Healthy Bits · Nutrition & wellness
Matcha
Matcha is green tea in its whole form: the leaves are shade-grown, then stone-ground into a bright green powder that you whisk into water. Because you drink the whole leaf, you get more of its antioxidants, including a polyphenol called EGCG, than you would from a steeped cup.
Matcha also contains L-theanine, an amino acid linked with calm, focused alertness. Many people find its caffeine feels smoother than coffee's. One teaspoon has roughly 60 to 70 milligrams of caffeine, so it still counts toward your daily total.
Try this: whisk 1 teaspoon of matcha with 2 ounces of hot (not boiling) water until frothy, then top with warm milk of your choice. Look for a matcha with nothing else in the ingredients.
- antioxidants
- caffeine
- energy
Healthy Bits are for general education and aren’t medical advice. Check with your doctor or healthcare provider before making changes, especially if you’re pregnant or nursing, take medication, or are managing a health condition.