Most people can tolerate, and indeed thrive on, 2 to 3 servings per day, with “serving” referring to a gram of matcha. A three-gram drink would thus be considered three servings. Eric typically has between 5 and 10g daily, and many of our customers do as many as 15-20g per
It started with Eric’s second cookbook, “The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen,” a book that focused on Japanese ingredients but “broke away” from canonical approaches. Breakaway Matcha departs from the traditional world of matcha with a focus on extreme quality and a commitment to a daily and mindful enjoyment of this
This term has lost most of its meaning. Because there is no governing body of any type that monitors/controls what can be labeled ceremonial, anyone can -- and does -- use this moniker to connote quality, even though much of the “ceremonial” matcha on the marketplace is in fact
Matcha does indeed help stabilize blood sugar levels, making it ideal for diabetics. There appears to be a direct connection between antioxidant activity and hypoglycemic activity. The natural sugars (polysaccharides) in matcha help to stabilize blood sugar levels, and to protect against insulin spikes, thus stabilizing blood sugar levels. Polysaccharides
Matcha has huge quantities of polyphenols — the naturally occurring compounds found in the tea plant that are thought to be responsible for some of the health effects conferred by a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. These polyphenols get broken down by our gut bacteria into bioactive, polyphenol-derived metabolites. Not
Really! And not just compared with shall-we –charitably-call-it unpleasant coffee breath. The catechin blast of matcha acts as a kind of sterilizing agent. A cup of matcha after a meal retards the growth of germs, which cause periodontal disease and halitosis (bad breath). It also protects the tooth enamel. Dentists
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