Dear Tea Friend,
LET'S COMPARE "MATCHA TO COFFEE" | |
I
have to admit that some people prefer matcha and some prefer coffee.
It's a matter of taste and one's history. I like both! I usually have a
latte in the morning, but my taste buds and stomach can't take it all
day like I used to, so I switch to Green Tea for the rest of the day.
One of the questions I get asked very often is "how do green tea and coffee compare with regards to caffeine"? I'll give you the answer here, but there's more to the comparison that you should consider.
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A
typical matcha serving is about 4 oz and contains about 30 mg of
caffeine. An 8 oz serving would contain about 60 mg of caffeine.
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Sencha, or similar green teas, are usually served in 4-8 oz servings and contain 25-35 mg of caffeine.
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Coffee
can be served in 2-8 oz servings, but can also be provided in different
intensities, These contain 92 to 200 mg of caffeine
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With
green tea, the leaves are steeped and then removed from the water
before the tea is consumed. With matcha, however, the whole leaf is
consumed. Matcha is considered one of the most aromatic green teas. It’s
the only drink where the green leaves from tea bushes are consumed as
part of the drink rather than being infused in hot water.
Above,
we mentioned the caffeine contents for green teas vs coffee, but there
is more to the picture. Here is a closer look at the key compounds in
each of the beverages. | |
• Increased and sustained energy• Improved mental focus* Improved weight loss* Matcha has a better caffeine high with no jitters, spikes or crashes | |
• Stress relief• Improves sleep• Calmer with more sustained energy• Stabilizes blood glucose• Reduces stress and improves mood (stimulates production of Serotonin)• Reduces inflammation• Improves immune system• Increases energy
Matcha contains L-'theanine, an amino acid that gives it its unique flavor.
This amino acid
also creates a calmer and more sustained energy, whereas coffee can
give you an instant jolt of energy, but with a bit of a jittery edge.
It’s also believed that this amino acid boosts the immune system and reduce blood pressure.
L-'theanine
stimulates production of serotonin, a feel-good neurotransmitter that
can reduce stress and boost your mood. When you boost serotonin levels
it can help to lower blood pressure and reduce levels of cortisol, a
stress hormone that may cause inflammation and an increase in appetite. | |
Catachins are also known as EGCG Anti-oxidents
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• Increases fat metabolism (weight loss)• Repairs damaged cells (reduces risk of diseases or cancer)
Catechins help
to prevent and repair damage to your cells. It’s well known that such
antioxidants play a vital role in reducing risk of disease, specifically
with cancer.”
Pulverizing the
leaves after they’ve dried is critical to matcha’s health benefits
because it releases high levels of antioxidants, such as catechin and
polyphenols. “The process of milling completely breaks the cell walls of
the leaf. All the good stuff is in there. | |
Which is
better: Matcha or Coffee? That really depends on which you prefer by
taste, by how you take your beverage and what your goals are. “There’s no
right or wrong on which to choose, and you don’t need to stick to one
over the other.” Both coffee and matcha can be part of a healthy diet. If you’re
drinking one or the other solely for the health benefits, matcha might
give you a bigger bang for your buck. Matcha contains the whole tea leaf
and not just extract like most teas; it contains higher levels of
antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. One cup of matcha
contains 10 times the amount of antioxidants as a cup of green leaf
tea.” | |
If you're interested in matcha, check out the web pages for Tea Dogu
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Best regards,
Eric "Sou" Lane
Phone: (818-404-6523)Email: eric@teadogu.com | |
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