Matcha tea powder is a far superior grade of tea containing up to 15 times more nutrients than loose leaf green tea. Because matcha powder represents the ground tea leaf in its entirety, you get the benefits of the whole tea leaf’s nutrients and vitamins. In comparison, in regular brewed green tea leaves, its nutrients and vitamins such as vitamins C gets left behind in the tea leaf and are usually discarded.
You do not have to be a Buddhist monk or Zen master to host a tea ceremony, but in Japan the matcha tea ritual requires a series of precise hand movements and graceful choreography. Students gather in special circles and tea clubs to learn how to host the ceremony, which often requires hours of preparation. Many Japanese have also studied and performed the matcha tea ceremony in their homes.
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is a symbol of peace, harmony and happiness. It is a spiritual experience that demonstrates respect through etiquette and grace, which are integral facets of Japanese culture. The matcha tea powder ceremony also promotes social bonding, and provides an occasion for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves away from the worries of the outside world.
