Matcha - what does it contain? When to drink it?
Not only does it have a beautiful, energizing color, but it also contains a whole host of valuable ingredients for our health and beauty. Originating from Japan, matcha, powdered green tea, is a rich source of polyphenols, natural antioxidants that have the ability to remove free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. It is therefore especially worth reaching for it if you live in a big city and are exposed to polluted air, exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke. Matcha also has stimulating properties, as discovered by Buddhist monks, who found it helpful in maintaining focus during long hours of meditation. It is worth following their example and reaching for a cup of green tea instead of another coffee. Just like the "little black tea", it contains caffeine, but also L-theanine, which prolongs the effect of the former and does not cause sudden spikes and then drops in energy.
The tradition of drinking matcha
In the Land of the Rising Sun, brewing and serving matcha is a true art, passed down from generation to generation, which is taught for years in special schools. Drinking matcha itself is a ceremony with its own set of rules. Powdered tea in a porcelain bowl is poured with boiling water from a cast iron kettle and stirred with a special bamboo "brush" (called chasen). Tradition requires that the entire contents of the bowl be drunk, which is why the ritual often ends with a loud slurp. However, this is not a faux pas - it is most welcome.
Why is matcha green? How to use it?
Matcha owes its characteristic color to a special cultivation method. Two weeks before harvest, the tea bushes are shaded from the sun. This is when the leaves take on a pale shade of green. They are then collected, dried, and ground into powder. Matcha can be drunk hot or cold, and is traditionally added to many dishes in Japan, such as soba noodles and desserts: ice cream or cakes. Anyone who has ever tried cheesecake with matcha knows that it is worth sinning for this sweetness.
Matcha in cosmetics
Without a guilty conscience, you can tempt yourself with the new Matcha Latte Set GLOV cosmetic set . Inspired by delicious and velvety matcha latte, it contains everything your skin needs to delight - five reusable cosmetic pads and a bag perfect for storing and washing them in the washing machine. In addition, you will also find a velvety soft kabuki brush with synthetic bristles, which will help you perfectly apply powder or bronzer. The whole thing is enclosed in a handy bag in an energetic matcha latte shade.
