Matcha also contains a compound called L-theanine, which alters the effects of caffeine, promoting alertness and helping avoid the crash in energy levels that can follow caffeine consumption ( 8). Ni, D.; Ai, Z.; Munoz-Sandoval, D.; Suresh, R.; Ellis, P.R.; Yuqiong, C.; Sharp, P.A.; Butterworth, P.J.; Yu, Z.; Corpe, C.P. Inhibition of the facilitative sugar transporters (GLUTs) by tea extracts and catechins. FASEB J. 2020, 34, 9995–10010. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Drinking matcha may also increase your exposure to contaminants like pesticides, chemicals, and even arsenic found in the soil where the tea plants are grown ( 15, 16).

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Lee, A.H.; Su, D.; Pasalich, M.; Binns, C.W. Tea consumption reduces ovarian cancer risk. Cancer Epidemiol. 2013, 37, 54–59. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Matcha has a higher concentration of caffeine than green tea. Depending on the type, brand, and processing, green tea tends to contain around 11–25 milligrams per gram (mg/g), while matcha contains 19–44 mg /g ( 8).

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The Uda Pussellawa district is wet and misty. Tea from this region is typically dark and pinkish, and may have a hint of rose aroma. The tea is usually described as having a medium body with a subtle character, although heavy rainfall may produce a darker tea with stronger flavor.

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Pro-EGCG significantly inhibited the development, growth, and angiogenesis of experimental endometriosis in mice with greater efficacy, better bioavailability, and greater anti-oxidation and anti-angiogenesis Dai, W.; Ruan, C.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, J.; Han, J.; Shao, Z.; Sun, Y.; Liang, J. Bioavailability enhancement of EGCG by structural modification and nano-delivery: A review. J. Funct. Foods 2020, 65, 103732. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] Pham, N.M.; Nanri, A.; Kurotani, K.; Kuwahara, K.; Kume, A.; Sato, M.; Hayabuchi, H.; Mizoue, T. Green tea and coffee consumption is inversely associated with depressive symptoms in a Japanese working population. Public Health Nutr. 2014, 17, 625–633. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] [ PubMed][ Green Version] You can make traditional matcha tea by sifting 1–2 teaspoons (2–4 grams) of matcha powder into your cup, adding 2 ounces (59 ml) of hot water, and mixing it together with a bamboo whisk.Chan, C.C.; Koo, M.W.; Ng, E.H.; Tang, O.S.; Yeung, W.S.; Ho, P.C. Effects of Chinese green tea on weight, and hormonal and biochemical profiles in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome--a randomized placebo-controlled trial. J. Soc. Gynecol. Investig. 2006, 13, 63–68. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef]