I love matcha
..and why you should give it a try π
Matcha has skyrocketed in popularity lately, with matcha shots,
lattes, teas, and even desserts appearing everywhere from health stores
to coffee shops. Like green tea, matcha comes from the Camellia sinensis
plant. However, itβs grown differently and has a unique nutrient
profile. Farmers grow matcha by covering their tea plants 20β30 days
before harvest to avoid direct sunlight. This increases chlorophyll
production, boosts the amino acid content, and gives the plant a darker
green hue. Once the tea leaves are harvested, the stems and veins are
removed and the leaves are ground up into a fine powder known as matcha.
Matcha contains the nutrients from the entire tea leaf, which results in
a greater amount of caffeine and antioxidants than typically found in
green tea. Studies of matcha and its components have unearthed a variety
of benefits, showing that it can help protect the liver, promote heart
health, and even aid in weight loss.