THE COMPLETE MATCHA COOKBOOK: 50 DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY WAYS TO EAT AND DRINK MATCHA (SUPERFOODS)

Matcha is powdered Japanese green tea. The tea leaves are picked and dried, the stems and veins are removed, and only the leaf is stone-ground. Traditionally, sweets are eaten before drinking matcha to complement its delicious flavor. Green tea does contain caffeine, so you may want to add a touch of maca powder to this smoothie to help rebuild your adrenals. Matcha teas can usually be found at local teahouses or coffee shops, in natural food stores, and, online.

Matcha boosts your metabolism by up to 40 percent, helps control body weight, and regulates healthy blood sugar levels. It’s a strong blood detoxifier, is packed with antioxidants, helps control free-radical damage, prevents heart disease and cancer, reduces cholesterol, and increases circulation for beautiful, clear skin.