Matcha Green Tea Powder may be a bit more expensive than other
green tea products, but that is because it is hand picked and only the
best tea leaves make the cut, and it takes a long time to grind the
leaves for the powder. Powdered teas have been around since the Song
Dynasty and the preparation and drinking of the tea was performed as a
ritual by the Zen Buddhists.
Technically, the cost of the matcha
green tea powder depends on the grade of the powder. One such grade has
to do with the location of the the leaf/leaves on the tea bush. Those
leaves picked from the top are softer and considered a higher grade
whereas the leaves at the bottom are harder and considered to be of
lower grade.
Other grade levels that are considered are where the
leaves are dried. The leaves are not to be exposed to direct sunlight in
order to preserve the quality. Care in grinding, which requires a
special technique to maintain the best grade. Lastly, the tea leaves
must be kept from oxidation to retain the finer grade of tea leaf.
Matcha
is not only used as a tea to drink, but also in chocolates, candies,
Swiss rolls, and other desserts. This flavor has been incorporated in
other foods such as ice cream, milkshakes, puddings, cheesecake, and
even energy bars because of its nutritional value. The nutritional value
of matcha green tea powder is high as it is loaded with ecgc and
antioxidants. Matcha green tea powder can be found in health food stores
nearly anywhere.
Matcha green tea also helps your body to
eliminate toxins, resulting in some weight loss. This tea is very good
for you in many ways, and can be used in many forms. The history of
matcha green tea powder is both interesting and informative.
Rodney Daut runs a popular blog on green tea and it's many health
benefits. To see more articles on Matcha Green tea visit Green Tea
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