John Myers
Matcha tea is also known as the “espresso of teas” due to its high caffeine content. While the pick-me-up effect is undisputed, some other effects of matcha tea cannot be proven.
What is matcha tea good for?
Those who find it difficult to get going in the morning can help themselves with the caffeine in matcha tea. The intensely colored ground green tea contains about twice as much caffeine per 100 ml as a coffee of the same amount and a little more than a cup of espresso. The stimulating, concentration-promoting effect of Matcha tea occurs more slowly and over a longer period of time. Reason: The caffeine is only released in the intestines, while coffee is already absorbed in the stomach. Instead of a kick sprint, the tea drink is more of a pick-me-up marathon. Brewing the tea drink is also slower: the expert will tell you how to prepare Matcha. Just like with coffee, there are a wide variety of varieties that determine how Matcha tastes: pure, tart and fresh, creamy and sweet as a Matcha Latte, or sparkling and refreshing as a cold drink with mineral water, lime, and apple juice.
Health effects of matcha tea in a fact check
So when you drink Matcha tea and how much Matcha you can tolerate per day depends largely on how your body reacts to caffeine. For some people, a cup in the morning is enough to feel fit. Others can easily enjoy the green tea several times a day and even tolerate the activating effect of matcha tea in the evening without disturbing their sleep. In addition, effects are attributed to matcha tea that must be critically examined. Be skeptical when the drink is touted as a superfood with miraculous health benefits. There are individual studies that claim to have found an effect of matcha tea on hormones and a role in weight loss. However, no generally valid statements can be derived from this. And the tightening effect of matcha tea on the skin is also dubious. It is best to simply enjoy the tea for what it is: a delicious stimulant and not a magic potion.
Enjoy matcha tea in many forms – regardless of the effect
Even if the effect of matcha tea on the body is not miraculous, it simply tastes good – and not just in liquid form. A matcha porridge for breakfast, matcha cake for afternoon tea, matcha ice cream in midsummer, or matcha tea biscuits as a small snack in between Foodies will get their money’s worth! The color variety is also ensured if you add blue matcha to your tea shelf. This is not a real tea, but the preparation is similar to matcha. Both can be used as natural food coloring agents, providing powerful tones even in small amounts.
