The matcha tea is a variant of the more famous green tea, but in a more concentrated form. Thanks indeed to the way the plant is grown and the methods of consumption, the drink is rich in vitamins and beneficial properties.
In fact, during the preparation of the traditional green tea the leaves are used during infusion and then removed, while in the case of Matcha, the leaves are consumed in powder form, contributing to the absorption of antioxidants, vitamins, and proteins.
Nutritional properties of Matcha tea and Green tea
Now let's move on to the practical side, what are the substantial differences Matcha e between tea?
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If we examine a cup of the drink, we notice how the nutritional values of one and the other differ: for example, Matcha tea contains 21.6mg of potassium compared to 0.45mg of green tea, moreover, the proteins are 289mg against only 3.35mg of traditional Japanese tea.
But that's not all! Also regarding antioxidants, capable of neutralizing free radicals and protecting the body from them, matcha tea wins by providing 137 times more antioxidants than green tea.
«Good for the body but also for the mind»
"The heart of the tea ceremony consists of preparing a delicious cup of tea; arranging the charcoal so that it heats the water; placing the flowers as if they were in the garden; in summer serving it cold; in winter hot; doing everything ahead of time; preparing for the rain and giving every consideration to those you are with."
(Sen no Rikyū) matcha tea The ritual of preparing the.
is also a way to relax after a long day full of commitments. In Japan, the Matcha tea ceremony is seen as a true cornerstone of traditional culture, where the preparation of the drink transforms into an experience of mindfulness, respect, and attention. Moreover, the Japanese tea ceremony.