espresso.

However, the ‘buzz’ you feel after drinking Matcha is much more energising and longer lasting due to the amino acid L-Theanine. This reduces the release of caffeine and tends to have a relaxing and more calming effect.

As alluded to above, previously, it has also been known to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol, boost energy and the immune system, enhance concentration, boost metabolism and assist with weight loss as a result.

How To Make Matcha Tea?

There are a few ways to make Match tea, but the most common ways in modern times are as follows;

Matcha Latte

• 1½ teaspoons (2 grams) matcha powder
• A tablespoon (15 milliliters) hot water
• 1 cup (240ml) of milk (almond, coconut, cow, whatever you like.)
• A teaspoon of agave, honey, maple syrup, or sugar (optional) 

Iced Matcha Latte

• 1½ teaspoons (2 grams) matcha powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hot water
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (almond, coconut, cow, etc.)
• A teaspoon of agave, honey, maple syrup, or sugar optional
• 4 to 7 ice cubes

If you are looking at the more traditional ways to make Matcha, these are the Japanese methods below and will require some additional resources to maintain tradition.

Usucha

• 1½ teaspoons (2 grams) matcha powder
• 2 ounces (60 milliliters) hot water

Koicha

• 3 teaspoons (4 grams) matcha powder
• 2 ounces (60 milliliters) hot water

Matcha Review

So now you get a sense of the benefits of drinking Matcha on a regular basis. I’ll now delve into my favourite one, as I have tried a multitude of them over the years and this has been my favourite so far.

I first started looking on Amazon and a few other places to try find the best I could.

I probably tried over a dozen in total, but I’ve kept coming back to this one as it has been the most consistent (for me at least). Here’s what people are saying about it.

Jade Leaf Matcha Green Tea Powder

There are over 750 reviews on this product, with a total of 4.6/5 star rating.

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Jade Leaf’s Match is grown in Uji in Japan, and after I researched I learned this is the farthest place from the likes of fukushima. Initially, I had some concerns that the fall out from the nuclear disaster may have tainted the quality.

Official reports show there is not a single trace of radiation in the area, and more importantly in the tea itself.

Due to the level of care the Japanese growers take, they are also aware of trace metals showing up in their tea’s, and take great measures to prevent contamination.

Of course these were major factors in my initial buying decision, and after researching the tea’s, this one proved to be the winner on all of the above factors.

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Price wasn’t a huge concern as I would rather pay more for quality, than buy a cheaper grade product (it works out to be approximately $0.50 per gram, and is only $0.33 when you buy a lbs of it).

The matcha arrived 4-5 days within my order placement, in a tin that had a pull-tab keeping the bagged matcha within the container tightly sealed to preserve its freshness. After I’d unscrewed the lid, peeled off the pull-tab, and opened the bag containing the matcha, I was hit with a surprisingly sweet and subtly grassy/vege smell, and the sight of a fairly vividly green matcha.

Having been using this product almost daily for quite some time, I’ve had increased energy and focus. I will continue to use it as the health benefits are immense.

I highly recommend anyone looking to gain the health benefits of Matcha green tea, checks this out!

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Thanks for checking out my review,

Jamie G