Benefits of Green Matcha Tea
The first amazing benefit of MGT (Matcha Green Tea) is that just one cup provides over 5 times as many antioxidants as any other food-the highest rated by the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) method.
2. Loaded with Catechin, EGCgYou may have already heard that not all antioxidants are created equal. Green tea contains a specific set of organic compounds known as catechins. Among antioxidants, catechins are the most potent and beneficial. One specific catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) makes up 60% of the catechins in MGT. Out of all the antioxidants, EGCg is the most widely recognized for its cancer fighting properties. Scientists have found that Matcha Green Tea contains over 100 times more EGCg than any other tea on the market.3. Enhances CalmFor over a millennium, Chinese Daoist and Japanese Zen Buddhist monks have used it as a means to relax and meditate while remaining alert. Now we know that this higher state of consciousness is due to the amino acid L-Theanine contained in the leaves used to make it. L-Theanine promotes the production of alpha waves I the brain which induces relaxation without the inherent drowsiness caused by other 'downers."4. Boots Memory and ConcentrationAnother side effect of L-Theanine is the production of dopamine and serotonin. These two chemicals serve to enhance mood, improve memory, and promote better concentration -something that can benefit everyone!5. Increases Energy Levels and EnduranceSamurai, the noble warriors of medieval and early-modern Japan, drank MGT before going into battle due to the tea's energizing properties. While all green tea naturally contains Matcha Tee caffeine, the energy boost received from Matcha is largely due to its unique combination of other nutrients. The increased endurance from a cup of Match Green Tea can last up to 6 hours and because of the effects of L-Theanine, Matcha drinkers experience none of the usual side effects of stimulants such as nervousness and hypertension. Its good, clean energy.6. Burns CaloriesDrinking it has also been shown to increase metabolism and help the body burn fat about four times faster than average. Further studies have eve suggested that the nutrients in Matcha may have the ability to inhibit the attacks of HIV on human T-cells.
9. Improves CholesterolResearchers aren't entirely certain how the tea has such a positive effect on cholesterol, however studies of different populations have shown that people who drink Matcha Green Tea on a regular basis have lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol while at the same time displaying higher levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. Men who drink it are about 11% less likely to develop heart disease than those who don't drink Matcha.10. Amazing FlavorDrinking something just because it's healthy can be a lot like swallowing medicine. It's unpleasant and you dread it, but you feel obligated to do it. After all, it's good for you... right? Sure, but wouldn't you rather look forward to improving your overall well being? Of course you would!Fortunately, unlike a lot of other teas, which require sugar milk, or lemon to make them palatable to the average consumer, Matcha is absolutely wonderful all by itself. Its crisp vegetative notes are complimented by the savory taste of the L-Theanine amino acid making Matcha a tea that is truly unique in every way.
