Matcha is one of the varieties of green Japanese tea with a thousand-year history.. This powdered tea is best known for containing the highest concentration of antioxidants among all superfoods currently known.. The taste of the match depends on the type of tea - it can be both rich and sweet, and bitter with a herbal aftertaste. Super tea is used both in pure form and as an ingredient for smoothies, latte or even baking: there are a million recipes for pancakes, muffins, pies, cakes and cheesecakes based on the match. What are the beneficial properties of this type of green tea?.

? Cancer prevention. As noted above, a match is the strongest antioxidant that neutralizes the effect of free radicals.. What does it mean? Prevent the appearance of cancer cells. In addition, antioxidants have a positive effect on overall health and appearance.. It is curious that one cup of a match contains as many antioxidants as you would get if you drink 10 cups of regular green tea..

? Soothes and invigorates at the same time.. Sounds weird, right? The fact is that the match contains a lot of caffeine and L-theanine - thanks to this mix, tea (unlike our beloved double latte) gives the mind clarity, while the body is not under stress, nervousness and excessive tension. It is believed that due to these properties, match tea has always been in great demand even among Buddhist monks..

? Acceleration of metabolism. Good news for those who struggle with excess weight. The match really speeds up the metabolism, which means fast fat burning. So, when in a coffee shop you have to choose between a cappuccino with caramel syrup and a match, you know what to do..

? Detox. Match perfectly copes with cleansing the body of toxins, chemical toxins and even heavy metals..

Chlorophyll contained in tea removes all the accumulated "debris" from the body, helps the internal organs to cleanse and normalize their work. In addition, due to such substances as catechins, the match has antibiotic properties and helps strengthen the immune system..

? Normalizing Cholesterol Levels. After many studies, scientists have concluded that men who drink matcha are less prone to heart disease than those who do not..

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