The green tea leaves contain an antioxidant epigallocatechin-3-gallate, caffeine, amino-acid L-Theanine, Folate, Choline, Riboflavin, minerals Zinc, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, and Fluoride. All those compounds working in tandem provide potential health benefits including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes prevention. Polyphenols (catechins) help to reduce blood cholesterol and high blood pressure, boost metabolism, and have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Matcha is the purest form of powdered green tea, made from Tencha leaves of Camellia sinensis bush. Since Tencha is obtained from the first harvest in the Spring, Matcha green tea contains more antioxidants, caffeine, and amino acids than other kinds of green tea.
When buying Matcha green tea, check Mathca Buying Guide to see the difference between a variety of tea that the market offers. Buy Matcha green tea from Japan, choose the first harvest - spring, buy organically certified, and choose the right grade (ceremonial, premium or culinary) for your purposes.
Rating: 5
One serving of ceremonial-grade Encha (2 grams = 1 level tsp.) contains:
240 mg of the powerful antioxidant catechins (including 120 mg of EGCG)
60 mg of caffeine
24 mg of theanine.
Ceremonial-grade Encha Organic Matcha is premium 1st-harvest Matcha grown on the farm in the Uji Mountains of Kyoto, Japan.
A well-whisked bowl of ceremonial Encha tea starts with a smooth, clean and refreshingly-grassy taste, follows with a frothy and full-bodied texture and finishes with a subtle sweet vegetal taste.
30 years of experience farming Encha Matcha organically. Encha matcha is USDA-certified organic: no pesticide, no synthetic chemical fertilizer, non-GMO, no radioactivity, and no lead. Encha Organic Matcha Plants are shaded for 3 weeks before harvest in order to increase the amount of calming amino-acid theanine. Encha Matcha ground from the tenderest leaves into fine powder after removing steams each spring.
Rating: 4.6
Emerald Class Organic Matcha is rich in antioxidants, with greater than 137x the EGCG levels that of regular steeped tea
1/3 the caffeine of coffee
Midori Spring's Ceremonial Gold Matcha is rich, smooth and creamy with a hint of sweetness when brewed traditionally. Made with only the finest and darkest Tencha leaves from the tea gardens mostly from Aichi and Kagoshima in Japan. Matcha tea is produced in a world-class facility where the leaves are shade-grown and stone-ground until fine perfection.
Organic, Kosher, and Vegan Certified.
Rating: 4.7
Premium Japanese Matcha is rich in antioxidants, with greater than 137x more antioxidants than normal tea
1/3 the caffeine of coffee
Good for lattes, smoothies, shakes, and baking mix
Japanese Matcha green tea is produced in YAME, Japan, and is the first harvest of the Green Tea plant. Certified JAS and USDA organic.
Rating: 4.8
Matcha green tea contains over 100x more EGCG than any other available tea
Each half-teaspoon (1g) serving contains roughly 34mg of caffeine which is the equivalent to 1/3 cup of coffee
100% Organic Japanese Matcha Green Tea, All Natural, Nothing Added (naturally gluten-free and vegan). Certified by OCIA (Organic Crop Improvement Association). Authentic Japanese Matcha - sourced directly from a single estate family farm in Japan, allowing us to provide much better quality at better pricing. Premium 1st harvest and stone ground fresh.
Rating: 4.8
This Matcha has the HIGHEST antioxidant Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC)
It has catechins, Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) that nourish the immune system
Private Reserve Matcha A23 is of superior quality that is made from selected young and fresh tea leaves that underwent detailed stages of tea processing. The superior grade quality of this Matcha makes it excellent for both culinary use and traditional use such as in tea ceremonies. Its distinctly fine texture and vibrant color produce a refreshing and bold taste when whisked with water.
Rating: 5
This Matcha has the HIGHEST antioxidant Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC)
Significantly less than what is in a cup of coffee
Made in Uji a small city Uji situated between Kyoto and Nara in Japan. The tea leaves are shade grown, first harvest, hand-picked, and stone ground. 100% organic USDA & JAS certified.
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