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10 Reasons to Make Matcha a Part of Your Day

This gorgeous green powder can brighten your routine with a multitude of benefits

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2. Powerhouse of antioxidants

Tea leaves are known for their antioxidant properties, thanks to their high concentrations of catechins, including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Unlike other tea, which is brewed by soaking the leaves and removing them before consumption, matcha is made by grinding whole leaves into a fine powder. For this reason, matcha offers three times more EGCG than steeped green tea and has the highest antioxidant potential of any type of tea.

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