Matcha (Green Tea Powder)

🍵 Matcha Green Tea Powder (Camellia sinensis)

Also known as: Japanese Matcha • Ceremonial Green Tea • Tencha Powder
Family: Theaceae (Tea family)
Origin: Japan (Uji, Kyoto & Nishio regions)
Parts Used: Shade-grown tea leaves (stone-ground to fine powder)
Primary Use: Internal – Energy, Focus, and Antioxidant Support

✨ Description

Matcha Green Tea Powder is a symbol of focus, vitality, and mindful energy.
Made from shade-grown tea leaves hand-harvested and stone-ground into a vibrant green powder, Matcha offers a smooth, sustained boost unlike coffee’s quick rush.
Its rich chlorophyll and amino acid content make it a powerful antioxidant tonic, supporting detoxification, mental clarity, and balanced energy.

Used in Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries, Matcha is both a drink and a meditation — a ritual that awakens the mind and grounds the spirit.
Each sip offers the perfect harmony of calm alertness, thanks to the natural L-theanine that balances caffeine’s stimulation with clarity and calm.

🍵 Internal Uses & Benefits

• Energy & Focus: Provides a steady lift without jitters or crash.
• Antioxidant Powerhouse: Rich in catechins (EGCG) to fight oxidative stress.
• Detox Support: High chlorophyll content helps cleanse the liver and blood.
• Metabolism & Weight Support: Gently increases thermogenesis and fat oxidation.
• Mood Balance: Enhances serotonin and dopamine for a clear, uplifted mood.

How to Use:

• Matcha Tea: Whisk ½ teaspoon Matcha with hot (not boiling) water until frothy.
• Lattes & Smoothies: Blend into coconut milk or nut milk with a touch of honey or vanilla.
• Culinary Use: Add to pastries, pancakes, or energy bites for flavor and antioxidants.

Daily Ritual: Enjoy mid-morning or early afternoon for a calm, centered energy flow.

🌬️ Smoking & Aromatic Use

Matcha is not a traditional smoke herb — its delicate tea leaves are intended for ceremonial drinking, not burning.
However, Matcha powder can be used in incense or ritual smoke blends symbolically to invoke clarity, focus, and spiritual purification during meditation or grounding practices.

🐾 For Pets

While not toxic, Matcha’s caffeine content makes it unsuitable for animals.
Do not give to cats, dogs, or horses, as caffeine can cause hyperactivity or heart stress.
For a safe antioxidant alternative, try Chlorella or Spirulina for pets.

💧 External Uses

• Facial Masks: Combine with honey or yogurt for a detoxifying antioxidant mask.
• Skin Tonics: Use in scrubs or soaps for a gentle green glow.
• Bath Ritual: Add to warm water with coconut milk for skin softening and renewal.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Element: Air & Earth
Chakra Alignment: Heart & Third Eye
Matcha carries the essence of awareness and renewal — grounding the body while expanding the mind.
It invites mindfulness, patience, and deep presence — the qualities of ceremony and clarity.

Affirmation:

“I move with focus and calm; each breath and sip brings harmony to my day.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

• Lemon Peel or Ginger Root – for detox and digestion.
• Ashwagandha or Maca Root – for energy balance.
• Coconut Milk or Cacao – for mood and antioxidant synergy.
• Gotu Kola or Ginkgo Leaf – for mental clarity and focus.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Matcha Green Tea Powder is ceremonial-grade, sourced from the lush valleys of Uji, Kyoto, and Nishio, Japan.
Leaves are shade-grown for 3–4 weeks before harvest to increase chlorophyll and amino acids, then stone-ground into a silky powder for unmatched quality and color.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Smooth, vegetal, umami-rich, with subtle sweetness.
• Energetic Profile: Cooling, clarifying, balancing, and awakening.

⚠️ Warnings

• Contains natural caffeine — avoid before bedtime.
• Those sensitive to caffeine should start with ¼ teaspoon.
• Not recommended during pregnancy in large quantities.
• Store in an airtight container away from heat and light to preserve color and flavor.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Matcha is more than a tea — it’s a moment of mindfulness in motion.
It centers your focus, clears your energy, and nourishes your body with every sip.
Whether whisked in ceremony or blended on a busy morning, it reconnects you to balance — one breath, one cup, one intention at a time.