Is Matcha Tea Lead Free

Is Matcha Tea Lead Free

Matcha Tea Lead Free Is Matcha Tea Lead Free? Curious about the lead content in Matcha tea? In this article, we’ll explore the lead levels and heavy metals in Japanese Matcha green tea powder, and address concerns related to radiation. We’ll also explain how My Matcha Life®

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Matcha-Up Cold Plunging Benefits

Matcha-Up Cold Plunging Benefits

Have you joined the recent trend of Cold Plunging? Phrases like “Cold Plunge,” “Cold Therapy,” and “Ice Therapy” have been making waves on social media lately. What is Cold Plunging? And what benefits are so great that seemingly sane people plunge themselves into extremely cold water? Then

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Vegan Matcha Mousse Dessert Recipe

Vegan Matcha Mousse Dessert Recipe

This silky smooth, Vegan Matcha Mousse dessert recipe made with soft tofu is protein rich and oh so yummy you’ll have a hard time resisting that second helping! Matcha green tea’s umami flavor combines delightfully with the mousse’s slight sweetness making your taste buds swoon in appreciation.

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Matcha Green Tea for Oral Health

Matcha Green Tea for Oral Health

Do you need another reason to smile about the cup of matcha in your hands? According to a 2011 scientific review on matcha and oral health – regularly drinking matcha green tea has a long list of oral health benefits – making it the energy-boosting drink of

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Matcha Green Beer Recipe

Matcha Green Beer Recipe And Enjoy St. Paddy’s Day! Looking for a Matcha Green Beer recipe for St. Patrick’s Day, or just a fun matcha green tea beverage or cocktail to cool off with on a hot sunny day? Look no further, we’ve got you covered. This

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Matcha & Teenagers: How to Ease Concentration Anxiety

Matcha & Teenagers: How to Ease Concentration Anxiety

Do you or your teenagers suffer anxiety issues or lapses in concentration or both? If so, drinking just one cup of high-quality matcha green tea every day may help. Tea leaves contain an important amino acid called L-theanine which plays an important role in cognitive performance, mental

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Matcha: Is It Worth the Hype & Cost?

You have likely heard how great green tea is for you, and its amazing health benefits for weight loss, reduced stress levels, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, high blood pressure etc. But studies show you’d have to drink numerous cups of green tea every day to get those benefits. Up

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Matcha Caffeine Content: How Much Caffeine is in Matcha?

Matcha Caffeine Content: How Much Caffeine is in Matcha?

Through years of travel, demos, and trade shows, we have come to learn that matcha tea drinkers truly love their matcha. Matcha is a very popular beverage, mainly for its health benefits, antioxidants, and its lower level of caffeine compared to coffee—which combined with L-theanine provides a

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Matcha: Reduce Stress in Teens with L-Theanine

Matcha: Reduce Stress in Teens with L-Theanine

For more than a decade, Calli has been speaking at special events, store demos, and matcha marketing campaigns. Having spoken with at least 40,000 people, many of whom drink a good quality matcha almost every day, one thing she finds in common with their stories is that

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Using the Power of Matcha to Turn Fat into Fuel

Teaching your body to burn fatty acids for fuel may be easier than you thought. If your weight has plateaued to a place you are not happy with, or you are a performance athlete trying to optimize energy levels, our long-time friend and Sports Nutritionist Sarah J.

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What’s the Best Matcha Powder for You?

What’s the Best Matcha Powder for You?

