Biodiversity Preservation: Olive trees are often grown in mixed agroforestry systems, creating diverse habitats that support various plant and animal species. By promoting the cultivation of olive trees for Matche Olive Leaf Tea, we contribute to the preservation of these ecosystems, fostering biodiversity and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Resource Efficiency: The utilization of olive leaves …
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Making a delightful cup of matche follows a similar process to traditional matcha preparation. Here’s a simple guide to enjoy your Matche Olive Leaf Tea: Classic Style Prepare your tools: Gather a bamboo matcha whisk (chasen), a matcha bowl (chawan), a fine-mesh sieve, and a bamboo scoop (chashaku). Optional- Sift the Matche: Using a fine-mesh …
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Olive leaf extract is created by submerging olive leaves in either alcohol or glycerine for 4 to 6 weeks and agitating the leaves daily. The leaves are strained out of the mixture and the liquid is added to bottles for consumption. This may be repeated several times with the same leaves. It is also important …
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The potential benefits of olive leaf tea powder, which is a natural source of wellness with therapeutic properties, may include: gastroprotective (protects digestive system) neuroprotective (protects central nervous system) antimicrobial (inhibits microorganism growth) anticancer (reduces risk of cancer) anti-inflammatory (reduces risk of inflammation) antinociceptive (reduces pain stimuli) antioxidant (prevents oxidation or cell damage) These properties …
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Olive leaf tea, especially powdered olive leaf tea may have several potential health benefits, such as helping to lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, help prevent weight gain, protect against heart disease, help protect against some cancers and decrease someone’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The olive leaves contain high amounts of polyphenols, most importantly …
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No. Matche does not have any caffeine, which is welcome news to people who are trying to go caffeine free but still want flavor and those who are sensitive to the effects of caffeine. This also means it is an excellent choice of beverage before going to sleep.
There are several reasons why Matche is superior to extracts. The most important reason is taste. Matche is a powdered olive leaf tea that was designed to be enjoyed like any other cup of tea. Almost as important is what goes into Matche, which is 100% powdered olive leaves from Sicily, Italy. Our 100+ year …
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At least one study has found that orally consuming oleuropein from powdered olive leaves reduced the airway influx of eosinophils and lymphocytes as well as IL-4 secretion in lung promoted by OVA inhalation or CS. In addition, oleuropein suppressed infiltration of macrophages and neutrophils through blocking OVA inhalation- and CS-promoted induction of ICAM-1, F4/80, CD68, …
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Matche is very potent so you should not have more than 2 cups of tea a day utilizing 500mg or 1/2 gram per cup. You may add as much liquid as you would like but generally the best flavor is found with 6-8 ounces. You can also use Matche to make lattes and dustings for …
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Research has shown that the phenolic compounds from olive leaves are highly bioavailable. The absorption of ligistroside-aglycone, hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol and oleuropein-aglycone was 55–60% in human subjects. In animal studies, these compounds have found their way various tissues in between 1 and 4 hours but it may take up to 2 days in humans.
