Rarely do we come across a drink that has so many benefits, but here we are! Powdered matcha tea is amazing!
We all know that matcha has become a serious trend in pop culture. Wherever you go, you’ll see matcha, whether it's a new drink or a flavor of ice cream. For those who don’t know, powdered matcha tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, like green tea. What makes matcha so special and why are so many people obsessed with it? Well, there are some benefits of matcha that may actually make you want to quit coffee altogether and make the switch.
You’d be surprised to know that there is actually caffeine in matcha. So if you drink coffee solely for the purpose of the energy it gives you, matcha may be a good alternative to try. On average, an 8oz cup of matcha has about 45-60 milligrams of caffeine. This is still less than a cup of coffee, but the benefits outweigh that.
Switching to matcha can help prevent cell damage by providing your body with antioxidants. Matcha is very rich in catechins which is a compound found in teas that act as a natural antioxidant. Antioxidants can actually help stabilize harmful free radicals in your body. These free radicals can damage cells and cause chronic diseases.
Matcha is packed with compounds, some that have been linked to cancer prevention in some studies. Matcha is especially high in epigallocatechin-3-gallate. This is a type of catechin that has been shown to have powerful anti-cancer properties.
There has been research showing that the compounds in matcha may actually boost your brain function. This can also be boosted by the amount of caffeine you find in the powder itself. It also contains a compound called L-theanine. This compound alters the effects of caffeine which is proven to promote alertness and help avoid the crash in energy levels that tend to follow when you consume caffeine.
Most people know that green tea is known to promote weight loss because of its metabolism boosting compounds. Matcha powder is known to act as a slight appetite suppressant, making it a great alternative to your morning coffee when you’re trying to follow a new diet.
There are so many benefits to drinking powdered matcha tea, it almost seems crazy not to give it a try! You may find that you actually like it much more than regular coffee. Try it out and add it to your normal diet routine for some extra benefits we could all use.
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