What is healthier to drink a cup of Matcha or Coffee? I'm sure you're starting to hear the benefits of this bright green drink from Japan called Matcha all over the place, right?
Well keep reading, if you are thinking of incorporating matcha or matcha latte into your breakfast to get that dose of energy or coffee does not suit you very well, here is a delicious option that has a lot of benefits.
Differences between drinking matcha or coffee:
Both coffee and matcha contain caffeine but the proportions are different and the effect on our body is different:
1 cup (200ml) of coffee equals 90-150 mg/caffeine
1 cup (200ml) of matcha equals 35-70mg/caffeine
Matcha contains less amount of caffeine but also contains L-theanine and this mixture of caffeine and L-theanine is what helps you have energy without causing irritability or anxiety for 6-8 hours. And not only that, it will also help you improve focus and concentrate more.
Drinking matcha also gives you a great content of polyphenols and amino acids that together with the caffeine values increase the matcha antioxidant power. These antioxidants help you speed up metabolism and control blood sugar levels by lowering cholesterol.
Another big difference is that with the matcha are you taking whole leaf green tea. This means that you are taking a large amount of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals all concentrated in a very fine powder.
Summary Matcha or Coffee
In short, matcha (compared to coffee) gives you more hours of energy and focus, has antibacterial properties, speeds up your metabolism, and improves the appearance of your skin.
Matcha or coffee? We are clear 🙂
If you are looking for a place to have this fantastic drink you can consult our matcha latte cafes 🙂
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