Aion Naturals Matcha

Cherished as a health elixir with focus enhancing effects, Matcha green tea powder was used by Zen Buddhists before meditation. Matcha originated in China in the Song Dynasty, later moving to Japan. Matcha is harvested from green tea leaves which are stone ground into a fine powder and used for traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Matcha is a versatile ingredient which can be used to infuse beverages and recipes.

Matcha powder is full of amino acids, chlorophyll and catechins, a class of antioxidants only found in tea. Matcha contains high levels of the catechin called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which studies have shown to have cancer fighting properties.

Matcha green tea is more potent than conventional green tea. Matcha tea is mixed directly into water, by way of whisking, instead of infusion like traditional tea, which allows for more amino acids and antioxidants to reach your cells. Matcha also contains an elevated concentration of amino acids and antioxidants due to how it is grown. The leaves are shade-grown and harvested before reaching maturity.

Matcha has a range of amino acids, like L-Theanine and L-isoleucine, that induce a calm meditative state, repair cell damage, boost brain health and support a healthy metabolism. Matcha contains up to 20% protein building amino acids.