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What is it and how is it produced?
Matcha is high-quality variety of green tea in powder formIt is produced from shrubs whose leaves are called tenchaThe harvest is done by hand to ensure the leaf qualityUnlike other varieties of green tea, tencha leaves are steamed to preserve their flavor and nutritional content. The leaves are then ground into granite mills and this is how the green powder that is the raw material for Matcha tea is produced.
Matcha green tea has become quite popular lately. Matcha means powdered tea. It contains 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea and this is because we consume the entire tea leaf and not just the infusion. Unlike green tea, in matcha tea the leaves of the plant, before harvesting, are shaded and this change in sunlight increases the levels of chlorophyll which is rich in nutrients. Once harvested, the leaves are steamed to stop fermentation which would reduce these elements. After drying, they are ground with stones and give us a bright green powder. Because matcha is made from high-quality tea, it is a more potent source of nutrients than green tea. In addition to the vitamins and minerals it contains, matcha is rich in antioxidants that protect against heart disease and cancer, better regulate blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and have anti-aging properties. In addition to polyphenols (antioxidants), matcha also contains a substance called EGCG, which has been shown to boost metabolism and slow the growth of cancer cells.
Matcha contains a hundred times more antioxidants than regular green tea. It is good for balancing metabolism, memory, skin and hair, while also stimulating the body and having a fat-burning effect.
- Matcha is about 10 times stronger than regular green tea.
- Its antioxidant properties are higher than those of blueberries, 100 times more powerful than vitamin C and 25 times more active than vitamin E.
- Matcha contains 70 times more antioxidants than fresh orange juice and 9 times more beta carotene than spinach. It also contains sufficient amounts of fiber as well as all the necessary vitamins and minerals for good health.
How to Use Matcha
Obviously the most popular way to enjoy matcha is by drinking it plain dissolved in cold water. Matcha has earned the title “Japanese espresso” due to its nutritional content and the fact that the ground leaves themselves are consumed instead of brewing them. Matcha can also be used to add green tea flavor to various drinks and foods. You could add it to a smoothie or frozen yogurt. The powder can be added to pastries or baked goods, giving them a distinctive herbaceous green color.
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