Today I was on a search for loose matcha powder because I want a thicker tea than what I can get from using tea bags. I came across a great site called “TeazOnline.com”. They had more info about the health benefits of drinking matcha as well as the benefits of drinking green tea in general. This is from their website:
Because the leaves themselves are imbibed, brewed Matcha contains higher concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants than most other teas, green, herbal, or otherwise. According to researches done in Japan, brewed Matcha contains nearly 10 times the polyphenols and antioxidants of regular teas, 2 times the antioxidants of a glass of red wine, approximately 9 times the beta-carotene of spinach, and 4 times that of carrots.
Wow. Not only that, but also:
- Significantly increases energy (over 8 to 10 hours) without the caffeine “jitters”.
- Improves mental alertness (L-theanine component)
- Increases calmness and reduces stress (L-theanine component)
- Boosts metabolic rate by 35-40%
- Powerful “Anti-Aging” activity due to the super-charged antioxidants
- Lowers blood pressure
- Decreases level of LDL or “bad”cholesterol
- Minimizes symptoms of PMS
- “Super” cancer-fighting and cancer-preventative activity (due to extremely high levels of polyphenols and catechins)
- Eases constipation due to high level of easily absorbable dietary fiber
- Stabilizes blood sugar levels
- Powerful anti-biotic and anti-viral activity
- Strong blood detoxifier and alkalyzer, due to the high Chlorophyll content
Naturally, I put in my order after reading all of that! I can’t wait to receive my shipment! I usually drink green tea lattes with soymilk, so I will probably brew a strong tea with a small amount of hot water and then add a packet of splenda and some soymilk. Yum!
