QUESTBEST MATCHA ORGANIC POWDER 100G
Matcha, the king of teas.
Matcha is a specific type of Japanese tea grown only in the Land of the Rising Sun. It is a Gyokuro green tea, which undergoes a very special process. Matcha is turned into a powder so that the drinker can get the most beneficial properties out of it. Every day, when we drink green tea, we waste precious antioxidants and minerals... How? When we prepare a cup of green tea by soaking the leaves in warm water, we ingest only part of its beneficial compounds and nutrients. The only way around this is to consume the entire leaf. That's why Matcha is the best way to drink green tea and enjoy all of its properties.
Matcha is grown in specific regions of Japan. It is covered with dark nets during much of its growth cycle. In this way, it is stimulated to produce higher amounts of chlorophyll. Gyokuro tea leaves, which eventually become Matcha, are thus particularly rich in chlorophyll. But if we drank only an infusion of Gyokuro tea, we could not enjoy all the antioxidant and beneficial properties of its leaves, which would end up being wasted.
Matcha is selected and immediately cold processed to preserve all the its properties. Our Matcha is grown 400 km south of Tokyo, away from pollution, on lush hills. Once selected, the Gyokuro tea leaves are harvested, and selected by hand before being stone ground. We prefer the culinary variety, which is more bitter and richer in nutrients than the ceremonial variety. Matcha's bitter taste is the result of greater detoxifying power!
Ingredients
Matcha Powder
Properties
Iswari Matcha Powder is organic, and grown on the hills of Japan. It has been used since ancient times by Zen Buddhist monks during their meditation practices. Many traditions and ceremonial practices developed around Matcha. The tea ceremony is an established practice in Japan, and remained an exclusive secret of the Japanese elite for 750 years.
The history of Matcha is as fascinating as how it's made. In 1191, Zen master Eisai Myoan, the founder of Rinzai Zen, introduced a miraculous Chinese drink to Japan. In his book Kissa Yojoki, "How to stay healthy by drinking tea", the Zen master wrote:
"Tea is a miraculous medicine to protect health. It has the extraordinary ability to extend life. Where Matcha is grown, people live longer lives."
Matcha thus became the "secret remedy" of the Japanese imperial courts and monks. In the 16th century, Zen master Sen no Rikyu created the tea ceremony. This noble art of preparing and drinking tea has become the image of Japan in the West. Thanks to this ceremony, Matcha became the elixir of the samurai, the Japanese warrior class. The tradition survived thanks to three schools that still teach it.
After the death of Master Sen, three different Senke, or "Sen houses", were formed: the most well-known is in the building facing (omote) Sen no Rikyu's house, and is called Omotesenke. The house on the rear side (ura) was named Urasenke, and the one near the temple is called Mushakojisenke. The Urasenke school is the largest and best known. It has international offices in New York and also in Milan. The traditional Matcha ceremony, previously reserved for men, has become almost exclusively the responsibility of women over the years. Today the tradition continues throughout the world and, fortunately, we can all enjoy the extraordinary properties of Matcha tea.
Benefits
Matcha powder has anti-inflammatory properties, is anti-bacterial, detoxifying, immunostimulating, and alkalizing. It also helps regulate our internal pH balance, preventing acidosis, and many chronic illnesses. The Chlorophyll in Matcha regenerates cells, oxygenates them, and promotes a healthy balance of gut bacteria. It also relaxes muscles, and is a powerful anti-ageing agent, promoting the elimination of free radicals and toxins. Iswari Matcha is therefore a good ally for purifying and detoxifying our body.
Here are some good reasons to choose Iswari Matcha:
- It is revitalizing, stimulating, and energizing. It has a stimulating effect, without the unwanted side effects of caffeine caused by coffee. It helps us be alert and focused!
- It has a draining effect, preventing fluid retention and cellulite. It improves mood, combats stress, and is a natural antidepressant - Matcha contains up to 5 times more L-theanine neurotransmitters than normal green tea. That is why Matcha tea has been used for centuries by Japanese Zen monks for meditation.
- It improves circulation: polyphenols, i.e. catechins such as flavonoids, combat haemorrhoids, swollen legs, and cellulite.
- Improves memory and concentration: L-theanine promotes the production of dopamine and serotonin. These two substances enhance mood, stimulate memory, and promote concentration.
- It is good for the skin, protecting against UVA rays, sunburn, and ageing.
- It is a potent anti-inflammatory, rich in EGCG antioxidants, which help prevent cell degeneration, and combat oxidative stress, free radicals, and premature ageing.
- It stimulates metabolism and helps with weight loss.
- It detoxifies the body, as chlorophyll and antioxidants help eliminate toxins.
- It strengthens the immune system, as catechins have antibiotic properties.