Tea has been recognized as a good medicine from ancient times and its health benefits have been proven by recent research. Matcha allows the human body to intake tea as a form of powder rather than brewed tea, which makes absorption of water-insoluble ingredients possible, and this is what makes matcha special. Matcha is also gaining attention as a super food overseas, just like chia seeds, acai and quinoa.
Ingredients in Matcha
Catechins |
- anti-oxidative effect
- reduction of blood cholesterol level
- suppression of blood pressure/blood sugar level
- anti-allergy effect
- suppression of body fat accumulation
- antibacterial effect
- deodorization effect
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Vitamin C |
- anti-oxidative effect
- anti-tumor effect
- immunopotentiative action
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Chlorophyll |
- deodorization effect
- anti-tumor effect
- stimulates the metabolism
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Dietary fiber |
- prevention of constipation
- anti-tumor, diabetes, heart disease effect
- improving liver function
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Caffeine |
- drowsiness prevention
- fatigue recovery
- stimulates the metabolism
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β - carotene |
- anti-oxidative effect
- anti-tumor effect
- immunopotentiative action
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Vitamin E |
- anti-oxidative effect
- anti-tumor effect
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Source: Cha no Jiten (Encyclopedia of Tea), Asakura Publishing Co., Ltd.