Are There Benefits to Drinking Matcha?

Matcha is a Japanese green tea with a unique growing process.

You may have seen matcha on coffee shop menus or at health food stores but is the green drink actually that good for you? Matcha is a Japanese green tea with a unique growing process. The leaves grow mostly in shade, which increases chlorophyll production and creates a bright green color. It naturally contains caffeine, and it has an earthy flavor. Unlike other varieties of tea, the leaves are steamed and ground into a powder. In most coffee shops, matcha is served with steamed milk as a matcha latte.
It’s rich in antioxidants, primarily vitamins C and E. Studies have found that those who drink green tea have lower blood pressure and decreased incidences of mortality from cardiovascular disease.