The main functions of tea ceremony grade/etiquette grade matcha include refreshing and invigorating the mind, antioxidant, beauty and skincare, enhancing the immune system, and improving heart health. Specifically:
Refreshing and invigorating: The caffeine in matcha can stimulate the central nervous system, increase alertness and attention, and help restore vitality
Antioxidant: Matcha is rich in antioxidants such as tea polyphenols and catechins, which can eliminate free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress reactions, and delay the aging process
Beauty and skincare: The antioxidants and various vitamins in matcha help maintain skin health, reduce the formation of wrinkles and pigmentation, promote collagen synthesis, and enhance skin elasticity and firmness
Enhancing the immune system: Matcha contains abundant vitamin A C, Nutrients such as potassium, calcium, and protein help improve the body's resistance and prevent colds and other illnesses
Improving heart health: Matcha can improve total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack
In addition, ceremonial grade matcha is usually made from fresh tea leaves with higher quality, making its effects more significant