Matcha

Organic matcha tea is a variety of green tea grown in Japan: it is grown in the shade and the leaves are harvested by hand and then turned into powder using stone mills. This particular processing not only makes it a very valuable product, but also characterizes its appearance: in fact, it is presented as a very fine and fragrant powder of an intense emerald green color and is rich in vitamins, chlorophyll, carotene and mineral salts.
Properties and benefits of matcha tea: Japanese matcha tea is bought by an ever-growing number of people who appreciate its particular properties. The benefits of matcha tea are numerous: it is a valid anti-aging remedy and helps prevent sunburn. Thanks to the high content of polyphenols present in the leaves, it is ideal for carrying out a protective action on the skin, even the most delicate ones. Among the other properties of matcha tea, the treatment of nervous and inflammatory diseases affecting the digestive system stands out; finally it helps to reduce the feeling of hunger, so it can be used in low-calorie diets, also thanks to its diuretic effect.
Matcha tea: where to buy it? Given the numerous properties that make this product an authentic panacea for the body, more and more people are asking themselves where to buy matcha tea: Natura d'Oriente offers a wide selection of organic matcha teas, ideal for starting a wellness journey.
How to prepare a cup of Japanese matcha tea? Preparation of matcha tea must follow a few steps: after pouring the tea into a cup, add 200 ml of hot water, the recommended temperature is 80°. The required amount of tea is normally taken using a special teaspoon, the chasaku. At the end of the process, a bamboo whisk is used, known as a chasen, which is essential for mixing everything without altering the original taste in any way. The result is a drink with an unmistakable aroma: a well-deserved relaxing break.