Matcha Green Tea Nizen brings to you Matcha; a finely ground highest quality powdered green tea from Japan. Made from the nutrient-rich young leaves picked from the tips of shade-grown Camellia sinensis plants, Matcha Green Tea is steamed, stemmed, and de-veined before being stone-ground into very fine powder. Matcha is farmed in selected locations whose micro-climate and misty fog air provides ideal growing conditions. This is how we bring an excellent green colour fine powdered Matcha tea to you straight from the organic fields of Japan. People around the world wonder why the Japanese live such a long and healthy life. One answer is Matcha as daily part of their diet. Matcha green tea has a long standing tradition in Japanese culture. It is also consumed because of its medicinal properties since long time in Japan. Matcha is a miraculous medicine for the maintenance of health. It is an anti-oxidants powerhouse and it has a broad efficacy in preventing diseases. Matcha tea is unique because the process of shading and harvesting increases the content of L-Theanine, an amino acid that helps balance the caffeine which helps calmness without drowsiness. Another benefit of Matcha is the high concentration of antioxidants. One study found that Matcha has 137 times the polyphenols (notably, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) than regular green tea which has a protective effect against some types of cancer. It is packed in a beautiful Jar with authentic Japanese artwork and includes 50g of Matcha powder. It is 100 % Organic Product. Made in Japan. Benefits: Packed with powerful anti-oxidants including the EGCG Rich in chlorophyll, fibre, minerals and vitamins L-theanine, the amino acid found in Matcha helps in relaxing the mind and body Boosts metabolism and helps in burning calories Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol Cancer fighting properties Detoxifying the body Improves alertness and concentration Matcha Geen Tea