Pow Matcha & Adaptogens Blog

Many people rightly associate matcha with Japan, because the process of creating matcha as we know it was perfected and is still extremely popular in Japan. 

But, the real history of powdered tea starts in China, during the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). This is the origins of roasting and pulverizing tea leaves, which were then decocted. Decoction is essentially boiling the tea in water so that it dissolves (think: Turkish Coffee).

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Matcha is an incredible tea, but did you know that matcha can actually help improve your period? But, Matcha isn't the only super star. In, Wonder Matcha we utilize adaptogens which are also known to improve your period symptoms and leave you...

Creating a matcha latte is one of those things in your day that can help you slow down and be in the moment.  There are many ways to approach creating a matcha tea or latte, and in this post we're...

If you're asking this question, you've probably seen a new product on the shelf or an on instagram touting the incredible benefits of adaptogens. Maybe you read an article talking about adaptogens with no explanation of what they even are. ...

Adaptogens are all the rage now-a-days and for good reason. In our fast-paced and high stress society, adaptogens (and especially adaptogenic drinks) are there to help us get back to center.  But, with hype comes lots of products flooding the...