Matcha Powered Green Tea
Keva Juice uses “café grade” matcha which is perfect for blending into juice and smoothies
What is Matcha Powered Green Tea?
Matcha is premium green tea powder from Japan used for drinking as tea or as an ingredient in recipes. It is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and chlorophyll, and is sugar-free. The health benefits of Matcha exceed those of other green teas because matcha drinkers ingest the whole leaf, not just the brewed water. One glass of matcha is equivalent to 10 glasses of green tea in terms of nutritional value and antioxidant content.
What are the health benefits of Matcha?
- Packed with Antioxidants including the powerful EGCg
- Energy Booster
- Boosts metabolism and burns calories
- Detoxifies effectively and naturally
- Calms & Relaxes
- Enhances mood and aids in concentration
- Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc, and magnesium
- Fights against viruses and bacteria
- Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
10. Does not raise insulin levels
Matcha is an antioxidant powerhouse:
Antioxidants are naturally occurring chemical compounds that prevent aging and chronic diseases. Matcha is packed with exponentially more antioxidants than other foods. Experts at Tufts University discovered that matcha possesses an amazing twenty times more antioxidants than pomegranates or blueberries.Matcha contains a unique and powerful group of antioxidants known as catechins, which are found only in green tea. In particular, EGCg provides potent cancer-fighting properties.
Matcha boosts energy:
Matcha drinkers experience a boost of energy through the day. Researchers found the energy boost comes from the combination of natural properties found in matcha. One study found matcha improved physical endurance by 24%.
Matcha boosts metabolism and burns calories:
Matcha is a great addition to a weight loss program. It boosts metabolism and burns fat. At the same time, matcha does not put any stress on the body. It doesn’t raise blood pressure or heart rate.
Matcha as a detoxifier:
Matcha helps to safely cleanse and purge the body of harmful elements. Chlorophyll the element that gives green teas and other plants their signature color is also a powerful detoxifier, helping to eliminate both chemicals and heavy metals from the body.
Matcha calms and relaxes:
Matcha helps to calm the mind, promote concentration and memory, and enhance your mood…all because it is rich in the rare amino acid L-Theanine. With its combination of L-Theanine and caffeine, matcha creates a state of serene alertness over a sustained period of time.
Matcha lowers cholesterol and blood sugar:
Matcha can help lower your blood sugar and cholesterol. Matcha has no sugar, giving it a zero rating on the glycemic index. Plus, it contains 3g of fiber per serving.
Nutrient / Per 2g Matcha (1 serving)Total Catechins / 210 mg
EGCg / 122 mg
Total Amino Acids / 68 mg
L-theanine / 28.52 mg
Caffeine / 70 mg
Fiber / 636 mg
Carbs / 894 mg
Vitamin C / 3.5 mg
Vitamin A / 582 units
Potassium / 53.2 mg
Calories / 6