Have you ever wondered what the best matcha powder would be for you? Here at My Matcha Life®, we sell different kinds of matcha to help our customers find the best option to meet their needs. For further assistance, read on to learn what you should look

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How to Whisk Matcha for the Perfect Froth

How to Whisk Matcha for the Perfect Froth

Matcha tea has been around literally for centuries. Today more people than ever before enjoy its unique taste, outstanding health benefits, and its distinctive frothy texture. To create this texture at home, follow this easy step-by-step guide to whisking your matcha into the frothy goodness you need

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Matcha vs Coffee: Everything You Need to Know

Matcha vs Coffee: Everything You Need to Know

Matcha or coffee: Which is your beverage of choice? Many people want to stop drinking coffee because of its high caffeine, so we created a fun matcha vs coffee chart. Simply check out the chart below — or read the full post for more in-depth information on

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Five Ways to Drink Matcha

Five Ways to Drink Matcha

Here are five delicious ways to drink and use matcha green tea! If you just purchased your first ceremonial or premium or even culinary grade matcha powder, you’re probably ready to get brewing. Before you grab the closest mug and start mixing, it’s important to know how

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When is the Best Time for Matcha?

When is the Best Time for Matcha?

When is the best time to drink matcha? That is a very good question and at My Matcha Life, we are in a unique position to offer you an educated answer. Green tea boosts metabolism, burns fat, reduces stress and helps you concentrate. In fact, science shows

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Matcha’s EGCG Catechin Helps Zinc Boost Immunity

Matcha’s EGCG Catechin Helps Zinc Boost Immunity

Having learned from the world’s top matcha tea masters for 15 years and having guest-lectured at the Smithsonian Institute, we thought we were pretty smart matcha cookies. But recently we learned something new that we are excited to share! Matcha’s EGCG catechin antioxidant is a Zinc Ionophore!

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Matcha Immune Boosting Smoothie Recipe

Drink Matcha, Eat Dark Chocolate – Research Suggests Looking to boost your immune system naturally? Check out our recipe below! Based on exciting new green tea studies regarding immunity and how it relates to Matcha’s EGCG catechin, we’ve created a simple, nutritious, smoothie recipe that you’ll want

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Customer Service

I found My Matcha Life while searching online for the pluses and minuses of green tea. After being completely confused on the subject, I emailed My Matcha Life and received an immediate reply from the owner herself, Calli O’Brien, who put my worries to rest. Since then

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Matcha: More Than an Immune Boosting Superfood!

Matcha: More Than an Immune Boosting Superfood!

Matcha green tea powder is one of nature’s most impressive superfood. While EGCG catechins and L-theanine amino acid are exclusive* to the tea plant, good quality matcha tea provides nature’s highest source of them, along with viral inhibiting tannins, and theophylline for respiratory function. Let’s Breakdown this

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How To Make Traditional Matcha Tea

How To Make Traditional Matcha Tea

How To Make Traditional Matcha Tea In beautiful Vancouver Canada, My Matcha Life CEO Calli O’Brien shows us how to make a traditional matcha tea “North American” style. Matcha comes in many grades, as there are many ways to make it! At My Matcha Life, we sell

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Calli O’Brien’s Matcha Weight Loss Journey

Calli O'Brien's Matcha Weight Loss Journey

Weight Loss Journey with Matcha My Matcha Life CEO and Co-founder Calli O’Brien shares her matcha weight loss story: how matcha tea helped her lose weight and keep it off. Calli’s matcha weight loss journey began in 2005 when she was struggling to lose “those last 8

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What Sets My Matcha Life Apart?

What Sets My Matcha Life Apart?

With so much matcha green tea powder out there how do you choose the best matcha tea for you? Our CEO and Co-Founder Calli O’Brien shares her insights on how My Matcha Life® competes with top matcha brands.

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Gluten-Free Expo 2018: My Matcha Life

Gluten-Free Expo 2018: My Matcha Life

Gluten-Free Expo 2018 Once again, My Matcha Life® was very pleased to participate in the Gluten Free Expo Canada’s largest gluten-free event from January 13-14 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Billed as a tasty and informative family event, the expo attracted (as it always does) literally thousands

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Lululemon Meets My Matcha Life

Lululemon Meets My Matcha Life

How could we resist an invitation to display our marvelous matcha at the recent Grand Opening of the new Lululemon store in West Van? Calli O’Brien & Tessa Road Lululemon hosted My MatchaLife™ CEO Calli O’Brien and Tessa Road of FitRoad on December 8th, 2017 at the

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