From Tencha to Matcha
How is the Tencha selection ground into fine Matcha powder? A look behind the scenes
So many advantages
Matcha has a long tradition in Japan and is the center of every tea ceremony.
It has been the trend drink in the United States for several years. And now outside the Asian-American community, the so-called champagne among teas is becoming increasingly popular. If you reduce your coffee consumption in the long term and switch to Matcha, you will quickly experience a noticeable effect.
L-theanin, an amino acid contained in the tea leaves, stimulates the emission of alpha waves in the brain that influence our mood, reducing stress and creating a feeling of relaxation and calm-without causing fatigue. In Matcha tea, the content of this amino acid is even higher than in other green teas.
The energy level after a cup of Matcha can last more than 6 hours. Although Matcha contains caffeine, no side effects occur after taking it that are typical of the condition after enjoying coffee. These include: hyperactivity, high blood pressure and nervousness. The energy push is stable because the caffeine is evenly distributed in the blood.
Catechins, which are rich in Matcha, have an antibacterial and antiviral effect and therefore strengthen the immune system. They also play a major role in protecting the skin against harmful solar radiation. A particularly strong antioxidant in Matcha is a Catechin derivative, called EGCG. This organic compound shows a strong anti-tumor effect and is a 100-strong antioxidant than vitamin C.
Matcha accelerates the body's metabolism, which leads to a 4-time fat burning. In contrast to other diets, Matcha is a natural dietary supplement that does not cause any side effects such as an increased heart rate or increased blood pressure.
Thanks to the high content of chlorophyll, the dye responsible for the green color of the leaves, Matcha can clean our body of toxins.
According to investigations, people who regularly drink Matcha have lower values of poor LDL cholesterol and higher values of the good HDL cholesterol. Men who drink Matcha show an 11% lower incidence of heart diseases than those who do not drink it (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2011). Since Matcha has a high concentration of many nutrients, the same applies here: the balance is the key.
A daily amount of 1 to a maximum of 2 cups of Matcha supplies the body with the perfect nutrient boost.