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Matcha: A Green Ritual for Body and Mind

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary green powder. But once whisked into water, it transforms into a drink the colour of fresh spring grass after rain. Matcha – a tea the Japanese have cherished for centuries as a bridge between the everyday and the inner world. Buddhist monks drank it before meditation to calm the body and sharpen the mind.

The end of fake matcha tea substitutes

The impossible has become a reality! After eight long years of urging and explaining, a decree has finally been issued in the Czech Republic, which stipulates that only finely ground green tea originating in Japan can be called matcha. It is a big victory that means higher quality for the Czech consumer.

Matcha: The green ritual of the 21st century

Matcha is not just tea, but a finely ground powder made from specially cultivated green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis), which has had a firm place in Japan for centuries.

Matcha – A Green Miracle Under the Scientific Microscope

Matcha, a fine green tea powder originating from Japan, has become a global health phenomenon. Produced from shade-grown leaves, its unique processing gives it distinct flavor and potent health properties. But what does science say? This article examines the latest peer-reviewed research on matcha’s effects on body and mind.

How to Choose the right Matcha Tea

Choosing real matcha isn’t rocket science, but there are key principles you should know. Our guide will show you how to recognize high-quality matcha so you can enjoy the ultimate green energy experience.

How is the Matcha Tea made?

The Grand Story of Matcha

Matcha has long outgrown its role as a photogenic café topping. With its emerald hue, centuries‑old ritual lineage and a rare blend of bioactive compounds, it offers a refined source of sustained energy and mental clarity. The synergy of caffeine and L‑theanine promotes focused alertness without the sharp spikes and slumps typical of regular coffee, while the catechin EGCG serves as a powerful antioxidant. What additional benefits does stone‑milled matcha bring to the table, and how does contemporary science substantiate them? The guide below weaves together history, terroir, cultivation and peer‑reviewed evidence to reveal the complete picture.

Organic Matcha Tea from Japan

Matcha Tea: a natural source of energy, antioxidants and vitality

Matcha Tea is gaining popularity not only for its unique taste and rich history, but also as a natural source of energy. Compared to regular coffee, it provides long-lasting focus and a gradual release of caffeine without sudden energy spikes. What are its other benefits and what does the science say?

Japanese Versus Chinese Matcha

Matcha Tea is a synonym for Japanese tea culture which has its roots in 12th century, when was the milled tea introduced for the first time in the Japanese archipelago.

Seven Reasons Why You Should Drink Matcha Tea

Antioxidant rich teas like matcha help prevent eating sweets but there are also other reasons, why it is good to make Matcha Tea part of your daily diet.

Matcha Tea Celebrates 10th Birthday!

This February, Matcha Tea label has celebrated a round anniversary. From the almost unknown product, it has in the last 10 years become a popular brand with firm base of loyal fans who not only love our products, but also keep coming back for them. Causes of this success lie not only in the exceptional quality of the product, hard work of the company and product innovations, but also in the fair and equal relationship with importers and our lovely customers. It is also because of those reason why Bio Matcha Tea Harmony became the Product of the year on Heuréka.cz portal for the fifth time in a row.