China Matcha Tea

Matcha tea is a finely dispersed powdered unleavened green tea. The color can range from bright green to darker yellowish tones.

Matcha bright green powder differs from all other teas in one main feature – this tea is made from leaves that “ripen” in the shade.
A few weeks before harvesting, covered with dense dark nets, green tea leaves, which need to turn into matcha, grow more slowly and, unlike ordinary ones, absorb the maximum amount of amino acids. Until the moment of collection, the “storehouses” of theanine and catechin live in tea leaves, which are responsible for the beneficial properties of Matcha tea.

Theanine is considered a powerful, but at the same time gentle natural antidepressant and sedative. Catechin is a very powerful antioxidant that works to restore our body, and the epigallocatechin gallate contained in matcha lowers sugar levels and acts as an antibiotic.

Also, Matcha tea contains five times more chlorophyll than regular green tea. Chlorophyll has a tonic and antitumor effect, has wound-healing properties, promotes the regeneration of body tissues, improves bowel function and promotes the removal of toxins from the body.

The valuable properties of Matcha tea:

The health benefits of green tea in general have long been known all over the world. As for Matcha tea, the results of scientific studies have shown that the content of antioxidants and beneficial trace elements in it is many times higher than that of teas of other varieties. The benefits of this type of green tea affect different aspects of life.

Protection of body cells.

Due to the high content of catechins (especially epigallocatechin gallate), Matcha tea contributes to the effective protection of cells against the effects of free radicals. So the cardiovascular system is strengthened and the aging process is slowed down, protecting healthy cells of the body from changes and the destruction of free radicals. The antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate is very easily absorbed by the body, significantly superior in effectiveness to vitamins C and E, helps stimulate cell renewal and the process of rejuvenation, and also strengthens the immune system.

Liver protection.

According to scientists, green tea in general and Matcha tea in particular contributes to the prevention and treatment of liver diseases not related to alcohol intoxication.

Brain protection.

It has been scientifically proven that catechins effectively prevent the process of cell death. So the high content of catechins and other antioxidants in Matcha tea contributes to the prevention of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Matcha tea contains the amino acid L-theanine, which is a stimulant of brain function, a natural relaxant that occupies about half of the total. It stimulates brain activity and the production of hormones of joy (serotonin, dopamine), thereby improving memory, stress resistance and enhances brain activity.
Due to the fact that Matcha is a crushed concentrate that completely dissolves during the process of brewing tea, the content of L-theanine in one serving is much higher here than in any other variety of green tea and is absorbed in full.

Improving attention and memory.

Matcha tea contains a fairly large amount of caffeine. Judging by the numerous reviews of real people, the Matcha green tea variety invigorates no worse than coffee. Matcha tea is energizing due to its high caffeine content paired with L-theanine. Matcha tea stimulates brain activity, improves memory, significantly improves concentration, thereby increasing the amount of assimilated information in a short time, as well as improves mood.

Weight loss.

The antioxidants contained in Matcha tea accelerate metabolic processes and promote more efficient fat burning. Thus, moderate consumption of Matcha tea allows you to get rid of excess weight in a fairly short time, and metabolism is also normalized. Matcha tea increases the effectiveness of workouts, endurance and normalizes weight thanks to the highly effective L-carnitine of natural origin.

Normalization of pressure.

Matcha tea normalizes blood pressure. This is the proven positive effect of Matcha tea when it is regularly used with at least one cup of tea a day.

Prevention of cancer.

Matcha tea became the absolute champion in terms of beneficial properties due to the record content of a special substance – epigallocatechin-gallate 3, which is the most powerful antioxidant known to mankind. Its content in one cup of Matcha tea is commensurate with ten cups of ordinary green tea. With this substance that Matcha tea has been proven to be more effective in various stagnant and oncological processes.

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Usage of Matcha tea helps to reduce the risk of occurrence and development of cardiovascular diseases. Since the second element with a record content in matcha tea is caffeine. There is much more of it than in coffee. But, due to the rich composition of nutrients (in particular L-theanine), caffeine from Matcha is absorbed slowly and converted into energy without increasing pressure. At the same time, there is a passive soft training of the cardiovascular system.

Strengthening the immune system.

Matcha tea strengthens the immune system due to the high content of vitamin C and chlorophyll, which helps to resist inflammatory processes and dangerous bacteria.

Contraindications.

There are no obvious contraindications to the use of matcha tea. With the exception of moderation and recommendations not to drink it 4-6 hours before bedtime.
As well as any caffeinated drink, Matcha tea is not advisable for pregnant women and children under 12 years of age.

❗️It is important to know that despite all its useful qualities, Matcha is not a “magic pill” and cannot become an alternative to conservative treatment.