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7 Reasons Why You Need Matcha Tea

May 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Originally published on Wellness Today.

If you think all green tea is created equal, think again.

Matcha tea, a Japanese green tea, differs from Chinese green teas in several ways. With matcha tea, the whole tea leaf is ground into a fine powder after being picked, whereas Chinese green tea is brewed from whole leaves. Tea drinkers identify matcha by its characteristic vegetal flavor—it tastes a bit like spinach with umami undertones.

Matcha Yogurt

Benefits of Matcha Tea:

Prevents Aging

Matcha is a nutritional powerhouse. Composed of vitamins A, C, and E, along with antioxidants, it helps neutralize free radicals to keep cells healthy, maintain DNA integrity, and prevent aging.

Increases Metabolism

Matcha increases metabolism through thermogenesis; your body expends more energy while resting, so your body burns more calories.

Detoxifies the Body

The rich chlorophyll content that makes matcha green also helps expel toxins, heavy metal, and hormone disruptors from the body.

Buffers stress

Clinical trials found that L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea, supports the body’s physical and psychological stress response. L-theanine acts as a buffer by suppressing the sympathetic nervous system.

Normalizes Blood Sugar Levels

Matcha is composed of whole tea leaves, so soluble and insoluble fibers are unadulterated. The fiber in matcha helps normalize blood sugar similar to how fiber in fruit prevents blood sugar surges.

Supports Natural Energy

Naturally occurring caffeine in matcha provides focus and energy without causing an energy crash or shakiness after consumption. L-theanine helps elicit calm, sustained energy to promote productivity.

Prevents Cancer

Matcha’s rich source of antioxidants, particularly Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), about 1348 units in a serving as measured by the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value, is prompting scientists to study its use for cancer prevention and treatment. Studies support lower cancer rates among at-risk individuals who routinely consumed EGCG.

Aside from the traditional tea preparation, you can cook with matcha. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started!

Matcha and Honey Vanilla Yogurt (Dairy-Free)

Matcha and Honey Vanilla Yogurt (Dairy-Free)

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May 29, 2014
by Dr. Christine
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Notes

Feel free to use a different sweetener of your choice, but the flavor will slightly be altered.


Some varieties of matcha are more potent than others. Start conservatively and work your way up if you are new to match or are using a brand that you have never used before. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright: Christine Cherpak - KalenaSpire.

If you wish to share this recipe, please provide a link back to the recipe on the KalenaSpire blog. If you make significant changes to the recipe, please rewrite the recipe in your own unique words and provide a link back to the original post for credit. Thank you!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk yogurt (I like homemade or So Delicious), divided
  • ½ -1 tsp matcha
  • 1 tbsp honey (local is best)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk (optional, to thin yogurt to desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Divide coconut milk yogurt, placing ¾ cup of yogurt in a Magic Bullet cup or bowl.
  2. Add ¼ – 1 tsp matcha (depending on how strong you want it), honey, vanilla extract, and coconut milk (if using) to the yogurt.
  3. Cover the Magic Bullet cup and process until fully combined. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to incorporate the matcha powder.
  4. Pour the green yogurt mixture into a parfait cup (glass enhances appearance), leaving a little room at the top.
  5. Top the green yogurt with remaining ¼ cup plain yogurt.
  6. Take a teaspoon or butter knife and carefully insert it into the outer rim of the yogurt, tracing the outer rim and moving inwards to form swirls before removing.
  7. Hold a small mesh strainer above yogurt, and sift a tad of matcha on top.

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© 2021 Copyright: Christine Cherpak - KalenaSpire.

When purchasing matcha tea, buy from a reputable source. A high-quality ceremonial grade matcha tea is expensive, but a little goes a long way, and the dividends are paid on your health!

Do you prefer to drink or eat matcha? Share in the comments below!

Filed Under: Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: coconut milk, green tea, healthy living, matcha, recipes, yogurt


About Dr. Christine

Christine Cherpak is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Wellness Expert, and the founder of KalenaSpire, an integrative nutrition coaching and private yoga practice that specializes in women's wellness, gastrointestinal and immune health, nutritional biochemistry, and nutrigenomics. Christine supports her clients in understanding the root cause of their health issues, creates a custom eating, supplement, and lifestyle protocol to put them on the road to healing, and shows them how to make sustainable lifestyle changes so they can finally enjoy and elevate their lives.

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