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Matcha Green Tea Latte: Why I’m Obsessed & You Should Be Too

By  Tia Johnson

Irecently discovered the green super drink, matcha green tea, and it has changed my world for the best! It all started with an Instagram story by my Instagram consultant @Catecolechic. Cate posted a shoutout Instagram story thanking fellow Philly gal, blogger, and yoga instructor @Kate.van.horn for posting her matcha drink details and that she’s now obsessed. So what is this matcha drink that has an Instagram consultant, yoga instructor, and spiritual lifestyle entrepreneur up in arms?

What Is Matcha?

Originated in China, it made its way to Japan via a monk who visited China and loved it, matcha is plant based and is derived from green tea leaves. Check out the delicate process from tea leaves to powder in this four-minute video here. While it’s mostly used in powder form and mixed with milk, you can also drink matcha via tea leaves or use a tea bag.

Why Drink It?

Matcha is the Superman of green drinks. Benefits wise, it simply blows all other green drink out of the water. Loaded with benefits and none of the jitters afterward, I feel like I’m winning every time I’m drinking my matcha green tea latte. According to matchasource.com, here are some of the benefits when consuming matcha:

Is packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg

Boosts metabolism and burns calories

Detoxifies effectively and naturally

Calms the mind and relaxes the body

Is rich in fiber, chlorophyll, and vitamins

Enhances mood and aids in concentration

Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium

Prevents disease

Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar

My favorite perk about drinking matcha is that it’s detoxifying on a huge level. Matcha helps to majorly get rid of those pesky free radicals in our systems due to it being a high source anti-oxidant. A reason for this is because sometimes the food we eat isn’t as healthy or cleaned as well as it’s being portrayed. On the other hand, we could be eating or drinking too much of something and need to dial it back.

For example, I did one of those sessions where you soak your feet in specially prepared water to ascertain what’s going on internally with you based on the color the water changes. During one session, the color of the water showed that I had mercury in my system. Initially, I didn’t understand why it would show up in that color until I realized that I had been eating a lot of seafood and that could have been the culprit. So a regular detoxification is fine by me! See chart below from matchasource.com explaining how matcha is practically the king of anti-oxidants.

How To Prepare It

I love that it’s super easy to make. No mixing in a blender involved. I haven’t timed myself but I’m willing to say that it takes less than two minutes to make. here’s how I prepare my matcha green tea latte:

8 ounces of organic coconut milk poured directly into my drinking container

2 scoops (I just use my wide mouth spoon) of matcha green tea powder

7 ice cubes in the container and shake after securing the lid.

Three easy steps! Also, I want you to know that you can get the matcha powder by itself. However, I like the taste of the matcha + green tea. Overall, it’s a settle taste and has a settle but delightful smell; unlike one of my other favorite drinks that has a kick to it: apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and raw honey, mixed in hot water.

I purchase the matcha green tea powder from Whole Foods (see below). I make 1-2 lattes almost every day. The powder lasts about a month.

How Consuming Matcha Benefited Me

Where do I begin?! As I mentioned in last week’s post, 5 Wellness Hacks To Improve Your Life, I briefly discussed how drinking matcha keeps me fuller longer and gives me more energy at the gym. It took roughly two weeks of consistently drinking matcha green tea latte before I noticed changes. Because drinking matcha provides a boost of energy, it serves as a great aid in having the endurance for exercising. I’ve been drinking matcha green tea for about a month now and here’s what I noticed about myself since I incorporated it into my life:

I can do more reps and add more moves to my workout

I don’t have a need to eat as many in-between meal snacks

I get that refreshing feeling – like my internal organs are cleaner!

Who Is Matcha Good For?

You may already have a good system working for you and, until you hit a plateau with that, you may not want to add another drink to your regimen. I get it. I go through bouts where I’m all for one drink or food. For a while, I was drinking ACV (with the mother), cinnamon, and raw honey mixed with hot water in the mornings. Then, I was drinking chlorophyll in the mornings via chlorophyll drops in my water. Now, I’m on my matcha kick. There are enough benefits in matcha for everyone to benefit but it isn’t always that simple. Speaking with your doctor and examining your lifestyle are great ways to figure out if matcha truly is right for you.

When To Drink Matcha

Knowing when to drink matcha boils down to how well do you know your body. Sometimes I drink matcha in the morning and again in the evenings. Other times, I drink matcha just in the morning. While it does provide a boost in energy, it doesn’t cause me to stay up ridiculous hours at night if I drink it in the evening. The timing is really up to you.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

You may not be able to drink this on an empty stomach. One day, I was rushing to go to the gym and only ate a couple of slices of pepperoni while drinking my matcha green tea latte. I got stomach pains shortly after. It may not happen to you and it may be a one-time thing with me. Nevertheless, keep in mind that you just may need to eat something substantial while drinking the latte. Similar to drinking orange juice, because it’s so acidy, you need to have food in your belly before drinking it.

You may want to consult your doctor first. Because matcha is a powerhouse for energy, it may be too much on your heart when combined with working out. Maybe you can only handle one drink of matcha a day and a small amount of that. It’s best to consult your doctor before diving into trying something new, especially if you have a medical condition.

You may have to take care of business in the restroom. Matcha is a detoxifier aka you’ll have to do a #2 in the restroom in T minus 20 minutes. Keep that in mind if you’re about to run errands, etc. Will this always be the case? No, but keep that in mind!

Drink in moderation. There’s never a reason to go overboard with drinking anything. Practice moderation. You’re only be harming yourself if you think of drinking tons of matcha to help you lose weight.

