Japanese powdered tea is better than regular coffee

Match green tea Traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony. Despite a thousand-year history, only in the last years of the match became a trend of world cafes. He managed to squeeze coffee and become a healthy alternative. In this article, the editorial board "Site" It will tell you the benefits of this drink and why to drink it.



This tea is made from the powder of a young tea leaf, which is crushed on stone millstones. This match is produced only on plantations in Japan. Before harvesting (in late spring or early summer), the tea bushes of Camellia Sinensis are shaded with special canopies. This contributes to slower growth, makes the leaves darker, and tea saturated with amino acids.



Therefore, matcha tea contains 100 times more antioxidants than regular green tea, and 70 times more than orange juice. This can be called a record among all products on our planet. Thanks to this match heals the body, improves the immune system, burns calories and removes toxins.



After harvesting, the tea is treated with steam and left to dry. Then remove the stems, veins and grind into a small powder. It may take up to an hour to grind 30 grams of tea. However, this is the only way to get real Japanese green tea match.



The match needs special storage and transportation conditions. It must be sealed, well protected from light and in a cool place. Therefore, tea can only be delivered from Japan by plane.

Proponents of a healthy lifestyle are increasingly choosing a latte match over a cappuccino or a classic water match instead of regular coffee. Firstly, this drink invigorates not worse than coffee, and its effect on the body is much softer and longer. Drinking a cup of tea, you will not feel rapid heartbeat, sweating - those effects that can happen after coffee. Japanese match green tea perfectly improves performance, helps to focus on the necessary tasks and improves mood.



Secondly, supporters of the match are attracted by the aesthetics of the cooking process and its presentation. Who doesn’t want to feel like a Japanese emperor at a tea ceremony?

To prepare Japanese green tea, you will need: a ceramic bowl, which is called a chavan, a special corolla and a measuring spoon made of bamboo, as well as a match of green with the smell of fresh tea leaves. You can prepare a drink in any conditions - at home, in the office, at a party and even while traveling.

A classic water match
  1. We take a special bowl and warm it up with hot water. Then the wreath should be moistened with water, and the bowl should be wiped dry.
  2. With the help of a bamboo measuring spoon (cup), you need to measure and pour 2 g of the match into the bowl. This is about 2 full spoons of a cup. Then pour 60-80 ml of hot water into the bowl, which must be heated to a temperature not higher than 80 degrees.
  3. Zigzag fast movements whip the match to uniformity and stable foam on the surface of the liquid. Our classic water match is ready.




For cappuccino lovers, we suggest getting acquainted with the preparation of a latte match. The cooking method is very simple, and besides the match we will need milk.

A classic water match
  1. With the help of a bamboo measuring spoon (cup), measure 2 g of the match (2 full spoons of the cup) and pour into the bowl. Then pour the match 25-30 ml of hot water - the volume is about the same as for espresso. The water should be heated to a temperature not above 80 degrees.
  2. Zigzag fast movements whip the match to uniformity, as in the previous method of preparation. Then, with the help of a pitcher, beat 150 ml of milk to a state of persistent foam not higher than 75 degrees.
  3. We pour milk foam into the match - our Japanese green tea is ready.




Be sure to drink the match immediately after cooking, otherwise the powder will settle on the bottom and the drink will lose its taste. By the way, for a hot summer, a cooled version of tea is ideal. To prepare it, you need to replace hot milk with cold and add a few ice cubes. Stay cheerful and positive with Japanese match tea and our editorial staff "Site".