By now, almost every tea enthusiast has heard of matcha green, if you haven’t then you have clearly been living under a cave. And if you are one of the few who has found refuge under a cave, here goes a little introduction. Matcha green tea is like the stronger and older sister of green tea. It accounts for more caffeine than a normal green tea, which in turn provides for a calm energy that people feel while sipping on this strong, yet delicious brew. The traditional Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies, also embodied the use of matcha green tea in their rituals. In recent times, it has become an avid ingredient in lattes, desserts and various confectionaries. Now that you have met matcha, let’s get into some of its health benefits, because let’s be honest we all can use to live a healthier lifestyle.

1.Energy Booster: Starting off with the most beneficial one, drinking one cup of this strong and healthy brew, you get the nutritional value equivalent of 10 regularly brewed cups of green tea

2.Antioxidant Allies: It also carries multiplied amounts of more antioxidants than regularly brewed green tea, and is also packed with the powerful nutrient EGCG. These antioxidants seek out the oxygen free radicals and neutralize their harmful effects thereby. Put simple, the more antioxidants in your body, the better it is equipped to fight off infections and diseases.

3.Calorie Burner: It is shown to boost metabolism and burns calories. Now, who doesn’t want to lose a little weight here and there. The EGCG in matcha green tea, may boost your metabolism while doing a moderate-intensity workout, thus assisting weight loss, suggests a small study.

4.Calm character: It is shown to calm your mind and relax your body. It works wonderfully well in providing a calming effect to the body. L-Theanine, a unique amino acid present in matcha green tea is known to be possessing anti-anxiolytic properties, which is known to encourage mental calmness and an alert state of mind.

5. Coffee-like Traits: Matcha aficionados say that compared to the caffeine buzz from coffee, matcha creates an “alert calm” due to a natural substance it contains called L-Theanine, which induces relaxation without drowsiness

6.Culinary gains: Apart from being a super tea, it also widely used in many different kinds of beverages, as well as confectionary items like cake, chocolates and cookies.

With all its great benefits, it’s important not to overlook its side effects. So I am going to leave you with a word of caution. Matcha green tea may possess multi-dimensional health benefits, but with trying anything new, it’s better to be prepared than sorry. Start off with small doses, and always try a sample before going all the way in. Also, consult your nutritionist or physician, before adding anything new to your diet.