Do you have a matcha recipe of your own? Do you drink your matcha hot or cold? Do you even like matcha? Will you give it a try?

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Has SoHo Become One Big Wellness Pop-Up?

Within a half-mile radius in downtown Manhattan, there are five matcha stores: MatchaBar, Matchaful, Cha Cha Matcha, the other Cha Cha Matcha and Matcha n’ More, which are each less than five minutes apart on foot.

Matcha, a kind of powdered green tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies, has become a popular drink in the wellness scene for its grassy green color and antioxidants. High-end cafes in SoHo like Matchaful blend it with nut milks or spices and sell it for $7, more than the cost of a latte.

At the same time, places that once catered to health-minded New Yorkers before wellness became a buzzword — spots like Souen, Integral Yoga Natural Foods and Angelica Kitchen — are closing. All three opened in the 1970s, when SoHo was home to an artistic and creative community.

In the 1960s and ’70s, the neighborhood was a magnet for artists. Then came fancy shops and French restaurants. Most young artists haven’t been able to afford to live or maintain studios there for the last couple of decades.

Instead there is By Chloe, a vegan fast food restaurant, which sells a quinoa taco salad for $12.45; Brodo, which sells cups of bone broth for $10; the Good Market, which sells pineapple raspberry kombucha organic slushies for $4.50; Welleco and the Nue Co, both supplement stores; the Hemp Garden, where CBD sheet masks sell for $29.99; the Detox Market, where the Vintner’s Daughter Active Treatment Essence face oil is $225; Lululemon and Nike; boutique fitness establishments like Y-7, New York Pilates (three locations), SLT and SoulCycle, where classes are upward of $30.

In early April, Kind, the snack food company, organized a two-day pop-up highlighting its “Sweeteners Uncovered” campaign, which shows hidden sugars in popular snack foods.

This took the form of a high-tech bodega at 579 Broadway, a space that once housed an Aldo shoe store and whose rent for the space Kind declined to share. At the pop-up, the sugar content from Kind’s competitors could be revealed by scanning a QR code.

Some of the few dozen people there bypassed the nutritional information to stuff free plastic fanny packs with free Kind Bars.

The company hosted a pop-up in Times Square two years ago, but Jenna Keplesky, who works in Kind’s communications department, lobbied to move this one to SoHo. “I was encouraging locations that were more cost effective, but Jenna wanted the right brand message,” said Daniel Lubetzky, the chief executive of Kind. “I do think there’s a sense that SoHo is more representative and ahead of the curve in health and wellness in New York City.”

The neighborhood is also known to have a steady stream of foot traffic from New Yorkers and tourists alike, Ms. Keplesky said.

In many cases, fanciful and high-concept pop-ups have followed wellness retailers to SoHo and its surrounding streets.

Blume, which sells self-care and menstrual products marketed to young women and teenagers, had a pop-up at 224 Mulberry Street in NoLIta in February that included a slumber party and panel discussion. The founders, Taran and Bunny Ghatrora, wrote in an email that they chose the location because it is one of their favorite neighborhoods and that a large portion of their New York community is based there.

The condom company Sustain Natural hosted the Get on Top Pop-Up in April 2018 at 208 Bowery, with neon vulva art installations and tampon-filled bathtubs leading into a back event space called the womb.

Meika Hollender, its chief executive, said that foot traffic and a neighborhood affinity for wellness made her choose the Bowery: “There are so many like-minded wellness studios and brands showcasing their products in this area that it felt like a natural opportunity to reach consumers in a fun and accessible way. I mean, who wouldn’t be curious walking past a vagina-themed pop-up.”

Buffy, which makes comforters out of recycled plastic bottles and eucalyptus plants, had a “physical touch-point” called Soft-Space at 150 Wooster Street (where, last year, a penthouse sold for $32.6 million) during the 2018 holiday season. According to a news release for the company, inspiration came from Buckminster Fuller and the hippie modernist movement of the 1960s and ’70s.

Clean Market, a store on 54th Street and Second Avenue that sells natural beauty products and services like vitamin IV drips, has a pop-up in NoLIta at Project by Equinox on Mulberry Street. “We want the downtown crowd to get to know us,” said the founder Lily Kunin one afternoon as she sent an associate on an errand a few blocks north to the Farmer’s Dog pop-up at Showfields at 11 Bond Street.

Currently Showfields has pop-ups decorated with potted plants and pink velveteen chairs from the Australian skin care brand Frank Body and Quip, a dental company that frequently advertises on podcasts. The cafe, called Coffee ’n Clothes, sells miniature cupcakes and lattes emblazoned with the logos of fashion brands. (Showfields, which calls itself “the Most Interesting Store in the World,” occupies a 1913 NoHo building that, before its purchase in 2015 by FRF Realty for $26 million, housed a 43-bed women’s shelter.)

Despite the fact that the store was virtually empty on a recent Monday afternoon, some tenants, who pay a flat fee for space, are pleased with early results.

“What we’ve managed to do in sales in three weeks was greater in total than one of our retail partners who has 13 or 14 doors nationwide,” said Jasmina Aganovic, the founder of Mother Dirt, a skin care line in Boston that has a second-floor space at Showfields. “It’s a sexy location in New York City, and we have a large concentration of customers in New York and Brooklyn in particular.”

Large companies have used wellness businesses as destinations for their own events. OtterBox introduced its Otter & Pop phone cases to press at Chillhouse, a cafe, nail salon and massage studio on the neighboring Lower East Side.

