Make your life healthier with Matcha Powder, Better than drinking brewed Green Tea.
Japan as we know is very famous for its tea-drinking culture. A culture that has been around for centuries, has produced a variety of beverages derived from tea leaves. Sencha, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Bancha, and so on are some of the names of teas in japan but among all variety of teas, Matcha is green tea in a form of powder.
Do you know, even though we brew tea and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, not all of the healthy content is out in that cup. In order to get that full tea benefit content, the only way is to drink it as a whole. And to do this, the Japanese processed their green tea leaves in a form of fine powder. Now, By making it into powder or matcha, we can feel all the benefits of green teas as a whole. The vitamins, Antioxidants, Minerals, and amino acids they contain can be utilized.
With its fragrance and distinguishable unique taste. Not just by drinking, today Matcha powder is mixed into food recipes such as ice creams, cakes, and puddings. Creating a punchy taste mixed with a slight touch of bitterness giving a pleasant savory ending. Which makes Matcha powder irresistible.
Now for the long-awaited list, here are 6 benefits you can get when you consume Matcha;
1. Matcha Fights Cancer & Protects Against HIV
Matcha contains Catechin EGCg (Epigallocatechin gallate), an antioxidant substance that fights cancers. These Catechins also help to cleanse your body from chemicals, radiation, UV rays, and pollution that can damage cells and DNA.
2. Prevents aging and Chronic Diseases
Matcha has great content of anti-oxidant. Based on research conducted by tuft university USA using the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) method, matcha’s anti-oxidant content has outperformed the content of pomegranates and blueberries. This means, that the oxygen content can help anyone to prevent aging and prevent chronic diseases. Not just that, high oxygen intake can promote better sleep at night.
3. Energy booster
Believe it or not, the caffeine content within matcha is beneficial for everyone for an energy boost without causing nervousness.
4. Calorie Burner
Matcha drink consists of ZERO CALORIE. It tastes great and it’s fat-free!
5. Strongest Toxin cleaner
The color green comes from chlorophyll which has great benefits on detoxification. Scientist shows that chlorophyll is able to cleanse heavy iron effect within our body and believe it or not, matcha powder consists of more chlorophyll than regular brewed green sencha / green tea.