There’s no doubt about it – all tea leaves are good for you, but matcha is even better. Matcha is unlike any other tea because the entire tea leaf is ground fine into a power, which means in contains more vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and powerful antioxidants than loose leaf tea. For example, one cup of prepared matcha has the nutritional equivalent of 10 cups of brewed green tea.
Here are some of the unique health benefits of matcha green tea:
Antioxidants are chemical compounds that help to prevent chronic disease and combat the effects of aging – they play a critical role in your body’s natural defenses and have the power to neutralize cancer-causing free radical cells. Antioxidants have also been shown to slow cognitive deterioration in older adults and improve information processing.
Matcha us abundant in a uniquely potent class of antioxidants known as catechins, which typically aren’t found in other foods. Over 60% of the catechins in matcha are EGCg (epigallocatechin gallate), which has known for its cancer-fighting properties.
The more antioxidants you have, the better equipped your body is to fight against the effects of disease, pollution, aging and well, life in general. A daily matcha experience can help you feel balanced and vibrant – like your best self in both mind and body.