Landlords are enthusiastic about wellness-related tenants, according to Paul Wexler, the head of Wexler Healthcare Properties at the Corcoran Group. “Landlords are generally encouraged by it,” he said. “It’s a way to fill retail spaces, and an amenity to their buildings. There are spaces we’re marketing with that in mind.”

Some smaller wellness businesses are looking to spread brand awareness if they could only find the right space. Justine Monsul, the founder of Monfefo, a beverage company that makes organic pressed ginger and turmeric shots, has been looking for a pop-up storefront.

“Trying to find a place in New York is like winning the lottery,” she said on the phone during a trip to Israel. “I want to share my story and have more of a relationship to my customers. You don’t just want a store, you want an experience. You want some palo santo burning.”

Colette Dong, the co-founder and C.E.O. of the Ness, opened a pop-up trampoline workout studio in nearby TriBeCa in a location that was a Bikram yoga studio. The pop-up lease was “a way to get our feet wet without getting locked into a five- or 10-year lease term and test the demand for it,” Ms. Dong said.

“Will we even have studios in five years?” Ms. Dong said. “Will there be studios to do our online streaming workouts? Will we be working out with robots?”

Maybe best not to commit to anything too long-term.

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Fit Tea review: can this detox brew help you lose inches?

  Fit Tea is a detox tea that help boost your metabolism, burn fat and increase energy.

Fit Tea is designed to be consumed daily over 14 or 28 days. It provides a complete body cleanse whilst stimulating weight loss and helping you feel energised and healthy.

Our review examines Fit Tea in more detail to decide whether or not Fit Tea is a good choice for those who want to intensify weight loss.

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Benefits

Fit Tea is a weight loss and detox plan centered around daily consumption of a raw blend of garcinia cambogia, green and oolong tea, plus other weight loss and health boosting extracts.

It is available as a two or four week plan and designed to help you kickstart and accelerate weight loss while cleansing the body and providing a boost of energy.

Fit Tea promises its users the following benefits:

Lose Weight

If you are looking for help losing weight, Fit Tea could be what you are looking for.

A healthy diet, counting calories and getting adequate exercise is the best way to attack  weight loss. Yet Fit Tea includes ingredients that can help you build up your offence.

Their tea includes ingredients which boosts metabolism, thus helping you to burn more calories than you ordinarily would.

The more calories you burn at rest, the further into a calorie deficit you can go without extra effort and the more weight you can lose. (1)

Fit Tea also supports digestion and suppresses appetite, helping you to go longer without feeling hungry. Healthy digestion is another crucial diet factor, it ensures you can absorb nutrients correctly. (2)

Lastly, Fit Tea contains natural ingredients clinically proven to encourage the body to use fat stores for energy. This ramps up your fat burning potential and helps you drop those inches faster.

Boost Energy

If you are working out hard whilst changing your diet and cutting calories, you may feel the impact on your energy levels.

Fit Tea helps you to feel energised throughout the day, no matter how busy you are.

It uses ingredients that contain high levels of caffeine to boost your energy and keep you on the road to your goals. (3)

Improve Health

Taking care of your health should be a priority for all of us and Fit Tea is packed with antioxidants and natural compounds.

These are handy for the fight against cellular damage, encouraging the removal of liver toxins, reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease plus high cholesterol.

Therefore when using Fit Tea you can rest easy knowing you are taking care of your body whilst still losing weight.

Ingredients

Fit Tea contains a blend of the following ingredients:

Green Tea

Fit Tea includes two different varieties of green tea: ‘sencha’ and ‘matcha’.

Sencha is the most popular form of green tea in Japan. This type of tea is farmed where it is always exposed to direct sunlight and has a slightly sweet flavor when brewed.

Matcha is a finely ground powdered form of green tea which is very concentrated. It has recently become popular as a health supplement, but has also been used in tea ceremonies across Japan for thousands of years.

Green tea has a long list of health properties simply because of its antioxidant content.

It contains plant compounds called catechins which have a number of positive effects on human health. (4)

One study found that drinking 5 cups of green tea on a daily basis reduced the risk of heart disease. (5)

Green tea also contains caffeine. When combined with catechins it has been proven to increase the metabolic rate and promote the use of fat stores for energy. (6,7)

Furthermore, green tea also has the ability to protect cells from damage and help the liver to rid itself of toxins. (8,9)

Rooibos

Rooibos tea comes from South Africa and when brewed has a distinctive, smoky taste. It is believed to be almost as healthy as green tea, only less famous.

Rooibos also contains a wealth of antioxidants which help to protect the body cells from damage. (10)

There is one antioxidant only found in rooibos tea: ‘aspalathin’. (11)

Aspalathin helps to keep the heart healthy by defending against inflammation of the blood vessels. It also protects diabetes sufferers from a heart condition called ‘diabetic cardiomyopathy’. This is where the heart doesn’t get enough blood. (12)

Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia cambogia is now a very well known ingredient in weight loss products.

The powdered rind of this fruit is what’s used in supplements because it contains a chemical called ‘hydroxycitric acid’ or ‘HCA”.

HCA has been proven to help diminish body fat, especially what is stored around the stomach area. (13)

As well as burning fat, HCA has appetite suppression properties whilst also improving the mood by boosting serotonin levels. (14,15,16)

Oolong

Oolong tea comes from the same plant as traditional black tea and that of green tea, the ‘camellia sinensis’ plant.

The only difference between oolong and other teas is how it is processed.

