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Matcha

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Matcha

Matcha (from the Japanese roots ” and cha, meaning “tea") is derived from the green tea leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, which is the same plant used to make green tea. However, matcha leaves are not steeped and discarded like typical green tea. Matsu, "to rub,

 

Instead, they are ground into a fine powder and mixed into a food or beverage of choice. Since the entire ground leaf is being consumed, rather than just its essence, the health benefits are thought to be compounded.

 

Many of green tea's beneficial effects are thought to be related to antioxidants called catechins. These naturally occurring antioxidants are found in tea leaves, wine, cocoa, coffee, and berries.

 

Ayurvedically, Matcha is bitter and astringent, with drying and mobile actions and cooling. However, it benefits all three doshas but can also be imbalanced for all in excess.

 

Its mild caffeine content promotes awareness, focus, concentration, and energy without creating anxiety. It also benefits brain function, reduces weight, improves circulation, regulates blood pressure and oxygenation, and is a powerful antioxidant that reduces free radicals. Furthermore, it slows blood sugar conversion, is antidiabetic, builds cartilage and bone mass, and is a arthritic.

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