Have you heard of Matcha?

MATCHA: has more than 20 benefits; Let us look at a few that are especially important right now.

THERE ARE TWO GRADES OF THIS ANCIENT TEA: CEREMONIAL & CAFE GRADE and COOKING GRADE.

ENERGY: The combination of caffeine with l-theanine in matcha green tea provides a stable and extended boost of energy without the anxious jitters or side effects like you might have previously experienced with coffee and energy drinks.

FOCUS: Some things simply require a lot of thought. The combination of caffeine and l-theanine do wonders for concentration* (11). L-theanine boosts the production of alpha waves in the brain.

IMMUNITY BOOST: The special catechin antioxidant called EGCg is effective in fighting and protecting the body against various bacterial and viral infections* (21). EGCg binds to cells in the body and inhibits the growth of many disease-causing microorganisms including influenza A virus, Hepatitis Virus, Herpes Virus, and the bacteria that causes Strep Throat.

TIP: LEARN TO MAKE A GREEN TEA SHOT FOR A QUICK IMMUNITY BOOST! (DON’T WORRY – IT’S EASY).

BURN CALORIES: Matcha green tea utilizes fat as an energy source. Green tea catechins activate the body’s thermogenic fat burning activity (13). In a 12-week study, it was found that ingesting green tea led to a significant reduction in BMI, waist circumference, body fat mass, and subcutaneous fat area of healthy Japanese men and women (14). Bet your last workout wasn’t that easy!

LOWER CHOLESTROL: BETTER CHOLESTEROL

Studies of different populations revealed that people who drink Matcha green tea on a regular basis have lower levels of LDL (read: bad) cholesterol*, while at the same time displaying higher levels of HDL (read: good) cholesterol. HDL sweeps away bad cholesterol from arteries, preventing atherosclerosis. The clogged arteries that result from atherosclerosis can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Long story short, avoid LDLs.