Oolong tea is only partially fermented. However, black tea follows complete fermentation yet the green variety avoids this process altogether. (17)

This tea is great for our health. It can positively affect those with chronic disorders such as heart disease and high cholesterol. (18,19)

Oolong tea can also help you to lose weight. There is evidence it stimulates the action of particular enzymes which metabolize fat. (20,21)

Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a popular fruit which has been a traditional treatment for stomach ailments and various infections. (22)

Scientific studies have shown pomegranate is beneficial for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and inflammation. (23)

Stevia

Stevia is a sweet tasting plant that has become a modern alternative to sugar.

It originates from southern America, where native tribes have used it to sweeten medicine and teas for hundreds of years.

Stevia is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and has almost no calorie content, making it great for those who need some sweetness but are watching their weight. (24)

Guarana

Guarana is a plant native to the Amazon rainforest.

The berries have incredible energy boosting and fat burning properties. It is often used in energy drinks to give an energy kick.

Guarana can help you to lose weight by inducing the body to burn fat, whilst also supporting energy and suppressing hunger. (25,26,27)

Ginger

Ginger has been used throughout the ages to treat nausea, colds and stomach complaints.

It has a calming and settling effect upon the stomach, supporting healthy digestion.

Recent research has also found promising results regarding the ability of ginger to control blood sugar, which may help control food cravings. (28)

Furthermore, ginger may be beneficial in reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. (29)

Side Effects

Fit Tea contains all natural ingredients, but that doesn’t mean you will not experience any side effects.

The most likely side effects are those related to the high quantities of caffeine in Fit Tea. Those who are particularly sensitive to the natural stimulant may not get on too well with this product.

Side effects of high caffeine consumption are: headaches, anxiety, stomach upsets, nausea, insomnia, high or irregular heart rate, shakes and jitters.

Other possible side effects from using Fit Tea are: diarrhea, bloating, gas, constipation, vomiting and indigestion.

Most of these side effects will be as a result the change in diet. Once you acclimatise to the ingredients in Fit Tea these should subside.

If you continue to feel unwell you should discontinue the plan until you speak to a medical professional.

Recommended Dosage

Fit Tea dosage is simple. You have one cup of Fit Tea every day, preferably in the morning for the duration of your plan.

Fit Tea recommends you drink lots of water, eat healthily and exercise while following the program for optimal results.

FAQ

What is Fit Tea?

Fit Tea is a weight loss and detox plan which helps you to burn fat, lose weight, feel energised and improve health.

How does Fit Tea work?

Fit Tea uses a blend of all natural ingredients that work to boost metabolism, suppress the appetite and cleanse the body.

Who should use Fit Tea?

Fit Tea can be used by anyone who wants to kick start their weight loss or cleanse their internal system.

How much does Fit Tea cost?

A 14 day supply of Fit Tea is priced at $24.99. The 28 day supply is priced at $44.99.

Is Fit Tea a fad?

The ingredients are individually proven to have beneficial effects upon weight loss, energy levels and overall health. However, you could probably have the same effect by eating healthy, exercising and drinking lots of water.

Is Fit Tea safe?

Fit Tea should be safe for use by healthy individuals who are not overly sensitive to caffeine.

Where to buy Fit Tea?

Fit Tea can be purchased from the official website, Amazon and Walmart.

Does Fit Tea really work?

The ingredients in Fit Tea have clinical backing, so there is no reason to assume they  would not provide results.

Are there any Fit Tea alternatives?

There are other tea based weight loss and detox programs on the market. One notable alternative is ‘Skinny Teatox’ and ‘Bootea’.

Summary

Fit Tea is a weight loss and detox plan designed to help users burn fat and lose weight fast.

It uses an all natural blend of carefully selected ingredients to boost the metabolism and provide lasting energy whilst cleansing the body.

However, Fit Tea is not a magic weight loss tea though. It is intended to be used alongside a healthy diet and exercise program to help you accelerate your results.

We do think that Fit Tea is quite expensive when you consider it is only meant to be used as an addition to an already well planned weight loss program.

However, even with this in mind, Fit Tea could be helpful for those who need some extra support when changing to a healthier lifestyle.

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Best Green Tea Buying Guide

Green tea – the one beverage that everyone is supposed to drink, but not many actually do. If you are a coffee enthusiast, for instance, a cup of green tea might sound too “weak” for you – but green tea actually has a couple ingredients that make this drink superior to coffee.

Green tea is a stimulant, and is, in a way, coffee’s “little sister.” It can give you the energy – but without the appearance of the jitters. Plus, there are actually some people out there who cannot handle coffee’s acidity. That’s why green tea is a suitable choice for them.

Green tea comes with various aromas and varieties – but everything depends on the way it is prepared. Needless to say, a cup of green tea is generally enough to get you started on your day with a healthy dose of energy.

Top Green Teas

Name Type Quantity Shrinksta Skinny Green Tea Organic 20 sachets Yoki Pure Green Tea Antioxidant 20 sachets Numi Organic Gunpowder Green Tea Gunpowder 18 sachets Lipton Green Tea Superfruit Multi-fruit 20 sachets Harney and Sons Citron Green Tea Citron Green 20 sachets Yuves Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea Powder Matcha 2.4 oz Twinings of London Jasmine Green Tea Jasmine Green 20 sachets Uncle Lee Organic Green Tea Organic 100 sachets Tazo Green Tips Tea Green Tips 20 sachets MatchaDNA Organic Green Tea Matcha 12.8 oz

Green tea can be found in various shapes and forms, but the result is generally all the same: a cup can give you an energy boost almost equal to a cup of coffee. It can help you burn more calories, it can help you be more focused, and it fights against cancer.

