Matcha is more than the curious green drink you see on the shelves at Whole Foods and in the hands of models during Fashion Week. Apart from the fact that it has its own emoji and a long list of health benefits, matcha is known to bring about something we could all use a bit more of—relaxation. A particular amino acid within the finely ground green tea leaves may help promote the soothing sense of mind, while also increasing concentration. It’s no wonder that Buddhist monks and samurai warriors were said to drink matcha before meditation and battle. With the last month of summer upon us, the founders of matcha brand PANATEA, Jessica Lloyd and David Mandelbaum, have reimagined the ceremonial drink to create five matcha recipes suited for cool and calm relaxation.
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