Matcha is the ground green tea used in the Japanese tea ceremony, it is a type of green tea that is made by taking young tea leaves and grinding them into a bright green powder, thus drawing out all the nutrients from the leaf.
Matcha, like other green teas, contains a class of antioxidants called catechins and is rich in a catechin called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is believed to have cancer-fighting effects in the body. Studies have linked green tea to a variety of health benefits.
Benefits
Strengthens our defences..It has a diuretic effect. Accelerates metabolism and helps us to lose weight.Rich in antioxidants as we consume the crushed leaf and not infused (it is said that 20 times more than green tea). Favours concentration and mental clarity thanks to its L-theanine. Vitamins A,B1,B2,C, and E. Purifying. Gives you clean energy. It is anti-inflammatory. Improves intestinal transit.Uses
Matcha tea is not only used as an infusion, but also in the kitchen to prepare various dishes. As it can be diluted in water and also provides an intense green colour, it is used in pastries: cakes, truffles, biscuits, ice cream, milkshakes… The following desserts stand out: matcha tea ice cream, truffles and mochi, yokan (jelly with azuki), matcha latte (prepared with almond milk). In cooking, it can be found in: breads, creams, soups, batter.
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