What Are The Health Benefits of Matcha Tea?
Matcha is becoming increasingly popular, while green tea has long been a recommended part of a healthy diet. Matcha is a green tea made by taking young tea leaves and grinding them into a bright green powder. The powder is then whisked with hot water.
The matcha tea comes from the plant Camellia sinens is and has a unique nutritional value. Matcha is very similar to green tea but contains more antioxidants and caffeine, with a long list of health benefits. Matcha is finely powdered tea and tastes much better than regular green tea. It has fresh and sharp vegetal notes with a lovely creamy element to it. At Glo Power Teas, Auckland, Meiko Matcha ceremonial Organic Tea is brought to you from, Uji region, Japan. Major health benefits of matcha tea are briefly explained below.
1: Mood booster –L-theanine helps to boost the production of dopamine and possibly serotonin in certain situations, which are feel-good brain hormones. This may lead to a better mood, and you could potentially enjoy cognitive benefits, like improved memory and concentration.Studies in humans found that plant components in matcha tea may improve mood and performance, while caffeine improved performance and energy.
2: Helps detoxifies the body — The body has a natural detoxification system to remove toxins from the body, the liver is the first line of defence in this process. It converts toxic substances into harmful substances so they can be released into the bloodstream and then removed from the body through urination. The liver needs oxygen to function efficiently, and compared with other types of tea leaves, matcha contains a higher level of antioxidant chlorophyll, which helps carry more oxygen to tissues and organs.
3: Helps fighting cancer –Matcha tea contains a unique, potent class of antioxidants known as catechin, which are not found in other foods. In particular, the catechin EGCg provides potent cancer-fighting properties.Since over 60% of the catechins in matcha are EGCg, a daily matcha regime can help restore and preserve your body as an integral well-being in balance.
4: Support weight loss — It is a great addition to a weight loss program by tackling the problem from both sides. Matcha boosts metabolism and burn fat and calories fast. At the same time, it does not put any stress on your body. It doesn’t raise blood pressure or heart rate, making it a safe alternative to questionable quick fixesor pharmaceuticals ridden with side effects.A study found that consuming bamboo matcha whisk can increase thermogenesis.
5: Meiko Matcha Can Rejuvenate your skin — matcha is also famous for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants. The EGCG one of the most effective catechins found in matcha can decrease the effects of sunburn and reduces the metabolic changes in your skin that lead to aging and wrinkles. The latest cutting-edge research has found: The brewable green teas were found to have between 25 to 86 milligrams of EGCG per serving while the most potent matcha products provided anywhere from 17 milligrams to 109 milligrams. That is to say, matcha tea contains 2–3 times more EGCG components.
You can also make use of rich green colour matcha powder for baking, cooking and even cocktail mixing for a naturally green treat.
