(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, February 12, 2016 ) Atlanta, Georgia -- Raw Matcha, a business based in Atlanta, Georgia which specializes in selling matcha tea products, is predicting that the trend for matcha tea will extend beyond the reported health benefits and incorporate the lifestyle benefits of meditation and spirituality.
The reported health benefits of Matcha include an increase in metabolism, improvements in memory and cognitive function as well as boosting energy levels naturally. Matcha also has high levels of Antioxidants including EGCG, Catechins and Polyphenols. Antioxidants help the body to eliminate free radicals that play a large part in the development of degenerative diseases.
While the health benefits alone might be enough to inspire consumption of this tea, it's the history of matcha that makes it special. Matcha is the tea used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony which was greatly influenced by Zen Buddhism. This powdered green tea was first used in religious rituals in Buddhist monasteries.
The Japanese tea ceremony also known as the 'Way of Tea' is embedded in Japanese culture. It is designed to bring the inner (spiritual) and outer (material) world into greater harmony through the expression of food, fashion, calligraphy, choreography, flower arrangement, architecture, gardens, fellowship and inner reflection. This formal ritual is designed to be transformative, leading one toward spiritual awakening through the eternal principles of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility as outlined by the original masters of the ceremony.
The process of preparing the tea is designed to encourage mindfulness and cultivate a greater sense of inner peace. Mindfulness and the practice of being present is becoming ever more popular in Western contemporary culture. With technology keeping us constantly connected and mentally wired, the ability to unplug is becoming more necessary and the process of making and drinking tea encourages us to take time out of our busy day. Preparing matcha the right way takes time: the water must be heated to just the right temperature, then the powder must be sifted and whisked into a frothy beverage before it's ready to consume.
Rachel Leonard of Raw Matcha adds 'I've always loved tea in any form but the tea ceremony associated with Matcha gives it a sense of ritual and order that makes it unique. We can also take time out to prepare Matcha in a smoothie or latte if tea is not the drink of choice.'
All natural, organic Matcha Powder is now readily available to consumers and can be purchased online.
About Raw Matcha
Raw Matcha sells 100% Organic Green Tea Matcha Powder from Japan. Their matcha tea is rich in antioxidants and available in a convenient powder form which can easily be added to beverages and food products.
