You’ve heard matcha is good for you, and you want to drink more of it. Well, you’re definitely on the right track. But if you don’t take care of your matcha, it won’t be as good for you. Matcha on the left shows why it’s important to keep matcha in the fridge, in a sealed container. Matcha left out, exposed to light and air, will soon degrade.
When your matcha turns a dull, gray green, you know your matcha hasn’t been stored properly. The quality is like night and day. And when you drink stale matcha, it won’t have that creamy flavor you crave—or the same level of healthful attributes.
Keep your matcha sealed up tight and refrigerated. Preferably, use an opaque container (not glass) and with the air pushed out. The next time you make your matcha, or add it to baking, a smoothie, or even a cocktail, you want the taste to pop. You want your matcha bright green, both for good flavor and health benefits!
Because you consume the powder, rather than steeping and straining the leaves, you get a ton more antioxidants called polyphenols. Polyphenols can protect against cancer, blood sugar, blood pressure, and boost metabolism. Matcha also has chlorophyll (the bright green color), which helps detoxify and gives you energy. Think of matcha as the tea with a power punch: loaded with goodness and energizes you simultaneously! Take care of your Matcha and Matcha will take care of you! Cheers to Mammoth Matcha!