The popularity of matcha has skyrocketed over the years, making it a popular ingredient not only in drinks but in desserts and dishes too! This much-loved tea from Japan, is a crowd favourite because of its smooth umami flavour as well as its nutritional benefits.
Matcha is often confused with brewed green tea. While both are of green tea origins, matcha is powdered green tea which is made into a solution when mixed with liquid. Unlike traditional brewed green tea where the tea leaves are discarded, matcha is a drink consisting of green tea leaves.
Hence, making it a more potent source of nutrients. Matcha contains antioxidants such as catechins and polyphenols which is believed to have many health benefits including:
#1 Helping to prevent heart diseases.
#2 Reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
#3 May help to lower levels of bad cholesterol.
#4 Just like green tea, matcha has a small amount of caffeine too.
#5 Could enhance brain function by increasing memory and attention.
