Matcha

Also Known As : Maccha

Technical Name : Camellia sinensis.

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It tastes a little bitter but vegetal, and it can be very smooth, and sometimes even buttery or creamy.

Usage Tips

Matcha can be added to cakes, desserts and granola bars.
It should be stored in the fridge, once it’s opened. Store it in an air tight container.

Description

Matcha is a finely ground, bright emerald- green tea powder which is made from small green tea leaves that have been steamed briefly, then dried, and are used to make tea and as a flavoring in desserts. Matcha is prepared from a high-quality shade-grown leaf known as tencha. It is made by removing the stems and veins from tencha and stonegrinding the rest of the leaf to make a powder. Matcha tea is traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony.

Health benefits

Chlorophyll present in matcha helps to detoxify the body.⁽¹⁾
It leads to absorption of catechin in the tissues of the eye, which helps to prevent blindness caused by cataracts.⁽¹⁾
It helps to improves cognition.⁽¹⁾
It is beneficial for the people who are suffering from type-2 diabetes.⁽¹⁾
It also helps to improve heart health.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Matcha should have a bright green color. Avoid matcha that are only light green in color or appear dull. It should be fine in texture. Look for packaging that is airtight and opaque.

Note

Matcha contains some amount of caffeine which may trigger allergic reactions and these reactions may include diarrhea, cardiac arrhythmia, and irritable bowel syndrome.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) http://organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/matcha-tea.html

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