Macha Tea is not just for the Japanese [Part 1]

in #tea8 years ago

History

It is said that Buddhist monks used to use the Macha Tea to keep themselves from falling asleep during long meditation sessions and that they brought macha to Japan over 900 years ago. . Historians have come to an educated guess that these monks where well aware of the benefits Macha had to offer.

From their, Japanese tea ceremony and culture has kept the tradition and tea variety going over generations.

Benefits

Macha tea is a true superfood carrying potent amounts of anti oxidizing power as well as more nutrients, vitamins, fiber and chlorophyll than any other green leafy vegetable!

It has shown to lower cholesterol, detox the body and even help burn calories.

In part two I will be covering where to source the best green tea and part 3: How to prepare your very own tea ceremony!