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Total flavonoids
79.4 mg · Top 24% of beverages
A vibrant, stone-ground Japanese green tea powder known for its creamy texture and umami-rich profile, matcha offers a concentrated source of antioxidants by incorporating the entire tea leaf into the beverage.
Matcha differs from standard loose-leaf green tea because it involves consuming the entire ground leaf, providing a higher concentration of catechins (antioxidants) and water-insoluble fibers .1
Regular consumption of green tea, including matcha, is well-established in meta-analyses to lower fasting serum total and LDL cholesterol in adults .5
The combination of caffeine and theanine (an amino acid) in matcha is associated with improved cognitive function and may help facilitate weight and fat loss by reducing BMI .1710
While generally safe as a brewed beverage, concentrated green tea extracts taken in large bolus doses have been linked to rare cases of hepatic (liver) adverse events, though this is not typically observed with traditional dietary intake .8
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
79.4 mg · Top 24% of beverages
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Oxidizes quickly once opened; store in a cool, dark place.
Helps preserve color and flavor if sealed perfectly against moisture.
Perennial tea cultivation generally has low carbon output, though high-grade matcha requires significant manual labor and energy for drying.
Unlike most teas, matcha plants are shaded for three weeks before harvest to boost chlorophyll and amino acid levels, which creates its signature neon green hue and savory flavor profile.