If you have read any of my previous blogs and articles then you probably know how much I adore and even revere Matcha green tea!  Time for a Matcha update   I have found a new tea company that has the best tasting matcha, great prices and is certified organic.  If you have not tried pure Matcha green tea yet then I highly recommend it.  It is the most amazing source of energy and mental clarity!

Last weekend while at a natural health convention I was introduced to the Vice President of AOI Tea Company.  She was very sweet and knowledgeable about matcha and their processing.  I saw beautiful pictures of their organic tea farms in the mountains of Aichi, Japan.  I sampled their varieties of matcha tea, learned about their processing of the tea, and got to know the company (they have been growing Matcha for over 90 years).  The first thing I noticed was the taste of their tea.  I have been drinking Matcha for over 5 years and am accustomed to the slightly bitter taste that it generally has but was surprised at how smooth AOI’s tea was. 

I took home with me samples which my husband and I have been trying all week.  We definitely noticed a difference in energy levels.  Their matcha seems about twice as strong as any of the other varieties we have tried.  One day I added 1 1/2 tsp to hot water and coconut milk, which is the usual amount I add, and was shocked at how great my energy levels were never feeling tired until midnight!  Plus, I had no appetite because Matcha tends to curb your hunger.  Now I know that I only need half the amount when using AOI’s matcha tea

My goal here is to simply provide you with what I feel is a great find and a high quality product – I don’t want to sound like a salesman!  I get excited when I find a new product or company that I love and want to share it with everyone.  At the very least try drinking a couple cups of Matcha tea in the afternoon when you get that sleepy lull and see how you feel.  I am drinking some right now as I type.  To be honest without my afternoon matcha/green superfood drink it would be difficult to research and write while my son takes a nap!!  Having a 2 year old does not leave you with much brain power by his 2pm nap time

Read up on my previous articles about the health benefits of matcha and you can watch the video at my home page called “Green Tea of the Samurai” where I demonstrate how I make my matcha drink.  A quick recap of Matcha’s benefits include mental stimulation, clarity, focus, sustained energy, mood support, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and even aids digestion after eating a heavy meal.

Last tip: I just tried Amazing Grass’s new energy superfood blend coming out soon that has Matcha green tea and Yerba Mate extract added to their original green superfood blend.  It is the only product I have seen on the market with matcha added and is a cost effective way to get your matcha.

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1. The Benefits of Matcha Green Tea
2. My Staple: Green Superfoods
3. High Energy Meal Planning for the Busy Work Week
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5. How to make Raw Young Coconut Milk