Matcha is a truly powerful nutrient-dense superfood that provides your body and mind the nutrients it needs to function optimally.
Lets explain what compounds are in matcha to make you feel amazing!
1. Catechins: An active compound with strong antioxidant properties. Matcha contains high amounts of catechins as you are consuming the whole tea leaf in powdered form. Catechins are antioxidants that help to reduce free radical damage which contribute to chronic disease and ageing. Catechins have been linked to improvements in heart health, better brain function and anti-cancer properties. It also promotes a healthy metabolism for weight management and improves skin elasticity and pigmentation giving you a soft, smooth glow!
2. EGCG (Epigallacatechin Gallate): Apart from sounding like it's from a Sci-fi movie, EGCG is a type of catechin found in high concentrations in Matcha. This compound is strong in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is the main catechin in matcha that will improve your overall health.
Polyphenols are natural plant compounds. Flavonoids are a class of polyphenols. Catechins are antioxidants that fall under the subgroup of flavonoids and EGCG is a type of catechin 🌱
3. L-theanine: An amino acid found in high concentrations in our ceremonial grade matcha. This is because matcha is shade grown, producing more of this amazing compound. L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier and releases chemical messages called neurotransmitters that help promote alertness, focus and concentration. In the brain, it also stimulates release of another chemical messenger called GABA. This has a calming effect on the mind helping with stress and anxiety. Matcha is fuel for your mind and will help with all little challenges we face each day.
4. Caffeine: Our matcha contains about 70-80mg of caffeine for each serve. This is a little less than an average flat white with two shots of espresso which has about 120-150mg. But when caffeine in matcha is combined with the goodness of L-theanine, the mental boost is sustained, without a huge spike and dip in energy levels and without the jitteriness you may experience when drinking other energy drinks.
5. Chlorophyll: is another powerful compound found in high concentrations in matcha thanks to the shading process of growing matcha tea. It is responsible for the beautiful radiant green colour of matcha. Chlorophyll reduces cell damage and oxidative stress on the body. It also boosts liver enzymes assisting with detoxifying all the nasties in our bloodstream.
6. Matcha contains an abundance of micronutrients:
👀 Vitamin A and Carotenoids: a potent antioxidant and essential for immunity, cellular functions and eye health
🤸🏽 Vitamin B complexes: maintains healthy metabolic processes for energy production and promotes healthy skin and hair.
🦠 Vitamin C: an essential vitamin for immunity, wound healing and collagen production.
💁🏻♀️ Vitamin E: an antioxidant essential for immunity and healthy skin and vision.
🦴 Vitamin K: for healthy bones, regulating calcium and normal blood clotting.
💪🏼 Magnesium: helps with healthy muscle and nerve activity, immunity and has been shown to help with sleep.
🧬 Zinc: is important for healthy immunity and healing damaged tissues.
And much much more!!
To get started on your healthy daily ritual, grab yourself some premium Ceremonial Grade Matcha!