Matcha 101

is a superfood powder made from
shaded, nutrient-dense green tea leaves rich in amino acids, antioxidants, and slow-release caffeine.

Slow-release
caffeine
no jitters
no crashes
Supports
brain health
Promotes
focus
Reduces
anxiety
Antioxidant
rich

Better-for-you Boost

Longer-lasting energy
Jitter & CRASH-free
Reduced anxiety
Enhanced focus
Improved memory
Increased immunity

Matcha vs. Coffee

Health Benefits
rich in immunity-boosting antioxidants & brain-supporting amino acids
Energy
4-6 hours

2 hours
Feeling,
after 1 hour
sustained alertness; enhanced focus & creativity; boosted mood

jittery & anxious; hyperactive; heart racing
Feeling,
after 6 hours
like your best self

exhausted; need more caffeine to beat the crash

Caffeine
alkaloid compound
- Fights drowsiness
- Increases alertness
- Enhances cognition
L-Theanine
amino acid
- Reduces anxiety
- Improves mood
- Increases focus
- Stimulates production of calming Alpha Brain Waves
EGCG CatecHin
antioxidant
- Fights inflammation
- Speeds up metabolism by ~40%
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Reduces cholesterol
- Improves bone health
- 100x stronger than vitamin C
- Prevents some cancers & neurological diseases

Caffeine without the negatives

Combined with caffeine, L-theanine:

Improves focus, memory, & task-switching ability
Prevents jitters, anxiety and the post-caffeine crash
Negates caffeine’s negative impact on blood pressure & heart rate, keeping your cardiovascular system happy
Reverses caffeine’s effects on sleep disturbance

An Antioxidant Powerhouse

Matcha has ~50x the antioxidants per gram of spinach!

ORAC Scale: Antioxidants per gram

Source: Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, Lipophilic and Hydrophilic Antioxidant Capacities of Common Foods in the United States.

Matcha is also rich in loads of vitamins & minerals like:
Vitamin A, C, K, B1, B2, B6, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid,
Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper & Fiber.

A Brief History of Matcha

A map of Japan with a pin highlighting the Uji region of the country

“Matcha” comes from the japanese words, “ma” (ground) & “cha” (tea).

The fine green powder was first consumed by buddhist monks 900 years ago to enhance focus during meditation and long study hours. It was then adopted by samurai, used for long-lasting energy during battle.

Matcha farms became popular around uji, a region near kyoto, after locals discovered it had the perfect climate to cultivate it.

Today, Uji is the region renowned for producing the highest quality matcha and is where PerfectTed matcha is grown!

The Tea Ceremony (“Chado”, meaning “The Way of the Tea”) was conceived in the 1500s and remains an important part of Japanese tradition today.