Detox and fat burning with matcha

Matcha also contains more than 10x nutritional values than other green teas, including high amount of calcium, vitamins A, C, E, and minerals. Matcha is a strong antioxidant that helps flushing out harmful substances from our organism. According to many studies, matcha also accelerates our metabolism up to 40 % and helps burn excessive fat much faster. 

Can I drink Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony instead of coffee?

Ceremony is a great solution for those of you who need energy boost but do not like the classic caffeine because of its quick onset, rapid decrease, and because of its side effects, such as rapid heart beat, fidgetiness or nervousness. Theophylline in Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony does not have such side effects. It also provides us with energy for 3-6 hours. That is why Ceremony is gentler for the body in comparison with classic caffeine in coffee. 

In case you do not want to give up coffee completely, we recommend avoiding consuming matcha and coffee together. Leave at least a few hour window between drinking coffee and matcha. More info about the relationship between matcha and coffee can be found here.

Caffeine and theophylline have different effect on the human body. That is why it is better to have a cup of matcha in the morning and a cup of coffee in the afternoon, or vice versa.

Where is Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony grown?

Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony is grown in Japan, in the area called Aichi and it is collected only manually. The leaf collectors pick only the top leaves of the plant in the very early stage of growth. A human eye is needed to pick the best leaves, which is also reflected in the price of this time demanding and high quality product. 

Does Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony contain allergens? Are there some risks related to tea consumption?

Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony does not contain any known allergens. However, it is not advised to drink Ceremony on an empty stomach. The tea is very strong and it can cause nausea when drank on empty stomach.

Can I use Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony as food ingredient?

Ceremony is especially made so its taste excels in the form of cold or hot beverage. It has a very fine taste that cannot be recognized in food, and it would be a great shame to use it in any other way than in special occasions and tea ceremonies. 

What is the recommended daily dose of matcha?

Adults can prepare 4-6 grams of matcha a day. Pregnant, nursing, and children only about 2 grams per day. 

How to store Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony?

Do not expose the container with Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony to direct sunlight. To slow the degradation of the tea, we recommend carefully closing the container after every use and storing it in the fridge. Air and warmth are the biggest enemies of this emerald powder. After it is opened, the tea starts to slowly loose its quality, but that does not mean it becomes unsuitable for drinking. However, its taste, colour, and aroma are getting slightly worse. That is why we do not recommend our customers to buy one hundred-grams and bigger bulks of matcha for personal use – this purchase might not pay off. 

How to prepare Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony?

Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony is intended for ceremonial preparation using the traditional tools. Put 2 spoons of chashaku or 1 tea spoon of matcha into the tea bowl – chawan. Pour little water over matcha and froth the tea with bamboo whisk – chasen. Pour the rest of the water and froth again, until dense foam appears.

Matcha is traditionally prepared in two variations:  

• Usucha is the more delicate variant, in which you whisk 2 spoons of chashaku or one teaspoon in 70 ml of water.  
• Koicha is stronger and heavier drink, in which are 3-4 spoons of chashaku or 2 teaspoons of tea whisked in 40 ml of water.  

Always whisk you matcha with chasen in the zig zag motion (as if you were writing the letter M or W). Usucha is whisked until a firm foam appears on the surface. Koicha has denser consistency with no foam, so we whisk until the tea is properly mixed with the water. 

Summer or winter?

In summer, you can enjoy matcha best in its cold version. In winter, you can warm your hands with a nice chawan with hot beverage. When preparing hot matcha, make sure the water temperature does not exceed 70 °C. If the water was hotter, it would burn the tea, its colour,and taste. 

Can I add flavour to my Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony?

Ceremony is intended for ceremonial drinking, which means drinking matcha in its natural form. However, if you want to prepare a special drink for the people you care about, we suggest adding a few drops of lemon juice or lime in summer, a pinch of ginger or cinnamon in winter. You can also add a drop of high quality syrup, or prepare matcha in milk or its vegan alternatives. 

Nutritional value per 100 g

Can I rely on the regular testing of Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony?

Definitely. Each freshly brought batch of Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony is sent to a specialised institution that tests the tea for pesticides, mould, e. coli bacteria and heavy metals, including lead. These tests are available here on our blog or to those who show their interest in them via e-mail (tereza.zemanova@matchatea.cz). All you have to do is send us e-mail with your batch number, which can be found on the bottom of the Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony container. 

What if I decide to buy a different brand of matcha?

When buying a different brand, carefully read the information about the tea, especially the country of origin and ingredients. The real matcha only comes from Japan. The market is full of cheap imitations that look like matcha on the first sight, but actually come from China. These teas are usually not dried with steam, but the oxidation of leaves is stopped by „frying“ on a pan. Tea treated in such way has yellow or brown colour, bitter taste and far less nutritional values, and often contains harmful substances, such as heavy metals or mould. 

For your own safety, demand tests of the current batch of the tea. 

Where is Bio Matcha Tea Ceremony made?

The tea grows in Japan. It is also processed, milled, and packaged into tin cans in Japan. Then it is sent via plane to the Czech Republic, to the Kyosun company warehouse, where it is packed with love and sent on its way to our customers.