So one of my 30 before 30 items was to do 30 days of a primal diet. It started off that way...until after about three days into it I realized that I had actually naturally gravitated to a paleo diet. I really like this infographic as a quick explanation on paleo.
I decided that I'd stick with paleo for the full 30 days...but I'd also give up my three top vices on top of it: coffee, alcohol, and dark chocolate. Most paleo peeps will say that coffee, alcohol, and a really good quality dark chocolate are all okay in moderation - but because I really wanted to test myself, and it is just 30 days (right??), I went full throttle and left them all behind.
You know that the old adage though...when one door closes, another opens! So when the coffee door slammed shut in my face, I was thankful that the matcha green tea door welcomed me with open arms!
Matcha green tea is a true superfood. Unlike regular tea where you steep the leaves in a tea bag then remove them, matcha leaves are ground very fine and then dissolved into your liquid, leaving you with a ton of awesome in your system. The leaves are grown in the shade, which makes them waaaay high in chlorophyl. This liquid chlorophyl detoxes your body, gives you lots of energy, pumps you with antioxidants, and can even help you think more clearly! It's liquid gold...but it's green...it's green liquid gold!!
If you're thinking of investing in some of this green liquid gold...just be prepared for liquid gold prices. Like I said, it's shade grown...all the way in Japan, and it's a superfood. I will say though, what you get for what you pay goes a loooong way. I considered it an investment in my health and well being - cheaper than paying your deductible, and tastier too! I ordered this matcha tea set from the online shop Matcha Source. It came with everything I needed to have my own traditional Japanese matcha tea ceremony right at home. Yes ceremony...I'm a nerd like that, and really find the process to be soothing and worthwhile! So now that I've talked your ear off...or you've read your eyes out (??)...I guess I'll get to some pics!
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The set came with a tin of matcha, a sifter, a bamboo tea scoop, a bamboo whisk and whisk holder, and a tea bowl.
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I just love the bamboo whisk and holder!
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It also came with great instructions, so you feel like a matcha pro right out the gate!
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Green Liquid Gold!!
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A little sift and stir to start your day off right!
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The instructions also had a recipe for a matcha latte! It was very easy to whip up...just added frothed almond milk to the equation and instant matcha for me!
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Yeah! Liquid chlorophyll :)
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The final product...before it was devoured!
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Next, I think it'd be fun to have a tea party...a matcha green tea party...where there are matcha scones, matcha cupcakes, and match caramels to accompany our matcha tea. I know that won't be paleo...but it sure would be cute!!