Here are some popular choices that are highly appreciated by green tea maniacs. The Shrinksta Skinny Green Tea seems to be the most popular choice, but the other ones are not too bad either. Each of them has a formula that benefits your health as well as your taste buds.

Shrinksta Skinny Green Tea

This green tea is a slight combo between coffee and green tea. It dissolves and looks like coffee, but it has all the benefits brought by green tea. It’s a healthy, organic alternative to coffee that will allow you to start your day with a proper caffeine kick, without worrying about the jitters.

Shrinksta green tea is a great solution for multiple purposes: it can help you lose weight, it gives you energy, and it provides you the amino-acids and antioxidants that you need. It’s medicine in a sachet, and it only takes a few moments to make.

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Pros:

It’s rich in antioxidants

It contains only natural ingredients

It gives you an energy and immunity boost

It has high slimming properties

Cons:

Too much can lead to loose stool

The high caffeine concentration can be dangerous for some people

  Formula

This green tea has been packed with many herbal extracts, sans the additives and other harsh chemicals. If you are one for organic products, then this product is definitely up your alley.

The coffee is Vegan, Halal, and Kosher, and it has four active ingredients that will improve both your body and mind. First, you have an extract of green coffee beans, to curb your appetite and boost your slimdown process. Add some Garcinia Cambogia in the mix as well, and you have the perfect slimdown recipe.

The Acai berry is another active ingredient that will boost your energy levels and improve your circulation. Thanks to this, you’ll feel less tired – and combined with the last ingredient, Ganoderma, you’ll have more stamina throughout the rest of the day.

Aside from being a stamina booster, the Ganoderma is also a good appetite suppressant. It will fool your stomach into thinking it’s no longer hungry, which means you will eat less – and therefore lose weight.

The Bottom Line

This drink doubles as both coffee and tea, and it is perfect for anyone looking for a metabolism boost. Containing 20 packs, this can last up to three weeks, depending on how often you drink your coffee.

Plus, it’s all natural and packed with antioxidants. It’s health in a sachet and it’s perfect if you are looking for an energy boost brewed within a cup.

Yogi Pure Green Tea

If you are on the lookout for something to replace your usual afternoon coffee cup, then the Yogi Pure Green Tea might prove to be a good solution for you. Containing no additive or extra flavors, this one brings the classic taste of tea into a simple cup.

Prepared in a delicate manner, this pack is a healthy alternative that will help you regain your vitality and improve your stamina. Plus, consumed in healthy dosages, this one will help you burn fat and lose weight much faster.

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Pros:

It has organic ingredients

Strong, delightful aroma

It curbs the appetite

Powerful antioxidant

Cons:

Some people say that the caffeine boost is fairly strong

  Formula

The formula of this green tea is based mostly on antioxidants. When they are released into the cup, this tea helps your body fight against free radicals caused by stress, pollution, aging, and so on. Plus, considering that this pack is infused with amla and grapeseed extracts, the antioxidant effect is even stronger.

This tea also includes slight hints of citrus and lemongrass – along with a touch of jasmine and licorice for extra scent. All ingredients are organic, which means that aside from being a super-antioxidant, this is also a 100% organic product.

All these ingredients combined will help you fight high cholesterol levels, suppress your appetite, and will give you vitality for the rest of the day. And all this without infusing the teas with chemicals that will cause you harm in the long run.

The Bottom Line

There are several green teas around, but the Yogi is definitely one that has the most powerful antioxidant effects. If you want to hang on to your youth and maybe drop a few pounds in the long run, you should definitely give this tea a chance.

Numi Organic Gunpowder Green Tea

Gunpowder green tea is generally the best solution if you want a compact tea that blooms into big, flavored leaves. Once it comes in contact with hot water, it releases all the nutrients into the water – the antioxidants that give you the much-desired energy.

This product is certified and free of chemicals – and it can be called organic in every way possible. It is also free of additional fragrances, and the green tea has the exact taste and aroma you would expect from a cup of traditional Japanese tea.

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Pros:

It contains organic ingredients

It is easily prepared

It has a strong aroma

High caffeine content if prepared properly

Cons:

It may take more time to infuse compared to other instant teas

  Formula

The focus of this tea is highly on its antioxidant concentration. This way, the product is great for those wanting to lower their cholesterol levels and drop a few pounds in the meantime. Packing mainly bioflavonoids, this one is a healthy alternative to coffee, being moderately caffeinated and offering you an energy boost.

Plus, considering that it packs L-theanine and half the amount of caffeine from the usual coffee cup, this one can make you more alert without making you feel jittery.

It is gluten-free and packs only Fair Trade Certified organic green tea pearls. So, this tea is non-addictive and can help you keep various conditions at bay.

The Bottom Line

Overall, this tea is a well of youth filled with antioxidants that will help you fight against free radicals. It contains no artificial flavors, sugars, or additives that will change its taste – so if you prefer sweeter tones in your drink, you may want to mix it with some honey. This way, its efficiency will not be compromised.

Lipton Green Tea Superfruit

We all like the benefits of green tea – but sometimes, we may like a few extra flavors to go along with it. Green tea in itself is relatively bitter – and unless it’s combined with sweeter teas or honey, it may not be too flavorful.

This green tea combines a variety of fruits to make it sweeter without the addition of sugar and other sweeteners. It is also the perfect drink to have around, no matter if you prefer cold or hot drinks.

