Can I drink Matcha during Pregnancy?
First off, congratulations on becoming a soon-to-be mum! This is popular question that gets asked – Can I drink matcha during pregnancy? According to NZ Nutrition Foundation, it is advised...
What is matcha?
your new morning ritual
a coffee alternative
L-Theanine combined with Caffeine keeps you focused and energised without the side effects you get from coffee.
Make a matcha latte, add it to your smoothies or baking.
Origin matters
We source from Japanese Farms
Kyoto, Japan is renown for their rich land with historical and cultural significance. Matcha grown here has been celebrated for centuries.
we use the best leaves
Thea matcha is a Spring harvest that uses the young leaves found at the top often called first flush or ceremonial, the second flush is found just below.
We choose matcha that tastes the way matcha should, while keeping it affordable. It's vibrant green colour, rich umami flavour and nutrients make this a super green tea you cannot miss out on!
The matcha green tea plant, Camellia Sinesis, is a source of nutrients.
*Standard table of Food Composition in Japan per 100g Fifth revision Ministry of Education. Unit grams.
Where does matcha come from?
Matcha 抹茶 is a finely grounded powder made from green tea leaves. Camellia sinesis, also known as Green Tea is thought to have first originated in China around 2700 BCE and used...
Organic matcha vs Conventional
There’s a lot of debate thrown around with “Why you shouldn’t buy organic” or “Organic vs Conventional”. When we started Thea, we tried over 50 different samples of matcha from...
Are Matcha and Green Tea the Same?
Theoretically, yes. They both come from the same plant, Camellia sinensis aka Green Tea. The key difference between the two is how they are grown, harvested, processed and consumed. ...
Why Does Matcha Clump? And Should You Be sifting?
You open your matcha and are wondering "Why are there clumps?". Don't throw those out! If you want your matcha lattes to be smooth, clump-free, and Insta-worthy, then you must...
Feel Jittery After Drinking That Coffee? Here's Why And Why You Should Swap To Matcha
Let's admit it, for those coffee lovers, you're addicted to coffee. But have you found yourself thinking "I need to stop drinking or cut down on coffee? You're not wrong,...
Why you should drink matcha & how caffeine levels differ to coffee
Firstly, let's talk about the caffeine levels between the two. There is no official recommended daily intake of caffeine, but 300-400mg is advised (which equates to 3 cups of coffee max...
The Reasons Why You Need Matcha
We run through our favourite facts and why Matcha benefits you!