The benefits. May encourage a healthy heart and stable blood pressure (flavonoids — antioxidant) May help to calm the mind and relax the body (L-theanine) Helps bowel function (fibre) What goes in. 100% stone ground organic green tea leaves. What's kept out. Gluten, animal products, sweeteners, fillers, preservatives and pesticides. Did you know? Did you know when you order a regular green tea, the leaves are infused into the hot water — then discarded? With matcha, there’s no waste: you’re consuming the finely powdered leaves, and all their goodness. Geography. Sourced from the hills of Uji in Kyoto, Japan. Hot tip. The uses for matcha are limited only by your imagination: lattes, smoothies, baking, desserts, skin care, and more. Nutritional Information.