Include Matcha tea in your list of superfoods 

Drinking matcha tea is actually the consumption of whole tea leaf as it is ground into a fine powder, giving the person drinking it 100 per cent nutrients of the leaf.

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Matcha Tea:

• Tea is certainly not foreign to Indians,but the novel varieties being offered nowadays.
• In addition, from green, white, and now matcha are adding to the list of superfoods.
• The brand new entrant in the market, matcha tea, is a concentrated form of green tea.
• Green tea is traditionally known to induce mental clarity.
• Furthermore,cognitive function, physical activation and relaxation.
• Matcha, which is the ground-up form of green tea (and looks like Henna powder), is used in the Japanese tea ceremony.
• Drinking matcha tea is actually the consumption of whole tea leaf.
• As it is ground into a fine powder, giving the person drinking it 100 per cent nutrients of the leaf.
• Although it has its roots in China, and later spread to Japan through Zen Buddhists.
• In addition,it is now found almost everywhere, and is frequently referred to as a ‘mood- and- brain’ food.

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Principles of Matcha tea:

• The two active principles of matcha tea include ‘L-Theanine’ and ‘EGCG (a catechin)’.
• The expensive and high-grade matcha tea has the greatest percentage of L-theanine.
• It has found to boost working memory, enhancing brain cognitive function.
• Caffeine content of matcha tea is also higher than that of green tea (about 35mg per cup).
• This may also contribute to its alertness-enhancing properties.
• Matcha tea is grown in the shade.
• Once harvested, it is steamed to prevent oxidation, and to maintain its green colour.
• Studies have shown that matcha has greater potential benefits than other green teas, owing to the levels of antioxidants.
• High antioxidant content translates to better protection against the formation of free radicals, which can damage tissues and cells.

According to study:

•  As per a study reported consuming matcha tea can increase thermogenesis from a normal 8%-10% of daily energy expenditure.
• In addition,to between 35% and 43% of daily energy expediture.
• This can certainly be an advantage to weight watchers.
•  A teaspoon of matcha, added to your day’s list of superfoods, can certainly help health and well-being, both physical and mental.