Matcha green tea is not just for weight loss, and we’ll explain why!
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Green tea, the detox drink that reduces stress
Green tea is particularly rich in catechin, which are rich in antioxidants. Thanks to fermentation and an ancestral agricultural process, green tea has become popular for its medicinal properties.
First of all, green tea is said to have a beneficial effect on several of our vital organs. Even if it is attributed with certain misleading virtues such as treating cavities, real scientific studies have proven that this drink can really act on the body by going as far as to stimulate the immune system.
Green tea consumed on a regular basis and at a rate of three cups per day could have the following benefits:
- Anti-stress
- Antioxidant and antiviral
- Reduction of bad cholesterol levels
- Preventing heart disease
- Reducing blood pressure
- Helping to fight type II diabetes
- Reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease by 22%
- Delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease
- Reducing symptoms of depression
- Increasing life expectancy
Green tea is drunk by brewing it for one to two minutes at 75°, no more and no less, to preserve its lightness, its aroma, and all its properties. This drink is ideal for detox or to accompany a healthy and balanced lifestyle!
Green tea has such a good reputation that it is used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, taking the form of a powder after being ground between two stones. If the form of the green tea changes, so does its name, hence why it is also called matcha.
How is matcha green tea used in cooking?
Matcha green tea is so rich, all you need is a spoonful to colour and flavour your pastries and desserts! Tiramisu, ice cream, cake, the only limit is your imagination! Combined with glutinous rice flour, a gluten-free Japanese pastry called mochi can be made, which can also be eaten as flavoured ice cream.
Matcha green tea is excellent for making smoothies or cocktails and can be mixed with fruit or vegetables. Adding it at the end of the cooking process or while eating will preserve all its minerals.
Finally, matcha flavours your ingredients when making cocktails or juices. Add a little ginger and you have the perfect detox drink for this season!
