Summertime is a fun time but also a time to be skin cautious! Fortunately for all of us who worry about the face we put forward, there is a good body of scientific studies suggesting that green tea not only fights free radicals from within but topically
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Summertime. The season when we worry about our skin on a daily basis! The media bombards us about the damaging effects of UV rays, salt water, wind, pollution, etc, on our skin – and the list seems never-ending. What are we to do to fight against the
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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
Read more →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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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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Is there a woman in your life around 35 or over? Or do you fit that category? If so, there is a 70% likelihood that you or she may have fibroids. And of that 70%, half of those women aged 35-49 have fibroids that cause mild to
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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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Did you know that matcha includes the same nutritional benefits found in 10 cups of regular green tea? Famous for its antioxidants and low amounts of caffeine, matcha has one more secret ingredient in its wellness-boosting arsenal: L-theanine, an amino acid unique to tea, which can be
Read more →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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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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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 or coffee: Which is your beverage of choice? Recently, a number of people told us they want to stop drinking coffee, 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
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Whether you are new to drinking matcha or you’ve been sipping on this green tea for some time, you have likely heard of ceremonial grade matcha and culinary grade matcha. But what is the difference between the two? And is one grade better than the other? Keep
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If you just purchased your first ceremonial or 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 to use matcha the right way to experience that earthy, umami flavor that matcha tea
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While drinking matcha tea may be a new ritual for some, matcha has actually been around for centuries. Matcha dates as far back as the Tang Dynasty (600-900 AD) where it was one of the most common teas consumed. But what makes this tea so special? And
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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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Looking for a few tips on how to burn fat and lose weight with matcha green tea? If you are as frustrated with not getting results as I was, then you’ll be pleased to know pure Matcha Green Tea can help. To anyone else, I probably looked
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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!
Read more →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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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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Actress Nia Peeples and Calli O’Brien make a yummy Matcha Latte. See also Nia Peeples Makes a Matcha Martini “A gal has to have her ‘go to’ items. These are often things we travel with. For me, one of the most valuable is matcha tea. Why? Because
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My Matcha Life Media Release My Matcha Life Launches Matcha pUre™ Matcha Goodness in Single Packet Convenience VANCOUVER, Canada ( July 21, 2017 ) — My Matcha Life™ Products Inc. is very pleased to introduce the newest member of our popular family of 100% authentic Japanese matcha
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My Matcha Life is pleased to announce our matcha tea products are now available at the Staff of Life Natural Foods store in Santa Cruz, California, yay! Staff of Life Natural Foods 1266 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 map For more information contact their friendly staff
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With our shortbread summer solstice, the days get longer and busier, so we’re back with a tea pairing sure to give you a well-deserved boost. My Matcha Life CEO, Calli O’Brien, is as passionate about matcha tea as we are about shortbread, so we knew we’d get
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For over 4,000 years the Chinese have used tea as a medicine for inflammation, fever, anxiety and a host of other health concerns. They introduced visiting Japanese Zen Buddhist monks to its wonderful healing properties in the 8th or 9th century in the form of a tea-cake
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7 Matcha Buying Tips You’ve just heard how great matcha green tea is for your health, but now you need to decide which is the best matcha for you to buy! Matcha’s new popularity especially among western consumers has created an unprecedented interest in this centuries-old tea.
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“I’ve just discovered a secret weapon for cyclists,” says Average Joe Cyclist, a popular Vancouver-based blogger and cycling enthusiast. “I’ve been drinking My Matcha Life tea for the last three weeks – and during that short time my number of miles cycled per week has doubled.” Wow!
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Green Tea Preserves Memory Modern science, ancient tea. They’re coming together today in ways worth paying attention to. Whether you’re over 80, recently retired or related to somebody who is, new science shows green tea may hold the secret to a longer more satisfying life. Most tea
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Matcha Buyer Beware If you’ve shopped around for matcha lately, you know there’s a good deal of hype out there over matcha’s health benefits. We say “hype” because much of it is being touted by marketers eager to cash in on matcha’s ancient reputation and newfound
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The Matcha Report Matcha tea continues to be the hottest health trend moving through 2015. Co-author of The Matcha Report and CEO of My Matcha Life, Calli O’Brien, along with tea analyst and Sage Group founder Brian Keating dig into the burgeoning global matcha market to
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Next to water, tea is undeniably the most popular beverage on earth. A favourite in Asia for over 5,000 years, this ubiquitous product is now encroaching upon consumer markets perpetually dominated by coffee and even soft drinks. According to the U.S. Tea Association, overall tea sales in
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Waist Not Weight loss? Researchers are hard at work finding out exactly how green tea aids in weight loss. They believe it speeds the rate at which fat is broken down in the body. A study printed in a recent issue of The Journal of Nutrition shows that
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