Whisked away by Matcha

From cooking to caffeinating, Matcha’s moment is now.

So what exactly is the big deal? 3 things you should know about Matcha.

  1. Caffeine Levels: Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea. And because you are consuming whole leaves in matcha, you may get three times as much caffeine as a cup of steeped tea; however, this is still a fraction of the caffeine ingested in a cup of coffee (roughly 1/3 or 25 mg). Plus, because the caffeine in matcha is released over time, rather than all at once with espresso, there is no caffeine “crash”. Matcha also does not stimulate the production of cortisol, the stress hormone, so it’s a pleasant way to intake caffeine without the jitteriness. The overall combination of caffeine, antioxidants, amino acids and phytonutrients mean this delicious and vibrant drink offers you the ability to stay ‘up’ and focus for an extended period of time.
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Caffeinated at the American Tea Room in Downtown LA.

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I do pick fav’s!

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There’s a vast world of tea out there so we’ve curated top picks! Get your gravity pots ready.

Globally, it’s tea’s time to shine. It’s the most widely consumer beverage in the world next to water and you can’t scroll an Instagram feed without mention of Fit tea and health benefits (much more on the hard and fast truths about tea health benefits to follow!). And with over 80 billion servings of tea consumed annually (85% being black tea – surprising, right!) that means commerce is swirling and options are everywhere.

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Tea Travels

Travel – the best way to be lost and found at the same time!

Being more connected than ever means daily tea inspiration from social channels. The visual interest, iconography and styling from tea brands, content developers and tea lovers offers steady access to the beauty of tea leaves from all over the world. But what about when we step beyond our digital narratives and hit the road? Tea house culture and tastings offer a remarkable and caffeinated experience. If you find yourself ready for some new blends, indulgent atmosphere, tea tech and top barista’s give these houses a pop in.

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