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- Matcha Love - Green Tea Sweetened - 5.2 fl. oz. (155 mL) Matcha Love Sweetened Green Tea is made with real matcha and contains 120mg of catechins. Enjoy Matcha Love wherever you go! Discover the rich, smooth and sweet "umami' taste of Matcha Love. Matcha Green Tea Health Benefits Rich in L-Theanine, an amino acid found predominnatly in shade-grown green teas like matcha and gyokuro that historically have been used in aid of meditation due to their calming effects. Matcha Love Green Tea is imported from Japan. What Is Matcha? Matcha is a powdered, whole leaf green tea, native to Japan. Its origins are ancient, going back to the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, yet that hasn't stopped it from being a part of modern life. In Japan, its unique qualities and taste are loved by people from all walks of life—from old-fashioned traditionalists to stylish urbanites. Green tea contains one third of the amount of caffeine found in coffee Matcha is made from ground tea leaves When you drink matcha you ingest the whole leaf Matcha enhances mood & gives you energy History of Matcha Tea has been cultivated since the dawn of civilization. First introduced in China during the 9th century, tea was brought to Japan by Zen Buddhist monks. It was not until the 12th century, however, that it became a widely popular beverage. Since then, tea has influenced every Facet of Japanese culture. To this day the Japanese tea ceremony, Chanoyu, is a time-honored tradition that literally translates to "the way of tea". Health Benefits It's not just delicious. Matcha has been associated with health, happiness and wisdom throughout Eastern cultures. The science is: packed with antioxidants, flavonoids and a ton of vitamins and minerals, matcha has earned a well-deserved reputation as a "superfood". Studies even suggest that the green tea can help promote cardiovascular health, bone strength and prevent chronic illnesses. If that wasn't enough, it is also believed to have anti-aging properties. About Matcha Love Ito En Heritage, the manufacturer of Matcha Love, was founded by the Honjo family in Japan in 1966 and are, today, global leaders in green tea and healthy beverages. They created the very first ready-to-drink unsweetened green tea- Oi Ocha, Japan's #1 selling green tea and have an extensive line of award-winning teas that embody their five guiding principles of natural, healthy, safe, well-designed and delicious. Ito En's North America offices were launched in 2002, to cultivate an authentic green tea culture in the U.S. With an ongoing commitment to innovation and tea education. Japanese Expertise Ito En not only brings love to their matcha, but plenty of Japanese expertise. With over 50 years of tea making experience in Japan, they are highly meticulous in all that they do. From understanding the tea cultivar used for matcha to the delicate handling of tea leaves and smooth mouthfeel of their teas, you can count on their exceptional attention to perfection. Ito En respects the important place matcha has in Japan, but give it a modern take with plenty of heartfelt passion.
- UPC # 835143010452
- Size/Form 5.20 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: Shake well. INGREDIENTS Matcha Love - Green Tea Sweetened - 5.2 fl. oz. (155 mL) Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 can (155 mL) Servings Per Container: 1 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Calories 35 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0 g 0% Sodium 15 mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 9 g 3% Sugars 9 g Protein 0 g Vitamin C 70% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Purified Water, Sugar, Green Tea, Matcha, Ascorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum. Contains: wheat, soy. WARNINGS Contents must be consumed after opening. Contains: wheat, soy.
