Ask The Aromatherapist w/ Monica Bickerstaff: Matcha Madness

Join Monica Bickerstaff, Certified Herbalist/Aromatherapist and Karen M Campbell, RScP (Licensed Practitioner) Friday, Sept 23, 12Noon PST 3PM EST

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Matcha is premium green tea powder from Japan used for drinking as tea or as an ingredient in recipes. While other green teas are grown throughout the world, matcha is unique to Japan. It is the heart of the Japanese way of tea and has been celebrated in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony for hundreds of years.

What is Matcha Tea?

Matcha powdered green tea is:

• a mood-enhancing, an antioxidant powerhouse
• a natural weight loss aid, pH balancer and detox agent
• a sugar-free coffee alternative without the jitters

In the 14th century, the drinking of matcha during the Japanese tea ceremony was a upper-class social event. Its objective was to create relaxed communication between the host and his guests against a background of aesthetic contemplation of paintings, flower arrangements, ceramics, calligraphy, and tea utensils in a serene atmosphere. Its ultimate aim is the attainment of deep spiritual satisfaction through the drinking of tea and silent contemplation. Nowadays, the tea ceremony is a relatively popular hobby. Classes are available and students who persevere and learn by the heart of all the rituals are awarded a Japanese tea ceremony diploma.

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