What is Matcha Powder anyway? Where does it come from and why the
current interest in more and more gourmet coffee shops as a drink
choice? With more and more coffee drinkers choosing Matcha as their
drink of choice, what is it about this new coffee alternative that has
people asking why?
The health benefits of Matcha are intriguing.
Matcha has at least three times greater the quantity of EGCG available
from other commercially available green teas. In 2003, researchers at
the University of Colorado found this to be the case. This benefit is
due to the fact that the complete leaf is digested, as compared to
steeping water and the bagged teas people are most commonly accustomed
to drinking. You will find much higher potency of antioxidants,
catechins and chlorophyll in Matcha Green Tea Powder.
There is
scientific evidence now discovered that suggests, theanine, which is
present in Matcha Green Tea Powder could help to reduce or control
mental stress responses. A study by Kao et al (2000), reported the
following: "We found that EGCG (found in Matcha Green Tea) significantly
reduced food intake and body weight." This shows us how Matcha Green
Tea works to suppress your appetite through regulating hormones such as
Leptin which will tell your brain that you are satisfied and full.
Additionally, a recent publication by the American Society of Clinical
Nutrition found that regular consumption of quality Matcha Green Tea
enhances the efficiency of the human body in utilizing energy. The
research showed that the daily energy expenditure rate of adults
increases 35-45% with regular consumption of Matcha Green Tea.
Matcha
originated in the Tang Dynasty of China in (618-907) The Chinese and
the Zen Buddhists brought the powdered tea to Japan in (1191) by the
monk Eisai. The same tea used to make gyokuro is made from shade-grown
tea leaves to make Matcha. It can take up to one hour to grind just 30
grams of Matcha powder, this is one of the reasons it costs a little bit
more than loose leaf teas.
The taste of Matcha Green Tea Powder
is another reason so many have made the switch, not just because of the
health benefits, but the taste is unique and can be consumed in a
variety of ways from everything like smoothies to lattes and even used
in baking. There are so many ways to consume Matcha that it makes for an
increasing recipe collection.
You can usually find 2 grades of
Matcha, the ceremonial grade, of tea, which is used in Japanese tea
ceremonies, this tea is more expensive, to culinary grades, which are
used in Lattes, smoothies and baking recipes, which is less expensive.
Regardless, this tea is good for you and tastes great as well.
Jake Roberts is product development manager for 4 Diamond Marketing Systems and currently is writing about Matcha Green Tea Powder
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