Traditionally used by Zen Buddhist monks, making a matcha latte can be a tasty way to find a moment of calm in your day. Make this CBD matcha latte today.
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Did you know the practice of making matcha is traditionally used by Zen Buddhist monks for meditation?
While many of us grab a matcha latte from a bustling coffee shop, the monks used making matcha as a way to quiet the mind and be only focused on making the tea.
As I’m not the best at quieting my mind when I’m laying in bed or sitting on my yoga mat, I figured I’d try it out. And it actually was incredibly relaxing.
To practice it yourself, here are some things to notice and pay attention to:
And similar to yoga, it’s okay if other thoughts creep in. Just acknowledge them and tell yourself that you’ll come back to them later.
Unlike green tea, when you drink matcha, you’re actually drinking the whole tea leaves – rather than just the water that the leaves have been steeped in.
This, as well as differences in how the tea leaves are grown, is why matcha is a more concentrated source of antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds.
Some health benefits associated with drinking matcha tea include:
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I’m Kelli MS, RD. As a foodie with a background in nutrition research, I’m a firm believer that what we eat affects nearly every aspect of our wellbeing, and that food should taste freaking delicious.
My name is Kelli McGrane, and I’m a Denver-based registered dietitian with a Master’s degree in nutrition.
As a foodie with a background in nutrition research, I’m a firm believer that what we eat affects nearly every aspect of our wellbeing, and that food should taste freaking delicious.
My goal with New Mind is to help you find balance in both your mind and body through nutrition research and whole foods-based recipes.