At Blume, we're big fans of matcha. It's a type of green tea made by grinding whole leaves into a fine powder, and it's packed with soothing benefits. The natural substance l-theanine found in matcha helps calm your body and mind. Our coconut matcha blend is formulated with coconut milk powder for creaminess and moringa leaf powder for extra antioxidants, iron, and B vitamins. Matcha is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and it may help prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

Here's our favorite reasons to drink matcha

Matcha is full of antioxidants

Antioxidants are natural molecules that help the body defend against harmful free radicals. Matcha is rich in catechins, a type of antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage. It has up to 137 times more antioxidants than other green teas and is linked to regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, and protecting against heart disease and cancer.

Matcha enhances mood and concentration

Are you looking to stay focused and alert without feeling sleepy during the work day? Matcha contains only 65 mg of caffeine per 1 tsp Matcha contains about 34mg of caffeine per 1 tsp (and about 65mg of caffeine in 1 serving of Blume Coconut Matcha), which is less than the 100 mg of caffeine found in a cup of coffee. The combination of low caffeine and the amino acid l-theanine in matcha creates a state of calm alertness by increasing alpha wave activity in the brain. This leads to wakeful relaxation, reduced stress levels, and decreased anxiety without the caffeine jitters and mid-morning crash. Additionally, l-theanine boosts serotonin and dopamine, making you feel good after drinking matcha!

Matcha detoxifies your liver

Our liver is a wonderful defender for keeping daily toxins at bay so keeping it thriving by consuming more naturally detoxifying foods is top priority! Green tea leaves contain high levels of chlorophyll that help the body naturally eliminate toxins from its tissues and organs. Antioxidants in matcha also moonlight as liver protectors and can help block the flu virus from sticking to your normal cells, which can stress your liver out. Sip on Blume’s Matcha Coconut Blend to keep your immune system supported this cold and flu season.

Matcha can boost your metabolism

EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) is another powerful antioxidant found in matcha. It is known to speed up metabolism, increase energy levels, improve blood flow, and help you get the most out of your workout. Matcha's dose of vitamins and minerals helps the body create fat-burning enzymes, while antioxidants reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress (when oxygen-free radicals damage cells), allowing your body to recover more quickly from a workout.

Matcha reduces inflammation

Lifestyle stress can trigger inflammation in the body and have a negative effect on our organs and our metabolism. Polyphenols found in matcha, particularly ECGCs, are loaded with anti-inflammatory properties that help with pain relief, premature aging and chronic disease development.

Ceremonial Matcha vs. Culinary

Ceremonial matcha and culinary grade matcha both offer delicious flavors, but they have distinct differences. Ceremonial matcha is the highest grade and is traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. It is shade-grown, which causes the tea leaves to produce an abundance of chlorophyll. This results in a vibrant green color, a creamy and sweet taste, and a delicate texture. The powder is very fine and silky. Ceremonial matcha is best enjoyed on its own and should be prepared with steaming, not boiling water for the perfect sip.

On the other hand, culinary matcha has a paler green color because it uses leaves that have not been shaded as much as ceremonial matcha leaves. Its texture is slightly coarser than ceremonial matcha, and it has a more robust, sometimes bitter flavor. Culinary matcha is less expensive and is ideal for making lattes and adding to recipes.

Additionally, matcha contains up to 17 times more antioxidants than blueberries, according to studies!

Like learning about matcha and want to enjoy it outside of your mug? Check out our Pineapple Matcha Smoothie and our Vegan Matcha Nice Cream.