🌱 Andean Maca: the high Andean root that enhances our White Matcha Blend | Matcha Colors

At Matcha Colors, we believe in the union of real nutrition , clean ingredients , and ancestral knowledge . That's why one of the key components of our White Matcha Blend is Andean Maca , an extraordinary root native to the central Andes of Peru.

This combination gives life to a functional beverage inspired by the traditional Macaccino , but with the characteristic touch of Matcha Colors : balanced flavor, smoothness and a powerful nutritional profile.

🏔️ Real and documented origin of Andean Maca

Maca ( Lepidium meyenii ) is native to the high Andean plateaus of Junín and Pasco , where it has been cultivated for approximately 1,500–2,000 years . It grows between 4,000 and 4,500 m above sea level , in an environment where few crops can survive.

Archaeological and colonial records confirm:

• Its consumption as an energy food among pre-Incan high Andean cultures.
• Its importance during the Inca period as a high-altitude crop.
• Its traditional use for physical resistance , daily nutrition and vigor of livestock , documented by chroniclers such as Cieza de León .

It's not a myth: maca is a highly resilient food cultivated by communities that have managed this ecosystem for centuries.

🔥 Proven ancestral uses

Maca is traditionally used:

• Boiled and eaten as a tuber.
• Dried and turned into flour .
• Fermented for local beverages.
• As a constant source of energy in the Andean highlands.

These methods are still in use today in rural communities in Peru.

✨ Real properties of Andean Maca (based on studies)

Maca is known for its unique nutritional profile and for characteristic compounds such as macamides and macaenes .

Evidence-backed benefits

• Provides natural energy and improves physical endurance.
• Support for emotional well-being and possible stress reduction in combination with a healthy lifestyle.
• Possible positive effects on male fertility (improved sperm motility) according to specific studies.
• Rich source of minerals such as calcium, iron and potassium.

Note: Although "hormonal regulation" is popularly mentioned, current scientific evidence does not conclusively confirm this effect.

🍵 Why do we use it in the White Matcha Blend?

At Matcha Colors, we formulated this blend with a beverage in mind:

• Gentle, natural and free of artificial stimulants.
• Rich in superfoods with a royal tradition.
• Inspired by drinks like the Macaccino , but lighter and more balanced.
• Easy to integrate into your daily routine, both hot and cold.

The result is our White Matcha : a functional blend that combines the benefits of Andean Maca with a delicate and creamy flavor.

This blend is ideal for:

• People sensitive to caffeine.
• Morning routines focused on stable energy.
• Daily well-being, without peaks or falls.
• Lovers of healthy drinks and modern superfoods .

🌍 Andean Maca + Matcha Colors: mindful nutrition with authentic roots

Our mission is to respect the history of the ingredients while adapting them to a modern lifestyle. Every spoonful of White Matcha Blend is a bridge between ancestral Andean knowledge and modern creativity.