Matcha tea has been consumed by Japanese monks for hundreds of years because it promotes mental clarity and relaxation. Apparently, that's a good thing when meditating.
What's clever about this form of Japanese green tea is that the leaves are ground into a fine powder. When you consume matcha, you actually consume the entire leaf (powder) whisked with water. With other teas, the leaves are seeped through water and you drink the resulting liquid. Because you consume the entire matcha leaf, this tea is exponentially higher in antioxidants and other good stuff.
Matcha tea can be hard to find, but Harney & Sons in NYC is a good source. They carry several grades from everyday to ceremonial. David's Tea, Urban Fare and Teaja are good sources in Canada.
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