My new obsession....

The Matcha Latte. Never heard of it? Well I hadn't either until this past weekend. Beamers Cafe in Canmore introduced me to Matcha Lattes. Basically it's a green tea latte but it's special because it's made with matcha green tea powder. Here's a link to a website all about it:

http://www.teacentre.ca/matcha.htm

This is why I like it the most, it's healthy. Check out the nutritional value:

• Vitamins A,B6, B-complex, C, E, K, niacin, folate, riboflavin, thiamin
• Trace minerals calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, sodium
• Rich source of L-theanine & amino acids which improve calmness, mental alertness
• Strong blood detoxifer and alkalyzer due to high chlorophyll content
• 70 times the antioxidants of orange juice,
• nine times the beta carotene of spinach and 4 times the beta carotene of carrots
• Extremely rich in polyphenols (antioxidants) and catechins, especially epigallocatechin gallate ( EGCG )
• Boosts metabolic rate by 35-40% in regular drinkers, thus assisting in weight loss

You have to try it!