The word ‘matcha’ comes from the Japanese and means ‘ground tea.’ Matcha is an extremely fine, jade green tea powder that is ground in granite stone mills. In addition to caffeine, matcha contains natural anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that have an enlivening and harmonising effect on the metabolism. Because the tea is consumed whole, the body enjoys the full range of matcha’s valuable nutrients. L-Theanin, an amino acid contained in matcha, is typical for green tea and has a stress-relieving, relaxing effect alongside the caffeine’s invigourating one. Matcha gives an energy kick that lasts 3-6 hours.