ONELIFE MATCHA – Japanese Organic Superfine MATCHA GREEN TEA BOX 50G

ONELIFE MATCHA

Japanese Organic Superfine MATCHA GREEN TEA

Matcha (抹茶) is the pure, finely milled powder green tea. Matcha has been used officially in the Japanese tea ceremony for over the past 800 years. Matcha is made from buds and green tea leaves out of the best quality tea plants grown in the high mountainous areas of very cold climate.  These tea plants are covered carefully from the sun many weeks prior to harvesting. Thanks to this, the tea leaves chosen to be of ingredient for Matcha are greener and more nutritious. Every single tea leaf immediately after being harvested ismeticulously had its tendons and fibers removedand then steamed, as well as driedunderaspecialprocedureto produceadry material called Tencha which however still retains theflavorand thebright green color. Tencha up next is crushedby a granitemortarat suitable sterilization room temperatureto turn to Matcha.

In 1911, the grinding method to produce powdered tea was introduced to Japan and made popular by Eisai monks. The green tea powder became lesser-known in China but in Japan, it still keep an important role in various temples and is much respected by many social statuses. This green tea powder has become famous for its name Matcha and turned to be a very Japanese symbolizing ingredient.

To produce this famous powder which symbolizes the country of this rising sun needs go through many sophisticated and complicated phases. Producing Matcha is started by farmers from 20 days prior. At that time, the tea beds are covered with bamboo roofs to prevent sunlight, and help stimulate the concentration of chlorophyll, as well as to add the sweetness and lightness to the young tea leaves. The leaves are then dried when harvested. It is now time the dried tea leaves are called Gyokuro (Ngoc Suong Tea), and also during this period the whole dried tea leaves, temporarily called Tencha, will be re-selected -. Tencha gets rid of the vein, the nipple and the mashed stone into fine green powder, which is Matcha.Tenchameticulously has its tendons and fibers removedand then grinded by a stone mortar to turn to a smooth green powder which is Matcha.

The taste and quality of Matcha is determined by the secret of brewing tea leaves while they are still attached to their branches. The higher quality Matcha will be tenderly light sweet with pleasant aroma and darker green color compared to theMatcha powders processed in the common way.

Particularly for OneLifeMatcha, these ingredients are combined seasonally to produce better quality Matcha powder. Only the spring tea leaves from the best and healthiest tea trees in the cold, high mountains all year round are selected by OneLife. Therefore, when using the MatchaOnelife products, you can actually feel the difference compared to the other common Matcha brands.

According to the latest studies on Matcha, western scientists have found a large amount of polyphenols in tea leaves which has anti-inflammatory effects on blood vessels, lower the blood pressure plus fat or cholesterol levels. In addition, it also boosts the immune system to keep your body in an always healthy state.

In addition, the Catechin in tea leaves serves as a good resistance to intestinal infections; a cup of hot tea can temporarily prevent diarrhea and eliminate harmful parasites.

And nowadays, people have just started to study more on the great uses of Matcha in the beauty field. In addition to the anti-aging and wrinkle-fading effects, Matcha also helps increase the skin durability and longevity. Usually, only Japanese green tea powder type is used in beauty care is pure Match Powder (Organic Matcha). In particular, OneLife Match powder is qualified to be categorized as Organic Matcha with its purity of up to 100%.

Instructions to use:

• For culinary use:

• Mix 1 pack of OneLifeMatcha (1 teaspoon) with 1 can of yogurt either with sugar or sugarfree. Taste better if served cold or with snowed ice to drink.
• Use a Chasen brush/spoon to dissolve 1 pack of Matcha with 20ml of hot water, add more water to the right amount (about 150 – 200 ml), add sugar if you like it sweet. Hot or serve, either way is fine.

• For beauty care:

• Skincare with Matcha: combine OneLifeMatcha powders with the listed ingredients for different uses. Mix 1 pack of OneLifeMatcha (1 teaspoon) with:

• Warm water: help kill bacteria, prevent acnes or bruises and whiten the skin.
• Coconut extracted oil: help moisturize the skin, smoothen and soften the skin if used more often. 
• Apple vinegar: help cleanse off grease,tighten and smoothen the skin.
• Yogurt: help minimize bruises or burns, refresh the skin with time.

Storage:

Keep in dry, cool and dark place (15ºC or lower)