Matcha : The Magic Drink for your Heart
What is matcha?
Matcha tea is a type of green tea that grinds young tea leaves into a bright green powder. Then stir the powder with hot water. This is different from ordinary green tea, in which the leaves are immersed in water and then taken out.
The best matcha powder comes from Japan, where it has been cultivated for centuries and is part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Drinking brewed green tea is "a bit like boiling spinach, stirring the spinach, and then just drinking water." "You will get nutrition, but you will throw away the some part." Matcha, you are drinking the whole tea.
Matcha leaves grow on green tea bushes in the shade. Shading increases the chlorophyll content in the leaves, which makes them bright green and rich in nutrients.
Pick the leaves by hand, removing the stems and veins. Traditionally, the leaves are ground into an ultra-fine powder with granite.It takes an hour to grind the leaves, and it is done in the dark to protect the nutrients.
A 2014 study examined 25 randomized controlled trials on the link between tea and blood pressure and reported that when people drink tea, especially green tea, their blood pressure drops significantly after 12 weeks. A 2011 study reported that drinking green tea seems to be related to lowering bad LDL cholesterol levels, but more research is needed. Because matcha is a type of green tea, they may have similar benefits, but there is not enough research to prove this.
High-quality matcha is bright green and smooth. Regular matcha is yellow and grainy to the touch. This is the hardest leaf on the tea tree, "Cheadle said." The quality of the leaves will affect the taste. "Good matcha is not bitter at all; it has a slightly sweet taste." Matcha is higher in caffeine content than usual green tea, but the caffeine content is higher than in coffee.
Lead in green tea has always been a problem. "Green tea is like a sponge that sucks lead," Cooperman said. " we have found that the content of green tea is high, which is interesting."
How to prepare matcha powder tea?
Matcha powder and hot water should be mixed. It is recommended that you use a tea strainer to sift the matcha into the bowl to avoid lumps. Then add warm water and beat well. (Traditionally, bamboo whisk is used called a chasen.)
matcha latte good for you
Smoothies create a sparkling tea that can be poured into a cup. Some people add powder to other hot liquids, such as milk, to make a bright green latte. Shake it into a drink like water or a smoothie. It can also be added to other foods, such as bread and cakes, because of its colour and taste. You can enjoy making matcha lattes.
Side effects of Matcha Powder tea:
Green tea and matcha are both considered healthy and safe to consume, but caffeine sensitive individuals should be aware that both contain significant amounts of stimulants.
