Matcha Shot
Benefits of Matcha can:
- Aid concentration/ focus - helps in ADHD
- Increase energy
- Helps calm you in stressful situations
- Down-regulate the expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
- Contains strong antioxidants called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
Warning: -Matcha can clash with some medications in the CYP 450 so check with your practitioner and it is caffeinated. Watch not to be excessive if you are prone to low folate or have genes like MTHFR.
Many people have matcha in the morning before work or training
It can be served hot or cold. Here is a comparison between coffee and matcha . Please note the strength and quality of both Matcha and Coffee can make a big difference in effect. Please do not have after lunch as can effect sleep that evening,
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CATEGORY |
ORGANIC MATCHA ( camellia sinensis) | ORGANIC COFFEE ( coffea arabica/robusta) -brewed |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 1 teaspoon = 25-90mg varies by grade and dose | 1 - 240ml coffee = 80-200mg, depending on brew strength |
| Other key bioactives | L- theanine, EGCG, catechins | Chlorogenic acids and melanoidins |
| Caffeine absorption peak and half-life | Slower 45-60 minute peak. half life 4-6 hours | Faster 15-45 minutes. Half-life 4-6 hours |
| Energy Crash risk | Lower crash-prone- L-theanine buffers sympathetic response | Higher crash-prone |
| Cognitive Effect | Improved attention, reaction time, and calms the focus | Increased alertness, vigilance, however may increase anxiety/ jitters in sensitive people |
| Stress and nervousness |
calms alertness promotes alpha waves |
increases cortisol response and sympathetic NS response |
| Gut | Lowers acidity - gentler on the GI tract | Higher acidity May irritate a sensitive stomach |
| Advantages | Dual action - stimulation yet calming | Strong, fast stimulation |
Ingredients and directions:
Traditionally Made Matcha -1 teaspoon of organic matcha to 100mls of hot water or up to 350mls water if prefer a tea version. Put 1 teaspoon of green tea in a stainless steel container with the hot water and place the lid on and shake it really well and then put in serving cup to drink. If needing it cool put in fridge to cool. I like people to drink warm or room temperature if possible.
Popular alternatives - 1 teaspoon of Matcha mixed into 100mls hot milk like Almond and or rice milk and if needed add a liitle maple syrup if desired. Or even do half water half milk.