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Pros:

A multitude of flavors

It can be served both hot and cold

It has a smooth taste

It contains organic ingredients

Cons:

It may be too sweet for some people

It is fairly expensive

The fruity taste is not that strong

  Formula

The leaves from this Lipton tea are grown in a variety of countries, but they all originate from India, Kenya, and Tanzania. The blend is based on green tea leaves that have been slightly processed, mixing jasmine, passion fruit and orange for an extra hint of fragrance.

The orange tones help tame the bittersweet taste of the green tea, while the 80g of flavonoids help suppress your appetite – therefore allowing you to lose weight much faster.

This tea also includes a variety of antioxidants that can help maintain the natural functions of your body. It will help you fight against the free radicals, and it will slow down the aging process. It’s made to be a medicine for longevity while also incorporating subtle notes for the taste.

The green tea formula was also made to be easily infused. Packing finely-chopped leaves, the caffeine content is at its finest – but not high enough to make you feel jittery. It’s organic, and it will make you feel alert for a longer time.

The Bottom Line

If you are looking for something tasty that has the same beneficial effects of pure green tea, then Lipton might be a fairly good choice for you. It’s 100% organic, it’s super-tasty, and you won’t even have to sweeten it even if you have a bit of a sweet tooth.

Harney and Sons Citron Green Tea

If you are looking for something with a relatively sweet flavor, then this green tea may be the perfect thing for you. Owned by a family who decided to turn pleasure into business, this company has been coming up with new tea varieties for more than 30 years.

This tea box, in particular, is one of the most flavored teas you can come across from this brand – and it’s also said to be one of the best on the market, for which reason it also made the top here. It appeals to tea enthusiasts with its perfect aromas along with the superior taste.

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Pros:

Pleasant citrus aroma

It is packed with antioxidants

It is fully organic

It includes subtle notes of apple and chamomile

Cons:

The box may not be able to retain the freshness

The sachet is not biodegradable

  Formula

This lightly flavored green tea is the perfect thing if you are looking to enjoy some fine green tea. Considering that it has also been infused with citrus flavor, you will also get a sweetness that will counter the bitterness of green tea.

Mixing green tea, marigold petals, and orange oils, this fully organic tea is the perfect choice for those looking for a tasty alternative to coffee.

The leaves of this tea have only been slightly oxidized. This way, the antioxidants are not lost, and your mind and body will be able to fully relax. Your metabolism will also be increased, and the improved circulation will allow you to burn fat much faster.

No matter if you add honey to the cup or not, this green tea can help give your body a tasty kickstart. It can soothe your tired mind so that you can continue with your daily chores easily, with an energy boost that will likely last you a couple of good hours.

The Bottom Line

This green tea by Harney and Sons comes with a variety of health benefits, along with a taste that will make you look forward to tea time. If you are not that much of a coffee taste fan but like the effect, then changing to this will definitely seem worth it for you. Energy does not have to feel bitter.

Yuves Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea Powder

If you’ve ever watched a classic Japanese movie, then you are probably already familiar with Matcha green tea. Japan takes its tea seriously, to the point where everything has to be brewed perfectly – and a cup of matcha tea beats even the best cup of coffee.

Generally speaking, matcha tea has a higher concentration of caffeine compared to regular green tea. For this reason, it’s the preferred option for addicts enthusiasts who want to live healthily but can’t bring themselves to give up coffee.

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Pros:

It has a strong matcha taste

High caffeine concentration

It features an organic composition

It’s not that bitter

The color is fresh and vibrant

Cons:

It is fairly expensive considering the amount

It may still need some sweetening for some people

  Formula

This company uses high-quality green tea to make matcha powder. Sporting a vivid green color and a grassy aroma, this tea is as natural as it can be.

While it may not have an organic certification, the company claims touse fully organic products. The only reason why they have not applied for the certification is to be supportive of farms that cannot afford this certification but still want to bring high-quality products to the market.

The leaves are picked in the Nishio region around May. They are de-stemmed, de-veined, air-dried, and stone-grounded by skilled farmers, being processed without the use of chemicals.

This way, the qualities are kept within – which is why this tea is also said to have more antioxidants. To be more precise, the company claims that this powder has 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea. This is why it is considered a good, natural method to fight internally against free radicals.

This tea is ceremonial-grade, which means that its quality is higher than regular culinary matcha tea. The intention was to create a tea with a strong aroma that will not lose its vibrancy even after the seal was taken off.

The Bottom Line

This high-grade tea is a good option if you want to call the quits on coffee – but still want to get the same caffeine kick. Plus, it’s natural, and you won’t be finding yourself with the jitters like you normally would with coffee.

Twinings of London Jasmine Green Tea

This world-renowned brand has been providing green tea for us for many years. It is probably one of the most important manufacturers and importers from the UK, and the tea provides a variety of health benefits along with a subtle yet wonderful jasmine flavor.

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Pros:

It uses only natural ingredients

It contains many anti-aging antioxidants

The jasmine negates the bitterness of the green tea

Cons:

The taste is weak if you don’t allow a longer steeping time

  Formula

To create this formula, Twinings mixed high-quality green tea with white jasmine flower, creating a bittersweet taste that can be enjoyed without the aid of sweeteners.

The jasmine flowers are picked as they are young, being layered together with the tea before they even open. As the night falls, the jasmine petals open up, and the fragrance steeps right into the green tea, creating an elegant and refreshing taste.

This green tea provides a great number of antioxidants along with a good amount of caffeine. Not only will it improve your overall health, but it will also give you the energy to last through the day.

The Bottom Line

Those looking to live a healthy life should definitely try green tea – and by adding jasmine into the mix, the bitter aroma turns into something bittersweet that every tea lover will enjoy.

