Matcha Powder

The historical roots of green tea and matcha trace back to ancient East Asia, particularly China and Japan, where these beverages have been integral to traditional medicine and culture for centuries.

What is Matcha Tea

Matcha tea is a powdered form of Japanese green tea (Camellia sinensis).

Matcha is considered a high-grade green tea due to its high content of amino acids and caffeine and low content of catechins in contrast to other popular types of green tea.

Taste

The taste profile for matcha is unique, with a rich and complex umami, fresh green, roast, and vegetable-like taste sensations

Health Benefits

Matcha contains vitamin C, a powerful exogenous antioxidant that boosts the human immune system. It ranges from 32.12 to 44.8 mg/L, alongside original green tea, which has half of this amount.

Polyphenols in matcha have anti-inflammatory effects, while the amino acid L-theanine and caffeine have been associated with improved concentration and alertness. Antioxidants and polyphenols may help improve insulin sensitivity.

Matcha contains Rutin which is an antioxidant included in the polyphenol group; it has anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties. Rutin additionally helps to lower blood pressure.Catechins in matcha perform the same function.

Caffeine Content

The caffeine content in Matcha is higher than other green teas. The caffeine content range is 18.9–44.4 mg/g in matcha, while in other green teas is 11.3–24.67 mg/g

How to Use Matcha

• Whisk into hot water for matcha tea, or into warm or hot milk to make a matcha latte
• Blend it into a fruit smoothie and juices
• Use it in salad dressing
• Add it to cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt or porridge
• Add it to baked goods like cookies, brownies, or cupcakes for a pop of color and flavor

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