class = “sc-cffd1e67-0 fmXrkB”>
Are you unresponsive before your first cup of coffee? That seems to be the case for many people in this country: According to the Statista platform, Mr. and Mrs. Schweizer are world leaders in coffee consumption, just behind Germany and Norway. In 2021, an average of three cups were consumed per day; That’s just over a thousand cups a year.
For a while now, at least on online platforms like Instagram, it seems like someone is overtaking the classic coffee: Matcha tea is on the rise! Matcha is green tea that is finely ground into powder. It has traditionally been used in the Japanese tea ceremony. When fresh, matcha has a very intense, bright green color and a mild, sweet taste; It is slightly bitter when collected later.
Preparing matcha requires learning
Matcha is considered a particularly noble type of tea and is not exactly cheap due to its complex production process. Proper preparation also needs to be learned. To do this, you first need a little equipment: a matcha bowl called a chawan and bamboo spoons (chashaku). You also need a matcha whisk or a small wooden whisk, also called a chasen. Two grams, that is, two bamboo spoonfuls of green tea powder, are poured with 100 milliliters of water at a maximum temperature of 80 degrees Celsius and whisked with a matcha whisk until foamy: the mixture is mixed in the form of a ball, not a circle. a “Z”. Matcha does not require any brewing time and can be drunk immediately. The green stimulant is often served with milk in the form of matcha latte or with ice cubes as a refreshing drink.
Bright green tea contains carotenes and catechins, as well as many vitamins. The latter are among the antioxidants that help the body neutralize oxygen radicals that play a role in the development of cardiovascular diseases or cancer and cause skin aging. Like other superfoods containing antioxidants, green tea may help protect against these diseases. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine: The substance is said to have a calming effect without tiring us. Matcha is also said to improve brain performance, concentration and memory and brighten our mood.
Coffee “gets started” immediately, matcha for the long term.
Matcha can also increase the feeling of fullness, which can lead to you eating less and therefore consuming fewer calories, resulting in weight loss in the long term. But coffee also has this effect, because caffeine often acts as an appetite suppressant. Overall, Matcha usually has more caffeine per cup than coffee: in 240ml coffee has around 120mg of caffeine, while the same amount of Matcha has almost 300mg of caffeine.
However, the effects of caffeine are different: While coffee has an immediate effect, matcha develops its stimulating effect more slowly and over a longer period of time. This is because the amino acid L-theanine, which we just mentioned, contained in matcha, somewhat alleviates the effect of caffeine and secretes the happiness hormone of the brain. Coffee increases the release of the stress hormone, cortisol, in the body.
Does coffee help against depression?
Coffee in general seems to be a less healthy alternative, but the brown drink also has positive properties: Moderate coffee consumption is said to be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a report by German news portal NDR, which cites scientific studies. diseases, strokes and liver cancer. It is also suspected to have a lower risk of Parkinson’s, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and depression.
Excessive coffee consumption is not recommended for women who are pregnant or have osteoporosis, but excessive matcha consumption is not recommended during pregnancy due to its high caffeine content. However, the risk of osteoporosis can be reduced with matcha or green tea.
Excessive consumption is generally unhealthy
According to NDR, the positive effect of coffee on liver metabolism has been scientifically proven. People with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who drink up to six drinks per day and do not have a disorder of lipid metabolism will benefit from caffeine’s anti-inflammatory effects.
Overall, matcha appears to be ahead of coffee when it comes to healthy ingredients. However, the basic rule applies: Everything is massive! The maximum recommended amount of matcha is two cups per day; An Australian research team recommends an upper limit for coffee of six cups a day, following an analysis involving nearly 350,000 people.
Source : Blick
I am Dawid Malan, a news reporter for 24 Instant News. I specialize in celebrity and entertainment news, writing stories that capture the attention of readers from all walks of life. My work has been featured in some of the world’s leading publications and I am passionate about delivering quality content to my readers.
