MATCHA
What is matcha?
Simply put, it's powdered green tea leaves. The leaves are stone ground into a fine powder, so you're consuming all of the leaf’s goodness. Rather than steeping tea leaves in water, matcha is stone ground tea leaves, so you’re consuming a whole load of green goodness.
Is matcha good for you?
Matcha is known to have a load of health benefits for both your mind and body.
Matcha Benefits:
- Sustained, long-lasting energy release
- Heightened focus + concentration
- Full of antioxidants
- Reduces anxiety
- Anti-inflammatory
- Boosts metabolism
- Anti-ageing
How do I make a matcha at home?
Sieve 4g of NAMI Matcha into a bowl, top with 50ml of lukewarm water.
Whisk until matcha is dissolved and a foam starts to appear on top.
Pour into a glass and top with ice and milk of your choice or into a mug and top with frothy hot milk of your choice.
What does matcha taste like?
Matcha has a unique vegetal taste and a sweet, buttery aftertaste. We’re pretty proud of our NAMI blend; it’s wonderful aroma, creamy froth, and rich/nutty flavour. We’re slightly addicted to it and are yet to find a tastier matcha. Just don’t go drinking bad matcha, it’ll be bitter and mild in flavour. Learn more about our matcha here.
How much caffeine is in matcha?
Per 1.5g serving there is 48mg of caffeine.
What is L’Theanine?
It’s an amino acid found naturally in matcha that when combined with caffeine produces a calm-focused, longer-lasting energy. No prangs. No crashes.
What is an antioxidant?
Antioxidants help stabilise harmful free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells and can cause chronic disease.