What is the matcha powder for making sweets?

Matcha has a rich aroma and a deep flavor with a hint of sweetness even in its bitterness. Matcha is now loved all over the world, and is widely used not only as a drink, but also as an ingredient in bread, sweets, and cooking.

一、What is the difference between matcha and green tea?　

Green tea is a general term for unfermented tea made without fermenting the tea leaves, and most of the tea produced in Japan is classified as green tea. Tencha, the raw material for matcha, is also included in green tea, but it is cultivated and produced differently from the commonly consumed green tea such as sencha. Sencha uses tea leaves grown in the open air, steamed, rolled, and then dried, while tencha uses tea leaves grown under cover to block sunlight, and is steamed and dried without rolling. Matcha is made by finely grinding tencha with a tea mill. Tencha, the raw material for matcha, is grown under Ohishita cultivation, where the tea is covered and shaded from sunlight, suppressing the increase of catechins that cause bitterness and resulting in tea with a high content of theanine, an umami component. In addition, the unique matcha aroma, called oika, is also a feature of Ohishita cultivation. Matcha is particularly popular among Japanese teas, and is appealing for its rich flavor and vibrant green color. However, real matcha is expensive and can be difficult to obtain.

二、Expected effects

1、Packed with antioxidants and vitamins

Green tea contains catechins, a type of antioxidant polyphenol. Powdered matcha is rich in these powerful antioxidants, which help reduce cell damage and prevent chronic diseases. In addition, matcha contains a variety of vitamins, including vitamins A, B, C, E, and K.

2、Gives your skin a radiant glow

If you have skin problems, try drinking matcha instead of coffee for a week. The vitamin C in matcha promotes collagen production. Vitamin B also promotes healthy skin cell turnover.

3、Gives you more energy than other teas

Matcha contains more caffeine than other teas that are brewed. This has the same or slightly lower energy effect as coffee, which contains about 96 milligrams of caffeine per cup.

4、It may help prevent cancer

There is no specific research proving the anti-cancer properties of matcha powder itself, but scientists have been studying the green tea category for many years. The catechin EGCG contained in green tea is said to help prevent colon cancer. It has also been shown that green tea is effective in preventing cancer through a synergistic effect with anti-cancer drugs, which is also due to EGCG.

5、Strengthens bones

As we age, increasing bone strength is important for maintaining physical strength and athletic ability. The polyphenols contained in green tea are thought to increase bone density by reducing oxidative stress on bones that causes inflammation, which in turn can lower the risk of developing osteoporosis.

6、It is more satisfying than coffee or other teas

Matcha is often mixed with milk or alternative milks (such as almond milk or oat milk). This makes it easier to feel full, just like a regular espresso-based latte, because of the added calories from the milk. Some coffee shops and restaurants add sugar or powdered milk to matcha to balance the matcha's aroma, which may make it less healthy than straight matcha.

7、It may also be effective in preventing infectious diseases

Matcha has been found to have the potential to kill pneumococcus, the bacteria that causes pneumonia. Researchers believe this is also thanks to catechin, which appears repeatedly here.

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