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 5 good reasons to drink matcha tea

Green tea concentrate, in the form of a very fine powder, is a cocktail of beneficial nutrients. According to some research, matcha tea improves heart health, skin, metabolism, and memory. It is also believed to destroy tumor cells.

5 good reasons to drink matcha tea

A central component of Japanese culture for over 800 years, matcha tea is a concentrate of nutrients. It contains up to 137 more antioxidants than green tea. This green powder is made from green tea leaves. These leaves are steamed, stone-ground into a very fine powder, and then stored in a space without light or oxygen to preserve their nutritional properties. It is therefore a pure green tea leaf powder, a true concentrate.

But is its current success a fad, or a consequence of its health benefits? Scientific research on this powder has only just begun, but the initial results are rather encouraging.


Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. And green tea could be the solution. According to a 2011 study cited by She knows, green tea consumption is associated with a decrease in bad cholesterol levels. Matcha has been linked to lower lipid levels that help harden and thicken artery walls and, as a result, increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular disease.


The skin

Thanks to its detoxifying properties, matcha moisturizes and exfoliates the skin and prevents acne. Chlorophyll, which protects the leaves from the sun and gives matcha its green color, cleanses the skin of toxins and protects it from chemicals that could make it vulnerable to blemishes and discoloration.


Cancer

The antioxidant of matcha is said to have anticancerous properties. Studies have shown that this nutrient interferes with certain processes involved in cell replication, causing the death of tumor cells. According to work carried out in 2018 at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom, matcha tea inhibits the spread of cancer stem cells, with no adverse effects in patients.


Metabolism

According to legend, Japan's samurai warriors used to drink matcha tea before battles because of its energizing properties. Indeed, in an article published in 2015, researchers revealed that the L-theanine present in matcha modifies the effects of caffeine, promoting sustained vigilance. The drink thus stimulates metabolism and increases energy expenditure during the day.


Memory

Japanese Buddhist monks have long used matcha to facilitate relaxation and alertness during meditation. A 2017 study by Wageningen University in the Netherlands showed that consuming matcha improves attention, reaction time, and memory. Other research, conducted at Monash University in Australia in 2006, suggests that L-theanine also produces dopamine and serotonin, which are used to improve mood, memory, and concentration.