Uncle Lee Organic Green Tea

If you are looking for a strong green tea, then the unique taste of Uncle Lee’s Tea will definitely make you enjoy your afternoons. Considering that it’s a family business that reached its third generation, this uncle certainly knows what he’s doing.

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Pros:

Whole tea leaves that allow the tea to retain its aroma

Great value for the money

The tea is grown and processed organically

Cons:

Since the tea bags aren’t sealed, they can lose their freshness rather quickly

  Formula

The typical green tea bag would have leaves that have been finely chopped; however, Uncle Lee uses extra large bags where they place whole green tea leaves. This way, the natural flavor is not lost as it has been deposited, and the tea will offer you all the benefits that you need.

The package comes in an extra-large size, with 100 bags that contain around 20-30 mg of caffeine. Everything is organic, including the bags, and the drink can be considered “green” in every way possible.

The Bottom Line

This product not only brings benefits galore by packing the whole leaf, but it also offers great value for the money. You will be able to drink it for a longer time, but you’ll also be able to enjoy health benefits that would have otherwise been lost during the processing.

Tazo Green Tips Tea

If you are looking to enjoy a fresh cup of tea that has been grown in the mountains of Zhejiang, China, then this Tazo green tea is definitely something to look up to. Organic and tasty, this fresh tea will make you feel energetic, regardless of the challenges.

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Pros:

It is 100% organic, with no flavors or additives

It offers great value for the money

It features a high antioxidant concentration

Cons

It has no sweeteners, so it can be bitter

  Formula

Unlike other teas that pack flowers or fruits for extra taste, this one only uses organically-grown green tea. The taste is pure, and the fact that it only uses green tea makes it very rich in antioxidants.

This tea features a distinctive vegetative taste mostly because it’s made from full green leaves that have been rolled into tips. This way, the aroma is maintained even if the tea stays in storage for a longer time.

Once they come into contact with hot water, the leaves will unfurl – needing only a few minutes until they finish steeping. The final tea is packed with cancer-fighting and anti-aging antioxidants.

The Bottom Line

This organically grown product is perfect if you are looking for something of a high quality – something that is also chemical free. A regular diet with this tea will improve your blood circulation, give you energy, and speed up your metabolism so that you can always feel your best.

MatchaDNA Organic Green Tea

If you’re looking for high-quality green tea, then you might want to give MatchaDNA a try. This company has been active since the 18th century, specializing in matcha used for tea ceremonies.

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Pros:

It uses only organic ingredients

It has no additives or flavors

It features a high caffeine content

It has great antioxidant powers

It offers great value for the money

Cons:

The taste is not that strong

  Formula

This tea uses nothing aside from green tea that has been turned into matcha powder. Considering that its formula is so pure, it packs all the nutrients, vitamins, and amino acids that you need to keep your body energetic.

The formula was made without any sugars and additives – but at the same time, it was made to be less bitter. This way, you can add the product into protein shakes or smoothies to increase their health benefits.

This powder is very potent, which means that the caffeine, L-theanine, and catechins levels are at the top. Not only will you gain vitality, but you will also look younger and stay healthy.

The Bottom Line

MatchaDNA is, in every way possible, classic matcha. You can use it to make shakes, cakes, teas – anything.

No matter if it’s sweetened or not, you’ll be able to reap the benefits by only consuming a few tablespoons per day – obviously, prepared within a recipe.

What Are the Components of Green Tea?

If you’re going to make green tea your energy go-to, you should at least know what you are drinking exactly.

Green tea is made from a plant called Camellia Sinensis – a plant that originated from Asia but is now present on most continents around the world. This plant thrives in subtropical climates, in deep soil and high altitude.

Green tea is actually the one that started off the “tea” line. Herbal teas, for instance, don’t originate from the Camellia Sinensis plant – and are therefore referred to as “tisanes.” But if it’s Camellia Sinensis, it’s definitely tea.

These are the main components when it comes to tea:

Essential oils: These are the actual agents that are responsible for giving your cup of tea its aroma and flavor.

Polyphenols: These are responsible for various health benefits, as well as the sensation of astringency in your mouth.

Caffeine: Offers an energy boost and is an active ingredient that occurs naturally in coffee, tea, chocolate, and yerba mate.

Teas are found in various forms: white, green, black, matcha, oolong, and pu-erh. Each of them has a different level of oxidation – but almost the same base.

Why Would You Drink Green Tea?

There are many health benefits that have been associated with green tea. In Japan, it is said that drinking this beverage on a regular basis may even prolong your life while also improving its quality. Here are just a few benefits, so to mention:

Cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention

Lowering cholesterol levels

Weight loss aid

Better breath

Strengthening the immune system

Anti-aging properties

Generally, all of these health benefits have their source in the flavonoids (which are actually polyphenols). These flavonoids have a very high antioxidant effect – meaning that they are very effective when it comes to cancer prevention.

Green tea also includes an amino acid called L-theanine, which stimulates the brain weaves and sends you into a “relaxed alertness” state. For example, while regular coffee acts as a stimulant, the lack of this substance may cause headaches after you’ve had too many cups of coffee.

It is also one of the reasons why you don’t feel jittery after drinking one cup of green tea.

What Should You Look for When Buying Green Tea?

The legend says that the first time humanity discovered green tea, a leaf accidentally fell into a scholar’s pot of boiling water. At that point, you can’t say that they were actually looking for something; it was just a fortunate accident.

