Matcha Super Green

This revitalizing green tea combines premium sencha and matcha green teas from Kirishima Mountain in southern Japan for a tea with a smooth palate and incredibly deep umami sweetness. Matcha tea powder infuses the cup with an ultra-rich flavor and vivid green color.

Origin:  Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan.

Reputed Health Benefits: Matcha;1 cup is equal to 10 cups of any other green tea, boosts metabolic rate by 35% - 40 % in regular users ( 2-3 cups a day), contains ten times the antioxidants of any other food item, contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Protein, Fiber, Beta Carotene and Chlorophyll, Reduces chances of cognitive decline by 50% in regular drinkers, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure levels.. amongst many other things.

Green Tea; EGCG in green tea blocks the mutation of cells, reducing cell damage; blocks tumor growth; and blocks the liver enzymes that convert pro-carcinogens (i.e., the harmless substances in the body that can turn into cancer agents) into carcinogens. EGCG is green tea blocks enzymes that cause cancer cells to grow and it can destroy cancer cells with damaging surrounding healthy cells. Scientists also revealed that this effect is 10 to 100 times more potent in green tea than in black tea. Green tea increases the bloods antioxidant capacity. EGCG kills cancer cells and, in particular,inhibits prostate cancer cells. Green tea has been shown to reduce damage to blood vessels in smokers. Green tea's polyphenols can boost white blood cells, and might be an effective supplement to chemotherapy and radiation treatments that impact bone marrow and lower white blood cell count. Men who drank two to three cups of tea a day reduced their risk of prostate cancer. Woman who had a history of drinking five or more cups of green tea a day had fewer occurrences of breast cancer and slower spread of the disease.

Tasting Notes:  An energizing blend of matcha and sencha with a deep sweetness and smooth, umami richness.

Brewing Instructions:Heat water to no higher than 170 degrees ,1 Tablespoonper 8oz., first infusion 2 minutes, 2nd infusion 2.5 minutes