Matcha literally means “powdered tea” and it is a bright emerald-green tea powder. It is a finely milled green tea powder that was the staple ingredient in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies in the twelfth century. It is packed with healthy benefits and has a soothing distinct flavor.
What are the benefits of matcha green tea?
It is high in antioxidants, which aid in fighting against UV radiation. It boosts memory, concentration, energy levels, and endurance. All green teas naturally contain caffeine, but since one is consuming the entire leaf, you may get three times as much caffeine than a regular cup of steeped tea, about the amount in a cup of brewed coffee. Drinking matcha tea has been shown to increase metabolism and help burn fat along with having detoxing abilities. The young leaves are deprived of sunlight early on and this increases the chlorophyll production. This is its brilliant green color and it becomes a powerful detoxifier naturally removing heavy metals and chemical toxins from the body.
Matcha green tea for hair
It is packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and EGCg, so it is no wonder we are discussing what it can do for your tresses. It contains vitamin B also known as panthenol and by drinking the tea or applying it to your scalp matcha green tea helps to strengthen the hair. Many who drink the tea have found it to make their hair softer, shinier, and thicker. There is a hair growth mechanism with matcha green tea, so people suffering from genetic alopecia have found it to be beneficial according to an article published in the Phytomedicine Journal.
Matcha green tea is also loaded with amino acids, which are building blocks for protein needed for hair growth, repair, recovery, and immunity. It also soothes scalp ailments like dandruff and psoriasis. Whether you drink it or apply it directly to your scalp and tresses, this green tea is a wonder to try.
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Green tea isn't only good for your hair… there are also so many benefits of drinking green tea for skin too! There are just so many great things about it that I can't believe it hasn't completely overtaken coffee in popularity.