FAQs
1.What is the difference between Matcha?
Matcha is the powdered Tencha 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 Green tea?
Green tea has some health benefits.
-Obesity prevention
Green tea 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
Green tea 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 Green tea.
3.Does Green tea contain any caffeine?
Yes. Green tea generally contains the Caffeine. But less than Matcha.
-Sencha 5g / 100ml / 80℃ →Caffeine 20mg
-Matcha 2g / 120ml / 80℃ →Caffeine 64mg
-Coffee 10g/100ml /100℃ →Caffeine 60mg
Excerpt from Japan Food Safety Commission.