03/12/2025
I don’t drink coffee but I do love a proper British cup of tea.
And then I went to a tea ceremony in Kyoto… and discovered matcha.
Now I completely understand the hype. 💚
I thought matcha was just a trendy drink.
But in Kyoto, it’s an art form — slow, intentional, almost meditative.
Watching it whisked by hand, breathing in that fresh green aroma…
it felt like the opposite of the rushed, grab-and-go culture we’re used to.
And from a nutrition perspective?
Matcha is absolutely brilliant:
🍃 L-Theanine → calm, steady focus
Unlike coffee’s jolt-and-crash, matcha gives you gentle alertness without anxiety.
Perfect for anyone dealing with burnout, stress, or energy dips.
🍃 Antioxidant powerhouse
Matcha uses the whole leaf, which means the antioxidant level is far higher than normal green tea.
Great for inflammation, skin health, liver support and long-term wellbeing.
🍃 Gentle caffeine without the rollercoaster
The combination of caffeine + L-theanine creates smooth, sustained energy.
Ideal if caffeine usually makes you jittery — or if you avoid coffee like I do.
🍃 Chlorophyll + minerals
Supports detoxification, gut health, and overall vitality.
🍃 Ritual > rush
This is what struck me the most.
The ceremony encourages you to slow down, breathe, and be present — which is exactly the state your body digests and heals best in.
And yes… I loved it so much I bought matcha to bring home.
My morning cup now feels like a tiny moment of Kyoto.” 🌿✨
If you want a soothing, energising alternative to coffee — matcha might just be your new favourite ritual too.
