Matcha- Youth Powder

SUPREEMA DAS
Sep 11, 2024
2 min read

Matcha tea is a powdered form of Japanese green tea (Camellia sinensis) used in the traditional tea ceremony and in various food products in Japan, and it has been gaining global popularity recently. Matcha comes in a powdered form, hence, the leaf is consumed completely, while in other types of tea that come in loose leaf form, the extraction of the soaked leaves is consumed. The traditional way to grow Japanese green tea is by covering the tea bushes using bamboo mats to shade the leaves from direct sunlight for the majority of the growth period.

After that, only the high-grade young tea leaves are selected and immediately steamed briefly to prevent their oxidation. Then their stems, veins and impurities are removed. This process allows the plant to produce higher amounts of amino acids and bioactive compounds like chlorophyll and theanine, giving matcha tea its characteristic vibrant green color and non-bitter taste. The leaves are then ground with a ceramic mill to produce a fine powder, that is whisked with water at a relatively low temperature (70–80 °C) to make a creamy and frothy beverage.

Shading of the plants during the growth period enhances the processes of synthesis and accumulation of biologically active compounds, including theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Green tea contains four main catechins, i.e., (−)-epicatechin (EC), (−)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), (−)-epigallocatechin (EGC) and (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), of which the latter is the most active and abundant and matcha is their best condensed source.

Benefits :

Matcha is rich in catechins, a class of plant compounds in tea that act as natural antioxidants. Antioxidants help stabilize harmful free radicals, compounds that can damage cells and cause chronic disease.

The liver is vital to health and plays a central role in flushing out toxins, metabolizing drugs, and processing nutrients. Some studies have found that matcha may help protect the health of your liver.

Some research shows that several of the components in matcha could help enhance brain function.

Matcha contains some compounds that have been linked to cancer prevention in test tubes and animal studies.

Green tea consumption has been linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, compared with coffee, and some studies have suggested it might help lower the risk of high blood pressure and other complications in people with heart disease.

Green tea is well known for its ability to enhance weight loss and often features in weight loss supplements.