![]() Let’s talk caffeine - how do they compare? If you eat pizza and ice cream every day (our dream Sunday) that’ll outweigh the benefits of any drink! The studies show some promising benefits of both coffee and matcha, but research rarely takes into account a person’s individual lifestyle, which is one of the most important factors. The incredibly high antioxidant count in matcha helps keep your cells healthy, meaning they can better defend against free radicals and even cancerous cells.Matcha is high in catechins which can help with lowering cholesterol and weight management.Matcha has been referred to as ‘Nature’s Xanax’ It may help to regulate anxiety thanks to its high L-Theanine content.Research into coffee suggests that it can offer some protection against: There has been so much research into the effects of coffee and matcha and one thing is clear - they are both a great source of natural energy. ![]() What does the research say about matcha and coffee? ![]() It’s tastier and more beneficial than regular green tea.īecause you consume the entire leaf, 1 cup of matcha gives you the same nutrients as 10 cups of green tea! What is matcha, though? In a nutshell, it’s stone-ground, whole green tea leaves grown under special conditions to increase taste, colour and nutritional value. It is much stronger than regular green tea, which is why many people are using it as an effective coffee replacement. But in Japan, it’s been consumed for over 800 years by Zen Buddhist monks and Samurai warriors for its ability to put you in a zen-like state, keeping you energised and relaxed at the same time. Matcha doesn’t have the same popularity, at least not in the West. Coffee - a drink that needs no introduction - is the most popular choice for those of us looking for an energy boost, but is it the best? C offee and matcha are two of nature’s best creations.
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