Hello sir. Today I would like to tell you about matcha tea, which we have been hearing about frequently lately. Consumers are aware of its similarity with green tea. So, what is this matcha tea and what are its differences from green tea?
Matcha tea, also called Japan's green tea, is actually the powdered form of green tea as we know it. Basically, it is the powdered form of green tea leaves. The biggest reason for this effect of matcha tea, which is much more effective than green tea, is the much more intense formula it obtains when it is turned into powder. According to research, drinking one glass of matcha tea is equivalent to drinking 8-9 glasses of green tea. Its effect is much stronger than normal green tea. Matcha tea, which also has a great place in Japanese culture, is the green tea used in the special folk tea ceremony called sadou. It stands out not only with its healing aspects, but also with its ethnic and cultural aspects.
The brewing and preparation method is also slightly different from other teas. The point to be considered when preparing Matcha Tea is to ensure that the tea is fully powdered. You can use special equipment to do this, or you can do it yourself at home. If you shake the tea you put in a jar quickly, it will brew much better as the blend will be distributed exactly evenly.
Another important point is the temperature of the water. It is necessary to use hot water, but leaving the tea to brew for too long may spoil the smell and taste of the tea, so we need to prepare the temperature of the water to a drinkable consistency. So, actually, there is no need to brew matcha tea. Since it is already in powder form, it can be put into drinkable water, mixed and drunk. It can also be consumed with yoghurt and salads.
Matcha tea is used not only as tea, but also in ice cream, cake, chocolate, and many other food products. It has become very popular especially recently with its use in desserts. The harmony between mint flavor and matcha tea can also be preferred by those who want to sweeten their tea.
It has been used recently. One of the reasons for its increase is its benefits to our health. Let's see what these benefits are?
Matcha is extremely green due to the chlorophyll it contains, and thanks to this greenery, it contains many minerals and vitamins A, B, C and E. It contains. It also has a metabolism accelerating effect and the main reason for this is that it is an antioxidant.It protects against cancer. We can say that matcha tea provides more benefits than green tea thanks to these features it contains.
We will list its other benefits. If we are; It strengthens your immune system, increases your concentration, regulates your cholesterol and blood sugar, purifies your body from toxins, helps cell regeneration, strengthens your digestive system, prevents intestinal infections, strengthens and regenerates skin cells, and is good for psychological problems such as stress and depression with its calming effect.
When we talk about its benefits, the following question may come to our mind. Is matcha tea suitable for everyone? Can individuals with illnesses also consume it? Of course, the answer to this is no. Matcha tea has no known side effects for a healthy person. However, it is recommended that those who have health problems such as reflux, iron deficiency, diarrhea, kidney stones or kidney failure should not consume the tea. People who use medication regularly due to illness, and pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors. The recommended consumption for healthy individuals is 2-3 cups a day.
We talked about the benefits of matcha tea, who can use it and how we can consume it. I recommend you to try consuming matcha tea instead of your green tea. Or you can consume it by adding it to your salads and yoghurts. It may taste a little more intense than green tea, but I'm sure there are green tea lovers among us. I especially recommend you, sir, to try it.
And I wish you all healthy days.
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