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Starter 🥗

The Green Upgrade 📈

You’ve seen it in lattes, desserts, smoothies… and on every wellness influencer’s feed.

Rooted in ancient Japanese tea ceremonies, matcha has taken over the modern world. 🌍️ 

But it isn’t just trendy - it’s ancient, powerful, and packed with more benefits than your average cup of tea.

So what exactly is matcha?

And is it worth the hype? 👀 

Let’s break it down. 👇

Main Course 🥙

Green Tea on Steroids 💊

What is matcha?

Matcha is a vibrant green powder derived from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.

Commonly cultivated in Japan and China, it has a unique taste that is a little sweeter and smoother than other teas. 🍵 

How does it get produced?

Matcha is grown in the shade for about 3 weeks before harvest, boosting its chlorophyll and antioxidant levels.

The leaves are then steamed to prevent oxidation (to stay green) and stone-ground into powder. 💚 

Matcha vs. Green Tea

Matcha and green tea derive from the same plant - just like white, black, and yellow tea. ☘️

The difference lies in how they’re grown and processed.

Matcha is more concentrated than green tea and has a grassy, umami flavor, with sweet and bitter undertones.

What are the benefits of consuming matcha?

Matcha is known to

• prevent diseases 😷 

• help combat depression 😢 

• boost brain function 🧠

• improve fertility 👶 

• reduce blood pressure 🩸 

• protect bone health 🦴 

• promote weight loss ⚖️ 

• support our cells 🦠 

👩‍🍳 Chef Tip: You don’t need to sip matcha daily to enjoy its benefits. It can be consumed in a variety of ways to make it even tastier. 😉 

Dessert 🍰

7 Ways to Enjoy Matcha 🍵

Let’s be real:

You probably won’t have a tea ceremony every day!

However, you can enjoy matcha in other ways!

Here are 7 simple and delicious ways to add matcha to your life. 👇

• Smoothies - Blend it with fruits, (plant-based) milk, nuts, and a scoop of protein for a creamy energy boost 🔋 

• Pancakes - Add matcha to your batter to make them (look) healthier 😉 

• Overnight oats - Prep the night before with chia seeds, fruits, and plant-based milk for a bright start to your day ☀️ 

• Energy Balls - Mix with oats, dates, nut butter, and a touch of honey for an easy snack.

• Bowls - Stir into yogurt or smoothie bowls and top with granola and berries 🥣 

• Cookies or cakes - A sweet treat with a subtle earthy kick 🌲 

• Ice cream - Creamy, cooling, and just the right amount of bittersweet.

Snacks 🥜

Dad Joke of the Week

A Deep Question

When was the last time you truly prepared for something, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually?

A Friendly Reminder

Takeaway 🎁 

You aren’t satisfied yet? 

Here are my Ingredients and Recommendations for you:

🎙️ Podcasts

• Matcha, coffee and green tea: which is healthiest? with Prof. Tim Spector and Chef Andrew Kojima (ZOE)

• The Health Benefits of Matcha | Dr. Andrew Weil (The Tim Ferriss Show podcast)

📚️ Book

• Matcha: A Lifestyle Guide (Jessica Flint & Anna Kavaliunas)

📺️ Videos

• 10 Health Benefits of Matcha Tea - Matcha Tea Benefits Explained (Nioteas TV)

• Why Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Is So Expensive (Business Insider)

• Use Matcha Tea As Coffee Alternative (Dr. Eric Berg DC)

📑 Articles

• 7 Proven Ways Matcha Tea Improves Your Health (Healthline.com)

• Matcha's Surprising Health Benefits (Health.com)

• Matcha: A look at possible health benefits (Harvard Health)

• Much Ado About Matcha (Cleveland Clinic)

Thank you for being here 💝 

Looking forward to serving you next week.

Much love,

Benji