* 100% Matcha Green Tea * Originally Japanese Green Tea * Traditionally Handcrafted Green tea strengthens our natural resistance, is part of a healthy diet and gives us more energy. Why Green Tea is recommended: It is a key part of a low cholesterol diet and is recommended after meals to promote digestion. Green tea has a positive effect on the energy, body and soul. Green tea supports the immune system. Organic Green Matcha Tea Grown at the Dai Dacha tea plantation by the Iwao Hayashi family, his green tea is certified as organic by JONA. Benefiting from a warm climate and subsoil, both highly suitable for tea cultivation, the Hayashi family has managed, to this day, to grow the tea organically and uphold its reputation as one of Japan"s finest tea products. Green tea does not just have excellent health benefits; it also has a wonderful, soft aroma and flavor - a reflection of the mildness of its natural environment. Matcha leaves are harvested just once a year. Another fact about this remarkable tea: just like black tea, green tea is produced from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, but its production method is different. Green tea is produced by lightly steaming freshly picked leaves. Black tea, on the other hand, is produced by roasting the leaves, which can lead to oxidation. Contrary to Chinese roast tea varieties, green (Japanese) tea retains its therapeutic polyphenols because of the steaming process. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants. Various studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of polyphenols. Because of these remarkable qualities the tea is highly recommended. In Japan, and other green tea drinking cultures, the normal daily consumption of green tea is about 3 cups, or 3 g of soluble extract. This equates to about 240 to 320 milligrams of polyphenols. Matcha tea powder is only available from certain outlets. It is consumed as hot tea, as a soft drink or can be added to yogurt or ice cream. Matcha tea has a fresh taste and lively green color.