Posted by janejane on March 6, 2009, at 12:41:03
In reply to Survey: Does green tea lessen your symptoms?, posted by myco on March 3, 2009, at 21:54:53
My new favorite green is matcha, the pulverized variety used in Japanese tea ceremony. It has greater nutritional value than brewed green teas since you ingest the whole leaf. (The bushes are shaded for several weeks before harvest, which also increases the amino acid content and sweetness.) Traditionally, matcha powder is mixed with hot water to make tea, but matcha lattes are also popular, and you can buy matcha candy, baked goods, etc. Drinking the hot tea does seem to give me a greater sense of warmth and well-being in comparison with other greens. (I still enjoy steeped teas, but I don't notice as much perceptible benefit from it.)
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