Any Time Is Matchatini Time

Sipping a martini may be a timeless picture of sophistication – but that classic cocktail comes with a hefty price in both calories and alcohol content. Many bars and restaurants (as well as creative hosts) have developed non-alcoholic versions of beverages for cocktail hours, and one of the newest also has significant health benefits. If you love green tea, the appealing flavor of this new mocktail is another plus.

Introducing Matchatini, from Kin Euphorics and Dr. Weil.

Capturing the health benefits of matcha (a higher grade of green tea), a Matchatini is a healthful alternative to a cocktail. Matchatini is a flavorful and innovative drink, designed to be consumed as is or shaken or stirred into the beverage of your choice. Fans of the Matchatini have created recipes using berry tea, sparkling water, oat milk, and other healthy mixers.

The formula includes matcha for antioxidants and energy, ashwagandha for supporting optimal brain function and stress relief, maca for its potential to enhance vitality, and maitake mushroom for its adaptogenic properties. All these ingredients help promote healthy cognition, and a two-ounce shot of Matchatini contains only 32 calories.

Matchatini is a prudent alternative to familiar caffeinated drinks as well as alcoholic beverages, because matcha boosts energy with only a small amount of caffeine allowing drinkers to avoid the jittery reaction they may have to coffee.

Matchatini is the latest reflection of Dr. Weil’s longtime focus on medicinal plants. Since being introduced to matcha in Japan in 1959, he has written often about its health benefits. Matcha is a richer source of antioxidants than other forms of tea.

Matcha contains vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, and K and is also plentiful in catechin polyphenols, which have significant antioxidant activity. They have also been studied for their beneficial effects in aging, reducing cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, and helping prevent heart disease.

Matchatini is available at Kin Euphorics or other online stores.

Andrew Weil, M.D.