How to make traditional Matcha Green Tea 🍵

Have you heard about the amazing antioxidant healing properties of matcha green tea? 

Matcha green tea origins begin in the late 12th century. It is believed that the very first green tea seeds were brought to Japan from China by the Zen Monk Eisai.

As he expanded the traditional teachings of Buddhism , Eisai also expanded the properties of green tea, by grinding its leaves into a fine powder. He wove the abundant properties of green tea into his teachings by establishing the tea ritual, a practice that is still an integral part of the zen lifestyle today.

Health benefits of Matcha Powder:

• High in antioxidants
• Improves immune system function
• Boosts energy levels
• Detoxifies the body
• Enhances mood
• Improves memory and concentration
• Boosts metabolism and burns calories
• Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
• Anti aging properties
• Helps prevent cancer
• Provides relaxation and mental alertness

To make the tea you will need:

• tea bowl large enough to whisk the fine powder tea 
• tea whisk a bamboo whisk with fine bristles to whisk or whip the tea foam
• tea spoon a bamboo spoon to measure the powder tea into the tea bowl

Add the desirable amount of the matcha powder into the bowl.  Pour hot water into the bowl filling it up to half way.  Now whisk it back and forth (not in a circular pattern) until bubbles start to form. Then it's time to enjoy your tea 🍵

Let me know if you love matcha green tea just as much as i do!  💚