Matcha Green Tea Powder by Simple Leaf and 137x More Antioxidants! Natural Thermogenic Ceremonial Matcha Tea Boosts Metabolism, Increases Energy, Enhances Mood, & Calms the Body

It can be so hard to find affordable ceremonial grade matcha. Ceremonial grade is high quality and meant for drinking, which culinary grade is lesser quality and perfect for baking. I was super excited to try out this ceremonial grade matcha from Simple Leaf!This matcha powder tastes much better than the more inexpensive matcha powders in my local asian grocery store. I can tell that this green tea powder is of much higher quality than others I have tried. This matcha is definitely my favorite! I love using this in desserts and even breakfast smoothies! The taste is very strong, which I love. A little bit of this matcha does go a long way - so don't be scared when you see the size of this bag!I love using this matcha to make green tea lattes in the morning. Matcha is a great source of natural caffeine. It is a great way to wake myself up in the morning without having to drink coffee. It helps me get through my day without feeling tired. I have also used this matcha to make green tea cookies - one of my favorite desserts!Matcha is healthy and delicious. It is something that I like incorporating into my diet. This particular matcha is very high quality and tasty! I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

I first heard about Matcha green tea from my yoga instructor who said it helped him lower his blood pressure considerably. I make smoothies regularly and thought this would be a great way to add this amazing health food into my diet easily. I LOVE it. I couldn't even taste it in my smoothie, but I did notice that it helped the consistency be a little thicker and smoother, which was lovely. I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Note: it is green tea so I wouldn't recommend drinking this or ingesting this close to bed time at all. It definitely has a "kick" to it! This is a smaller pouch, so I would try this as a starter pack. The size makes it GREAT for travel too!I've listed some of the benefits of Matcha Green Tea below:1. High in AntioxidantsWe’ve all read this word before. Antioxidants are the magical nutrients and enzymes responsible for fighting against the negative effects of UV radiation, giving us younger-looking skin, and preventing a number of life-threatening maladies. Antioxidants are something that all health-conscious individuals seek from such foods as raw fruits, green veggies, and (let’s not forget) dark chocolate. The first amazing benefit of Matcha Green Tea is that just one bowl provides over 5 times as many antioxidants as any other food – the highest rated by the ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) method.Furthermore, on that note…2. Loaded with Catechin, EGCgYou may have already heard that not all antioxidants are created equal. Green tea contains a specific set of organic compounds known as catechins. Among antioxidants, catechins are the most potent and beneficial. One specific catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) makes up 60% of the catechins in Matcha Green Tea. Out of all the antioxidants, EGCg is the most widely recognized for its cancer fighting properties. Scientists have found that Matcha Green Tea contains over 100 times more EGCg than any other tea on the market.3. Enhances CalmFor over a millennium, Matcha Green Tea has been used by Chinese Daoists and Japanese Zen Buddhist monks as a means to relax and meditate while remaining alert. Now we know that this higher state of consciousness is due to the amino acid L-Theanine contained in the leaves used to make Matcha. L-Theanine promotes the production of alpha waves in the brain which induces relaxation without the inherent drowsiness caused by other “downers.”4. Boosts Memory and ConcentrationAnother side-effect of L-Theanine is the production of dopamine and serotonin. These two chemicals serve to enhance mood, improve memory, and promote better concentration – something that can benefit everyone!5. Increases Energy Levels and EnduranceSamurai, the noble warriors of medieval and early-modern Japan, drank Matcha Green Tea before going into battle due to the tea’s energizing properties. While all green tea naturally contains caffeine, the energy boost received from Matcha is largely due to its unique combination of other nutrients. The increased endurance from a bowl of Matcha Green Tea can last up to 6 hours and because of the effects of L-Theanine, Matcha drinkers experience none of the usual side-effects of stimulants such as nervousness and hypertension. It’s good, clean energy.6. Burns CaloriesDrinking Matcha Green Tea has also been shown to increase metabolism and help the body burn fat about four times faster than average. Again, unlike many diet aides currently on the market, Matcha causes no negative side-effects such as increased heart rate and high blood pressure.7. Detoxifies the BodyDuring the last three weeks before tea leaves are harvested to be made into Matcha, Camellia sinensis are covered to deprive them of sunlight. This causes a tremendous increase in chlorophyll production in the new growth of these plants. The resulting high levels of chlorophyll in Matcha Green Tea not only give this tea its beautiful vibrant green color. Matcha is also a powerful detoxifier capable of naturally removing heavy metals and chemical toxins from the body.8. Fortifies the Immune SystemThe catechins in Matcha Green Tea have been shown to have antibiotic properties which promote overall health. Additionally, just one bowl of Matcha Green Tea provides substantial quantities of Potassium, Vitamins A & C, Iron, Protein, and Calcium. Further studies have even suggested that the nutrients in Matcha may have the ability to inhibit the attacks of HIV on human T-cells.9. Improves CholesterolResearchers aren’t entirely certain how Matcha Green Tea has such a positive effect on cholesterol, however studies of different populations have show that people who drink Match Green Tea on a regular basis have lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while at the same time displaying higher levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Men who drink Matcha Green Tea are about 11% less likely to develop heart disease than those who don’t drink Matcha.A long standing tradition of Japanese culture, Matcha Green Tea is the highest quality powdered green tea available. Made from the nutrient-rich young leaves picked from the tips of shade-grown Camellia sinensis plants, Matcha Green Tea is steamed, stemmed, and de-vined before being stone-ground into very fine powder. Matcha Green Tea powder is then stored away from light and oxygen in order to preserve its brilliant green color and antioxidant properties. This miracle elixir has been consumed for over a millennium in the Far East, and is now considered to be one of the most powerful super foods on the market today.I mean, how can you argue with all of those health benefits?? Plus, it tastes delicious! I did remove one star because I thought it was kind of pricey for the size of the tin. Even though I got this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, I like to consider the retail price that is charged to most customers when formulating my review. Therefore, I felt like this was kind of small for the price.

First of all, look at my pictures. The pictures speak for themselves in terms of the quality of this Matcha tea. Do you see how green this tea is? This is an indicator of true quality. I have tried a few brands in the past that looked brownish in color, not this pure green color. I have also tasted a few brands that were bitter. Matcha tea, by nature, has a bit of a bitter note to it compared to other teas but should not be unappealing and processed tasting. I am very fond of this Matcha. This tea is not overly bitter and it just looks and tastes pure and clean. This tea comes in a 1 ounce tin container with a twist off lid. I, personally, like this because I can reuse the 10 for other purposes when I am finished. The ingredients state that it contains 100% premium Japanese matcha green tea. In the product description above, it states that this is the ceremonial grade, which is the highest and purest form and contains the most antioxidants. The tin does not state this, however, so I do not know if it is true or not to be sure. If I were to guess, based on the results, I WOULD believe that this is the ceremonial grade because this is on a different level than any of the other matcha teas I have tried in the past. All in all, this is definitely a good purchase to make and I would highly recommend this. I am very happy with it. On a different note, here is a little tip if you would like to take yourmtea to the next level. Simply chop a few slices of ginger and throw them in with your tea. I think it adds a wonderful flavor. Simply chop a few slices of ginger and throw them in with your tea. I think it adds a wonderful flavor and it works along with the Matcha tea to boost your metabolism him and help with digestion. I received this at a discounted rate to test and give an honest review. I am not affiliated with this company nor have I been paid or asked to give this a high rating. These opinions are completely my own and I always strive to be 100% honest and straightforward with anything I review. I hope this review has been helpful for you. If it has, would you please consider clicking the YES button below? I would truly appreciate it. Have a great day!