If you’ve decided to kick coffee to the curb but still want an energy-boosting drink to get you going in the morning—a drink that can still give mental focus and drive, enter matcha green tea! Matcha can be used in ice creams, desserts, or confections, but it is magic as a morning drink. Get the recipes as well as find all the benefits Matcha can give you.
Many rely on that heavy caffeine rush of coffee in the morning to kickstart their day, but for many, that coffee leaves them feeling jittery, anxious, and more nervous. Not a good look when trying to live your best life.
Matcha green tea can give sharp mental clarity, enhanced brain power, and tons of energy… without the inevitable crash and burn from coffee in the afternoon. It’s becoming one of the hot ingredients in the natural products world. But what makes it so uniquely effective and ultra-healthy? Check out some of the primary benefits of Matcha.
High in Antioxidants
Matcha contains a concentrated amount of antioxidants, which may reduce cell damage and prevent chronic diseases.
Improves Cognitive Performance
Matcha has been shown to improve attention, memory, and reaction time. It also contains caffeine and L-theanine (a potent amino acid), which may improve multiple aspects of cognition.
Fights Free Radicals
The antioxidants in Matcha fight free radicals, which lower the risk of chronic illness.
May Decrease the Risk of Heart Disease
Green tea and Matcha may decrease several heart disease risk factors and be associated with a decreased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Increases Weight Loss
Some studies show that green tea extract helps increase metabolism and fat burning, both of which may assist in weight loss.
It’s Easy to Prepare
It’s super easy to prepare Matcha at home!
Magical Matcha Morning Tea
- 2 teaspoons Sunwarrior Matcha
- ½ cup hot water
- Sweetener of choice
- Bamboo whisk
Instructions
Sift 1–2 teaspoons of matcha powder into your cup, adding hot water and mixing it together with a bamboo whisk. You can find a bamboo whisk at a specialty tea or Japanese store. You can also adjust the ratio of Matcha to water based on your preferred consistency. For a thinner tea, reduce the Matcha to ½–1 teaspoon. If you prefer a more concentrated version, combine 2 teaspoons of Matcha with just ¼ cup water.
So, if you’ve been trying to kick your coffee habit and need something to help you start your day without the afternoon energy crash, give Matcha green tea a try.
