7 Health Benefits of Matcha Tea

Matcha tea has many benefits. You can use it is a tea, latte or even in desserts. It has become very popular for young and old alike.

Some of the health benefits are:

1. High in antioxidants – Matcha contains a concentrated amount of antioxidants, which may reduce cell damage and prevent chronic disease.
2. May help protect the liver – Some studies have shown that matcha could prevent liver damage and decrease the risk of liver disease. However, additional studies are needed to look at the effects on humans in the general population.
3. Boosts brain function – Matcha has been shown to improve attention, memory, and reaction time. It also contains caffeine and L-theanine, which can improve several aspects of brain function.
4. May help prevent cancer – Test tube and animal studies have found that the compounds in matcha may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
5. May promote heart health – Studies show that green tea and matcha can decrease several heart disease risk factors.
6. Helps you lose weight – Some studies show that green tea extract helps increase metabolism and fat burning, both of which may aid weight loss.
7. Matcha tea is very easy to prepare – There are many ways to prepare matcha, so you can choose the one you like best. It can also be incorporated into a range of different recipes.

Matcha Green Tea Latte (Hot or Iced)

Ingredients:

• 1 Tsp Matcha Green Tea Powder
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 3 Tbsp Warm Water
• 250 ml Cold Milk or 300 ml Hot Almond Milk

How to Prepare:

• Spoon the Matcha Green Tea Powder and the honey into a mug or cup
• Add the warm water and mix with a spoon or with a frother whisk until it is a smooth dark green paste to ensure no lumps form
• Warm the milk in a small saucepan and pour into the mug until nearly full. Use cold milk for an iced latte.
• Use a frother whisk to mix the past and milk together until smooth and light green in colour.
• If you so wish, you can add a few sprinkles of Matcha Green Tea Powder on the top for decoration…or add ice for an extra cold iced latte.