While going to school, I worked my way up in a financial technology company! I went from being a call center rep to becoming a business analyst for the international division. As you can imagine, I was always exhausted. Well, I was beyond exhausted. I have to confess that I drank two venti iced coffees per day 😳. Yes, I was that tired. As expected, this took a toll on my body and my mental health. I started to experience jitters and anxiety attacks because of the very unhealthy lifestyle I was living.
I had been so excited about getting the new role in this company. I really thought this was my dream job. But, after a few years there, I started to realize this was not the life I envisioned for the next 30 years. I was so scared! I worked so hard to get here and now I was thinking about quitting? While I was getting cold feet at my job, I decided I had to take care of myself, at last, so I can “survive” this job that was making me so unhappy! That is when I started looking for a better source of energy. One that would not make me anxious! This is how I found this “new” (at least for me at the time) product called MATCHA!
To be honest, the first time I drank matcha, I didn’t like it. I didn’t know anything about the different matcha grades, so I ended up buying a very low quality matcha powder which was very bitter and brown looking. It tasted horrible and I didn't see what made matcha so great. However I was still curious to give it a second chance, and I found a place that made a delicious matcha latte. That’s when I first experienced the benefits of this “new” product. I felt energized, yet my mind was clear and I didn’t get jitters or anxiety afterwards. I felt in love with the product and how it made me feel! With one problem resolved, I still had that job that made me miserable.
After much thought, I knew I had to make a radical lifestyle change. This is when I came up with the idea of becoming an entrepreneur and to share the benefits of matcha. After all, I was not the only one who felt awful after drinking energy drinks or coffee. I did the homework for you and researched all the matcha powders available in the market until finding the best matcha powder for daily consumption. You can now experience the calm-alert effects of matcha at home (no need to spend $5 per latte anymore).
My last message for you is to never give up on your dreams. If you are unhappy with any aspect in your life, change it! Change is difficult, I know! But staying in the same place is even more difficult, always remember this. Now, I share my story with you, I hope to inspire you to follow your dreams and to never give up in the pursuit of your happiness! We are in this together and I believe in you.
Con much amor,
Maryanna
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When you are shopping for your next matcha powder, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the choices. One of the most important decisions you will have to make is choosing the right grade of matcha powder. This can greatly impact your matcha experience and overall taste. We'd even go so far to say that it could determine if you'd want to finish the entire bag! Having said that, we want to make sure you receive the matcha education you need to make an informed decision. Read on how to choose the right matcha for your next purchase!
There are 3 different matcha grades available on the market (Culinary, Latte & Ceremonial), from left to right represents the quality, basic culinary being the lowest. Culinary is usually used to prepare goods such as pastries, latte grade (as the name mentions) is used to prepare lattes or smoothies, and ceremonial grade is used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony known as "chanoyu." The US market usually consumes matcha in the form of a drink. This being said, you can use any of the grades for your daily matcha drinks. Another way to tell the quality of matcha is its color intensity. The more vibrant the color, the higher the grade. These qualities are usually seen in more costly and high quality matcha. We extensively sampled many grades before concluding that for the everyday consumer, latte-grade matcha is high quality at a fair price.
Our company's focus is on Japanese Premium Latte-Grade because we found it is the best quality for the money (we are matcha lovers ourselves, and also healthy conscious people). Our matcha tastes delicious, is not bitter, and does not contain any fillers such as cornstarch or cane sugar giving you the ability to customize your matcha drink according to your diet. We are also USDA and JONA (Japan Organic and Natural Foods Association) certified.
Last but not least, we are ridiculously proud of our product and take great care in only putting a product on the market that we would consume ourselves (we are really picky with what we eat or put in our bodies). We would love for you to try our matcha!
As you might know, matcha is a top quality green tea powder because of its many benefits. It is especially optimal for anyone dedicated to improving their fitness and wellness. For these reasons, matcha is fast becoming a staple of yogis, athletes, and gym-goers worldwide.
Matcha contains the polyphenol EGCG, which has been discovered to assist in boosting metabolism and the ability to burn calories. Unlike other green teas, where you discard the leaves, matcha is consumed whole, making this superfood ten times more potent than any other tea. As with any other supplement on the market, to get the full benefits of consuming matcha it is recommended to be combined with a healthy diet and moderate exercise.
Simply, just drink it everyday! Our matcha is a great pre or post workout drink. Before the gym, a matcha latte will give you extra energy to perform better during your exercise routine or simply added to your vanilla protein after you complete it.
Trust the process and be patient. As repetitive as it sounds, changes only happens with consistency, hard work and a lifestyle change. Do not give up if you don’t see physical changes immediately. Society and social media pressure us to have unrealistic expectations that can affect the way we see ourselves. Just remember, to love yourself and focus on being the best version of your AWESOME self.
Put down that cup of coffee and reach for matcha, a green tea powder that packs an antioxidant punch while keeping you energized. The superfood delivers a sustained caffeine release that can make getting through a busy day easier. Habitual coffee-drinkers have several reasons to break up with java's unpleasant side-effects. You don't need a relationship therapist to tell you that the jitters, anxiety, energy crash, and sleeping issues aren't good for you. Plus, matcha is extremely versatile. It is easily enjoyed as a latte, smoothie, or even as a key ingredient in a post-workout protein shake. It is the better energy pick-me-up you have been looking for.