Daily Matcha or Coffee?

Daily Matcha or Coffee?

Starting your morning right sets you up for the rest the days challenges. Your morning drink could provide you the mental and physical boost needed for your day.

Did you know a daily cup of matcha has been linked to enhanced focus, improvements in heart health, immunity, skin and brain function as well as reduction in stress? 

Let us summarise how matcha compares to coffee for your morning drink.

  1. There is generally more caffeine in coffee compared to matcha, but that doesn't mean coffee keeps you more energised. In small doses, caffeine can help with concentration and alertness. But constant high levels of caffeine can increase your bodies stress response, increase adrenaline and cortisol levels and you may also develop resistance to caffeine!

  2. Matcha provides a steady flow of energy compared to coffee which can cause spikes and dips in your energy levels. Although matcha has less caffeine, the amino acid, L-theanine, provides a slower release giving you sustained energy release over 4-6 hours.

  3. L-theanine in matcha promotes relaxation and calmness and is great for people dealing with stress and anxiety. Matcha drinkers will have greater concentration and focus. Coffee on the other hand can cause jitteriness and restlessness due to the rise in adrenaline and cortisol.

  4. Both Matcha and Coffee have antioxidants but Matcha outperforms coffee in health benefits by great lengths! Matcha is extremely high in an antioxidant called ECGC which has been linked to have anti-inflammatory effects on the body and reduce likelihood of chronic diseases. 

  5. We know that coffee can stain your teeth and leave you with an unavoidable coffee breath. Matcha on the other hand leaves you feeling fresh!

 

 

A gradual shift to a morning high quality matcha has so many benefits short and long term for your health! When life already throws so many stresses at you, reward your mind and body with something that will help nourish it 🫶🏼

 

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