At some point, however, people started harvesting this tea – and made it something you could not spend your afternoons without. Because of this, people realized there are also certain features that make some green teas of a higher quality than others – for example, the way in which they are processed.

Green teas can taste differently and feel differently depending on the way that they are processed. For example, high-quality green tea leaves will not be processed for more than two hours after they have been harvested. This way, the fermentation process will not start, leaving green tea its antioxidant effects.

Furthermore, the best time for processing green tea is in April and May. Harvesting it at a different time may still offer it a great taste, but the highest quality taste and aroma will be achieved during those months.

When Should You Drink Green Tea?

Ideally, you may want to consume green tea between meals – and not immediately before or after a meal. The reason is that green tea has tannins as a component – which is an active agent with the ability to absorb folic acid and iron.

This is why, if you consume it with a meal, you will not be able to reap all the nutrients from it. It is best that you consume it two hours after breakfast or two hours after lunch – or both. It will keep you alert enough so that you can get on with your day.

However, you might want to avoid drinking it too close to bedtime. Ideally, 8-10 hours before going to sleep should be the last time you drink something with caffeine in it.

Failing to do that will not necessarily mean that you’ll have difficulties falling asleep. You’ll just be waking up too often during the night, literally feeling as if you did not sleep a wink.

The Caffeine Content of Green Tea

Most people that buy green tea seem to think that the caffeine content is the same for everyone; however, this will also depend on two factors: the way in which the tea was processed, and the way in which you brew the tea.

Generally speaking, a cup of tea will contain much less caffeine than a cup of coffee. A cup of coffee has twice the amount of caffeine, without the amount of L-theanine – which is why you end up being hyper-energetic while still feeling like your body is about to fall asleep.

Thanks to the L-theanine, the caffeine level can relax you – but at the same time, it can also make you feel alert. However, there are a few factors to keep in mind if you want a smaller or a higher amount of caffeine in your system:

Steeping time (the more you leave it, the more caffeine comes out)

Water temperature (hotter water encourages the caffeine release)

Leaf quantity (the more leaves you use, the more caffeine you will get)

Leaf age (a younger leave will contain more caffeine)

Leaf size (a smaller or chopped leaf will release a higher amount of caffeine)

Depending on how you brew it, a cup of black tea may have the same amount of caffeine as a cup of green tea. There are several types of green tea that have higher concentrations of caffeine (for example, matcha or gyokuro), but it will all depend on the way you prepare it.

Types of Green Tea

There are several types of green tea to go for, most of them depending on the brand that you prefer. For instance, if you prefer organic stuff, then Organic Herbal Extract teas may be more up your alley.

Jasmine Green is also a popular choice, and this can be found in several subcategories, such as orange, passion fruit, jasmine or jasmine green.

Similarly, you can choose teas that have special flavors – or no flavors at all. Some green teas are also decaffeinated – for those who cannot tolerate caffeine. All of these have the common “green tea” taste base, which can change depending on flavonoids and brewing method.

Green tea can also be bought in several forms – packed, bottled, gunpowder, hot, or iced. Regardless of your choice, all will have a unique taste and will offer many health benefits.

What Are the Side Effects of Green Tea?

Consumed in safe amounts, at appropriate times and in good health, green tea should not cause you any side effects. It may be slightly unsafe for you only if you have certain underlying conditions.

Here are several side effects that have been reported after excessive amounts of green tea – or other similar circumstances:

Anemia, or “tired blood” – Drinking excessive amounts of caffeine may lower your iron absorption, making your anemia worse.

Anxiety disorders – Caffeine is known to promote anxiety, which means that excessive amounts of green tea may only make your anxiety worse.

Heart conditions – Caffeine is a stimulant, so drinking too much green tea might send your heart into overdrive and make your heartbeat irregular.

Bleeding disorders – Once more, caffeine messes with the iron levels in your system – which is crucial for blood circulation. This might increase the risk of bleeding, along with a higher time until a wound cauterizes itself – mainly because the blood won’t be able to clot.

Diabetes – Taken in small amounts, green tea has the ability to lower the chances of getting diabetes. However, if you already have this disease, it might affect your blood sugar. Consume green tea with caution if you already have diabetes.

Irritable bowel syndrome – Caffeine, particularly if you take it in large amounts, can increase the amounts of stool – sometimes way too fast for the body to handle. This can bring symptoms of diarrhea or IBS.

Weak bones: Caffeine can lead to more calcium being eliminated through urine – therefore preventing it from getting absorbed properly. You may either want to limit your green tea intake to maximum three cups per day or take calcium supplements to make up for the loss.

Sleeping problems – This generally occurs if you go past 2-3 cups per day or if you drink the last cup too late in the evening. The cup in itself won’t prevent you from falling asleep; it will just wake you up every few hours, disrupting your sleep cycle.

Basically, if you have heart conditions – or any other condition that may be affected by caffeine, for the matter – you may want to reconsider drinking coffee. If you can’t quit, you should at least limit your consumption.

Concluding Remarks

Green tea is a great alternative when coffee is not really your “cup of tea” (pun intended). Some people say that green tea is just a weaker version of coffee – but tea is actually medicine. As long as it is taken properly, it can have great benefits for your body.

Coffee has various active agents that will make you more alert, mentally active – but relaxed and without feeling the jitters. Still, like with any kind of “medicine,” an overdose can lead to various side effects.

To prevent them, make sure that you don’t drink more than 2-3 cups of tea per day – and even less if you have a slight intolerance to caffeine. Depending on your taste in tea, one or more of the options above might be up your alley. You just need to make your choice.

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