Health Benefits of Matcha
Matcha Green Tea has been consumed for centuries by Buddhist Monks, Samurai Warriors, and millions of the Japanese population. The reason they keep drinking it is because of all the amazing health benefits it provides simply by drinking it once a day. The green tea leaf is world-renowned for it's weight loss benefits, antioxidant content, energy boosting properties, and much more. However, the regular way of brewing green tea, which is merely soaking the leaves in hot water, and then discarding them, does not do justice to the benefits of this amazing plant.
Matcha Green Tea is a fine powdered form of shade grown green tea leaves. This means you consume the entire leaf and your body can benefit from all of its nutritional properties. Premium grades of matcha contain only the finest green tea leaves in the world. They undergo the most careful and meticulous growing, harvesting, and preparation procedures that have been passed down by generation.
Source: Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, Lipophillic and Hydrophillic Antioxidant Capacities of Common Foods in the US.
Antioxidant Powerhouse Antioxidants are naturally occurring chemicals in food that help your body fight diseases, prevent aging, and ensure your body is operating at it's peak potential. When it comes to natural antioxidant content, matcha is at the top of the list. The ORAC value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) measures the amount of antioxidants per serving of a given food. Matcha Green tea contains an incredible 1384 units of antioxidants -- 14x the antioxidants of blueberries, and 6x the antioxidants of dark chocolate. One cup of matcha tea has 12 times the antioxidants of a cup of regular green tea!
An Extended Boost of Energy Every serving of matcha contains approximately 30mg of natural caffeine. Even though this is much less than a cup of coffee (which contains up to 200mg of caffeine), matcha drinkers will experience an extended, clean boost of energy that can last 6-8 hours. No jitters, no nervousness, and no crash. All of this thanks to matcha's minimal amount of caffeine and it's almost magical mix of amino acids which help keep you calm, focused, and energized throughout the day. Historians report that Samurai Warriors often drank Matcha before entering battle…
Burn Fat All Day Long A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates that matcha green tea extract has unique thermogenic properties that promote increased fat oxidation. The study found that consuming matcha green tea increased thermogenesis (the rate your body burns calories) from 10% to 40% of daily energy use. Drinking a cup of matcha before physical activity resulted in 25% more fat burning during the activity. Matcha gently boosts your metabolism and burns fat without any negative side effects to your body. There is no increased blood pressure or increased heart rate. Green tea is a safe, natural alternative to weight loss products with unproven and potentially dangerous ingredients. Drink matcha to enhance your body's ability to burn more efficiently.
Effortless Calm & Essential Focus Matcha was originally introduced in Japan to help with meditation practices. During long hours of sitting and intense meditation, Zen Buddhist monks would drink matcha to remain alert and focused, yet calm and relaxed. Matcha is rich in L-Theanine, a rare amino acid that effects the brain's functioning to promote a state of well-being, alertness, and relaxation. L-Theanine is common in all tea, but matcha has 5 times more than any other black or green tea. Known to extend the energy brought on by small amounts of caffeine, L-Theanine promotes concentration and focus without the nervous energy found in coffee or other energy drinks. It's time to replace your cup of coffee with matcha!
Incredible Protection Matcha contains many different types of antioxidants. There is a unique, potent set of antioxidants in green tea known as Catechins that aren't regularly found in other foods. In particular, matcha contains an abundant amount of the catechin EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is understood to provide exceptional protection against oxidative damage. University studies show it slows the growth of cancer cells, and can even help prevent them from forming in the first place. A study conducted at the University of Colorado in 2003 confirmed that drinking 1 cup of Matcha Green Tea has 137 times the amount of EGCG compared to a conventional cup of green tea. EGCG and other catechins found in matcha fight free radicals throughout your body; i.e., live longer.