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Once again, we were utterly amazed by the creativity of our beloved food bloggers. Our friend over at SandrasEasyCooking.com whipped up this Jade Monk Palau Peach matcha popsicle. We could only think that this would be a hit with the children during those hot summer months (read ‘Matcha Green Tea, a Healthy Drink for Kids‘).… read more

We were recently blown away by the creativity of one of our favorite bloggers – The Weekend Gourmet. Never in a million years did we ever envision our flavored matcha to be used in desserts (although it is quite awesome in ice cream and various smoothies). The brainchild behind this made an amazing matcha key… read more

Extracts from green tea may block the formation of beta-amyloid plaques that have been linked to the onset ofAlzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, according to new laboratory data.  The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reports that green tea extract, and in particular the powerful polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) prevented the… read more

By Dr. Mercola I’ve long advocated drinking tea in lieu of coffee, but the downside of modern food technology is again rearing its ugly head and causing brand new health concerns over this otherwise healthful brew. A recent article in The Atlantic1 raises questions about the safety of plastic tea bags, some of which have fancy pyramid… read more

 What do parents worry about or consider when selecting a drink to give their children? Are they worried about the empty calories, sugar content, or even perhaps the caffeine content of many of the top sodas/drinks on the market today? Based on current statistics, it doesn’t seem as though any of the above aspects are… read more

In Japan, there are extremely strict standards which dictate what growers are candidates to produce the finest tea in the world…Matcha tea. In order to be considered a grower of matcha tea, the plantation must have a history of growing green tea for over 50 years as well as following the strictest standards recognized for… read more

A new evaluation has demonstrated that incorporating sugar to green tea can assist the body easily assimilate helpful molecules that assist deal with health problems. Mario Ferruzzi, head investigator and associate professor of food science and nutrition at Purdue University, insists that incorporating sugar to green tea would improve the absorbability of catechins obtained in… read more

Although some food and beverage companies choose to use green tea extracts instead of Matcha, these extracts focus primarily on the functionality (i.e. nutrition) of green tea. Since Matcha is manufactured from uniquely grown, harvested and processed tea leaves, its color and flavor cannot be duplicated by using extracts or “green tea powders.” As more… read more

  Here is some of the latest scientific research that supports the role of tea in improving health: Only 1 cup of black tea per day may improve blood vessel function, lower blood pressure and reduce the incedence of stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases by 10% Drinking tea may help mitigate the negative… read more

According to a recent DAWN report, the statistics of emergency room visits due to energy drinks has increased at an alarming rate: The number of emergency department (ED) visits involving energy drinks doubled from 10,068 visits in 2007 to 20,783 visits in 2011 Among energy drink-related ED visits, there were more male patients than female… read more