The timeless adventure of transitioning from an old year into a new year is an amazing moment of opportunity!
A moment that engages past present and future all in one breath allowing for a myriad of reflection, letting go, cleansing, mindfulness, new hope and preparation for what lies ahead.
A myriad that generously provides for mind, body and spirit.
So whether one reaches for a new mindset, new sunset or simply a cup of herbal tea (such as the Matcha Green tea I've listed below) it's all game!
Transition is all inclusive and wonderfully unique and can be different for everyone.
Each butterfly has its own wings!
To the butterflies simply reaching for an herbal tea to nourish their new beginning,
Here's a bit on Matcha Green tea that just may help to detox, heal and nourish one's mental, physical and soul!
*Please remember to always consult your health care provider before beginning use.
Matcha Green Tea
Healthier than basic traditional Green Tea and as one of, if not the healthiest tea on the planet Matcha Green Tea is always a top and must mention.
Especially when blended with other known powerhouses like some of my faves, a fabulous Mushroom Matcha Tea, Spirulina Matcha Smoothie, warm bowl of steel cut oatmeal or even adding a tablespoon full into my very own Golden Milk recipe for a special treat!
Matcha comes in powder form vs traditional leaf and in different grades. And though all are super the class just
like the quality of Matcha it does make a difference.
Just starting with its color, a higher class is going to be a lot less dull a tell tell sign of an earlier harvest and higher content of chlorophyll.
Ceremonial class matcha is more costly and going to be more beneficial than a lower grade and cheaper powder used for baked goods or a basic creamy Matcha Frappucino!
This timeless and ever popular tea is derived from early harvested leaves of the camellia senensis plant.
The premature gather allows for the amplified potentcy of Matcha.
Produced/distributed mostly and widely by Japan, Matcha has now expanded to tea cups and baristas world wide.
And with its thousands of years of noted historical use, powerhouse properties and ever growing list of touted reviews it makes for a strong first that is hard to beat!
Added bonus is Matcha of all variety is an easy find and in ready supply.
I'm fortunate to have a trove of local organic and Asian markets as well as an endless list of local boba and coffee shops that carry my preferred Matcha treasures. But Matcha can be found at most any grocer, health shop, market, online etc. Even some eateries, bakeries, smoothy, and coffee shops.
Some of Matcha's powerhouse components include:
catechins -highly concentrated naturally occuring antioxidants, polyphenols and tannins that possibly help to offset oxidative stress and steady damaging free radicals, may reduce inflammation and balance hormones
chlorophyll - for detox
beneficial fiber, vitamins and minerals
natural no crash caffeine
In addition, due to Matcha's amazing properties it ranks as a synbiotic making it a mix of both pre and pro biotics so a total win win!
Some of Matcha Green Tea's known possible benefits include:
detox -cleanses nourishes- also may protect the liver
immune booster
heal and nourish the gut aiding in promotion of good bacteria and digestion
protect and benefit skin
assist with weight loss as a natural fat burner -may help with metabolism
improve cognitive function and mood
anti-aging
may help with heart and chronic diseases
energy booster
Overall this bit is just a touch of the tip of the evergrowing metaphorical Matcha iceberg! Not all inclusive of the true treasure of Matcha Green Tea in whole.
But just enough for now to make Matcha Green Tea a more than worth consideration to Cleanse, Reset, and Start the New Year Off Fresh!
-Elise's Adventures In Herbaland©
We have it. But it is an acquired taste just as a cup of tea. It is great in smoothies!