Matcha Green Tea Benefits
by Jodi MacKinnon (QFG)

5 Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea

Green tea is brewed and consumed all over the world because of its remarkable health benefits. But what about matcha green tea? Matcha is essentially another variety of green tea and holds the same powerful benefits as regular green tea.

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HISTORY

The practice of preparing and consuming powdered tea such as matcha was first made popular by Chinese Zen Buddhist monks over 900 years ago. This ritual was shared with the Japanese in the 11th century and it was used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies from there on out. Matcha is grown and prepared differently from regular green tea. Matcha is shade-grown whereas green tea is grown in the sun during the first few weeks of harvest. By growing matcha in the shade, the chlorophyll content level is increased.

HOW MATCHA IS MADE

Matcha is made by harvesting young tea leaves and grinding them into a powder form. It will appear bright green once it is done. The powder is then mixed with hot water and then whisked. Green tea leaves are infused in water and then removed, but with matcha, the entire tea leaf is consumed. Both green tea and matcha have caffeine but matcha has a larger amount of it. Just don’t overdo it if you are highly sensitive to caffeine. Matcha is highly concentrated with antioxidants, so one cup of matcha green tea can be three times more beneficial than green tea.

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BOOST OF ENERGY. Feeling a bit scattered or slow lately when it comes to planning, organizing, working on projects or just in general? Matcha has been known to boost brain function and even enhance overall mood.

ANTIOXIDANTS. Matcha is rich in catechins. Catechins are a specific type of plant compounds that are found in tea and are strong natural antioxidants. Antioxidants can fight off numerous diseases like cancer and heart disease.

DETOXIFY. Detoxify your liver health by drinking matcha. Matcha has been known to assist in clearing the liver of toxins and protect it from other foreign evils that may enter the body.

HEALTHY DIET. Matcha has also been known to be an excellent addition to a healthy diet and exercise program. It contains very little calories; therefore, it is a great alternative to sodas and sugary drinks. It may even speed up your metabolism and can keep you hydrated which offers more help with weight loss.

DIABETIC FRIENDLY. It can lower bad cholesterol and blood sugar levels. This makes matcha green tea the perfect beverage option for those that live with diabetes.

What do you think? Will you try a cup of match soon? You can’t go wrong here. If you find it hard to adjust to the grassy flavour, add a little honey or maple syrup.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

About Jodi MacKinnon (QFG)

Qualifirst’s COO, Jodi loves cooking and baking, taking raw ingredients and turning them into something that is absolutely delicious, with just the right flavour balance, is one of her favourite pastimes.


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