In these trying times, we can only hope to sit back and wait out the storm. Preferred choices to while away the time is to either fall down the rabbit hole of a Reddit thread or yum cha. And since, we're opting for something less 'screaming-at-the-screen-and-replying-to-a-post-you-disagree-with' and more calming, we're going with the tea drinking.
Pukka Herbs, the tea brand that's synonymous with the wellness and organic movement, releases four new matcha variants. Ethically sourced from an organic farm built on a volcanic island in Jeju Do, South Korea, Pukka's harvesting method "ensures a consistent size and quality" meaning that only leaves of a certain hue are used. Unlike green tea, matcha tea uses whole leaves, which means you get all of the nutrients in it.
One of the many properties of matcha is that it contains antioxidants called catechins, which is believed to possess cancer-fighting effects. (There are also possible benefits of lowering blood pressure but more studies are needed).
Pukka's Matcha Green variants have matcha as the base but each one was blended with different herbs, spices and botanicals. Mint Matcha Green is self-explanatory and makes for a great digestive after a meal; Ginger Matcha Green is mixed with red ginseng is traditionally believed to be energising; Clean Matcha Green is designed to cleanse, balance and restore and lastly, Lean Matcha Green is made with oolong, cinnamon and ginger and with fennel that's meant to complement your fitness lifestyle.
Each box of the Pukka Matcha range retails for SGD7.90 and is available in selected Cold Storage and NTUC FairPrice stores as well as online at Redmart and FairPrice Online.
