TEMPEST TEA LAUNCHES MATCHA BEVERAGES

November, 2005 - Dallas, Tx. –- Matcha, the Japanese green tea ground to a fine powder, has been thought for centuries to have incredible health and healing properties. It has been used in Japan and China in traditional green tea ceremonies since the 1800’s. Scientists today have confirmed that Matcha is unparalleled in its health benefits. Daily consumption contributes to the body’s power to fight disease and to increase metabolism, leading to weight loss, and more energy.
Tempest Tea is proud to announce the launch of three innovative and healthy Matcha Drinks – Matcha Latte, Matcha Bubble Tea and Matcha Lemonade.

“Every day we deliver on our mission, Drinking to Improve Life, by bringing healthy, great tasting tea beverages to the market place. With our new line of Matcha beverages we continue to lead the pack on innovative healthy beverages and maximize our ability to deliver on that mission while satisfying the individual taste preferences of our customers, ” said Jody Rudman, co-founder of Tempest Tea.

Tempest Tea’s Matcha and Matcha Lemonade are available for sale at the Tempest Tea, in Dallas or at www.tempesttea.com. During the month of October, Tempest Tea is donating 10% of all green tea sales, including Matcha, to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer research.

Tempest Tea, a market leader in premium teas, offers a full line of tea blends and healthy beverages including Organic/Fair Trade CertifiedTM teas, chai teas and herbal boosts. Tempest Tea is located at 5600 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 111, Dallas TX 75209. Additional information is available at 214-351-4TEA (4832) or www.tempesttea.com.