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The Power of the Japanese Traditional and Healthy Green Tea- the Matcha

The "matcha" is a traditional green tea type that has a huge tradition in Japanese culture. Green tea in general has several health benefits, but the matcha green tea powder is also used in preparing sweets, and there is even a popular drink made of mixing matcha with milk.

Here are some more benefits of the Japanese matcha tea:

It helps the impaired immune health system regain its vigor

Reduces cholesterol levels in the blood. It is important to know that when cholesterol is lower, blood sugar levels will also get lower

It is a great pain relief and soothing drink in cancer patients who are on medication that destroys their immune system

It helps in cardiovascular disease patients

Helps losing weight more quickly- thanks to the ECGC (Epigallocatechin gallate) antioxidant that the green tea contains.

The matcha green tea is also called matcha green tea powder, since the green tea is so finely grained like a powder (it is actually a stone ground Japanese tea). If you want your health to benefit truly from the power of this Japanese green tea, you should always purchase it from trustworthy retailers, who can guarantee for the quality of the product.

Here is a selection of the best Japanese matcha tea types that you can purchase at Tealux:

The organic matcha green tea powder - extremely rich in antioxidants is very healthy for the organism. As an interesting fact about this tea in Japanese tradition, the tea is whisked with a bamboo stick until it becomes smooth and frothy, and served like this. Tealux also offers you plenty of accessories, such as a traditional matcha ceremony set, the Bamboo matcha spoon, a nice tea container or a bamboo matcha whisk.

Matcha green tea with ginger - this is sweet finely grained matcha with a scent of ginger- extremely aromatic, tasty and very healthy, this is the type of tea that you do not want to miss from your home. You will definitely impress any guest, if you serve a nice traditional Japanese matcha that is whisked until extremely frothy and smooth. Learn how to prepare it, learn how to serve it, and you will simply love this delicious drink. This specific green tea with ginger is perfectly for an ice blended drink as well.

The "gen mai matcha" - yet another matcha green tea powder selection, of a finely ground consistency, offering you a luxurious blend of teas. It contains roasted rice and tealeaves, and this combination gives an extremely exotic taste. Very healthy, and delicious!

Matcha latte tea powder - a variety of matcha powder tea that you will simply love. This is the sweetest type of all the matcha type of green teas, and it has the highest concentration of the "gyokuro" leaves, the main ingredient of the tea. It has an extremely delicate flavor, a sweet aroma, and an overall fine texture. You can prepare both Ice Matcha Latte and Hot Matcha Latte out of it. You just need to dissolve 1 or two teaspoons of the powder in hot or ice cold water, and stir until dissolved. What you will get is an exotic tea drink that can be served mornings, afternoons or in the evenings. It is important to note that the green tea contains a very low concentration of caffeine, so this makes it suitable for drinking it even late in the evenings.

As you can note, there is quite a diverse offer of matcha powder green teas that you can choose from. You simply have to pick the one that suits your needs- the most traditional matcha, the sweetened and aromatic version, the one spiced up with ginger or the latte matcha witch is suitable for preparing refreshing Ice Matcha Lattes.

In order to be able to prepare these delicious traditional Japanese drinks properly you certainly will need some of the traditional accessories
as well.

Here are some of the most well known such accessories for the Japanese matcha tea:

Bamboo matcha whisk and spoon set - perfect for preparing that frothy and smooth textured traditional drinks. These tools will definitely help you to impress your guests at dinner, and make a surprise healthy dessert for your family.

The Chashaku bamboo matcha spoon - a traditional tool used in the matcha tea ceremony in Japan.

The Beni Orange Shino Chawan' - this is a traditional matcha bowl, generally used for whisking the tea and water with the bamboo whisk.

Starter Japanese Tea Ceremony Set - this is a cute whisk and bowl set that together with a little package of the matcha green tea, would make for a perfect gift on any occasion. It is exotic, it is something unique, and you will definitely not make a mistake by offering such a gift to someone dear to you, whether it is a birthday celebration, Christmas or Valentine's Day.