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1.What is the difference between Matcha and green tea powder?
Matcha is the powdered Tencha tea that is shaded before harvest. And after steaming, dry in Tencha-ro(a special furnace for Tencha). It has rich in umami by preventing direct sunlight. The umami of Matcha is a very important in evaluation standard.
2.What is the benefit of Matcha?
Matcha has some health benefits. It is as a form of powder which is able to ingest the whole tea leaves.
-Obesity prevention
Matcha contains Catechin, helps burn fat, boost metabolism and weight loss.
-Antiaging/Antioxidant effect
Catechins, which are a group of polyphenols and component of bitterness and astringency, remove active oxygen, accelerates aging and causes cancerous and lifestyle disease.
-Relaxation effect
Matcha contains Theanine, produces the sweetness and umami in tea. It puts you in calm and peaceful, so you feel relaxed and tap into Zen feeling when you make Matcha.
3.Does Matcha contain any caffeine?
Yes. Matcha generally contains the Caffeine.
-Matcha 2g / 120ml / 80℃ →Caffeine 64mg
-Coffee 10g/100ml /100℃ →Caffeine 60mg
Excerpt from Japan Food Safety Commission.