Matcha 101

Matcha

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!

    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.

How to make the perfect matcha

  • 1

    Scoop

    1 tsp matcha
  • 2

    Combine

    with 60ml water
  • 3

    Mix

    until frothy
  • 4

    Top up

    with milk for a latte or water for a tea

Our recipes:

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