Matcha Tea Dry

Calories, kcal: 312 Proteins, g: 24.9 Fats, g: 0.1 Carbohydrates, g: 51.1

Matcha tea (matcha - "mashed tea") is a type of green tea, the basis of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. The originality of matcha tea begins with the collection of leaves from tea bushes, which are shaded with special awnings two weeks before ripening so that the leaves retain their bright color and useful properties. For matcha tea, the youngest (upper) leaves of the bush are collected, without stems, which are dried in natural conditions and ground into a fine powder, practically into dust. Matcha tea has a rich green color, a pleasant aroma of freshly cut grass and a tart taste.

Calorie content of dry matcha tea

The calorie content of matcha tea is 312 kcal per 100 grams of dry product.

Composition and useful qualities of matcha tea

Dry matcha tea contains fiber, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the digestive tract, enzymes, antioxidants that prevent aging, and epigallocatechins that prevent the occurrence of malignant tumors. Matcha tea promotes fat oxidation, therefore it is useful for athletes and everyone who regularly plays sports.

Matcha tea harm

Matcha tea should be used with caution for pregnant and lactating mothers, those who have suffered a heart attack and stroke, those who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcers, "weak stomach").

Matcha tea in cosmetology

Based on dry matcha tea, masks are produced to improve skin condition, whiten, exfoliate and moisturize. With the help of matcha tea, you can get rid of inflammation, acne, dermatitis and acne.

Selection and storage of matcha dry tea

It is better to buy matcha tea in hermetically sealed packages (bags, cans) of a small volume. Dry matcha tea should be green in color, without lumps and foreign odors. Store matcha tea in tightly closed containers out of direct sunlight for 45 days.

Matcha tea in cooking

Making matcha tea is not an ordinary tea ritual, it is divided into usuta (light matcha tea) and koicha (strong drink). For tea, 80 ml of hot water (80 ° C) is poured into 2 grams of dry tea and stirred with a special bamboo whisk until foam forms. To prepare strong matcha tea, the amount of dry powder is increased to 4 grams, and the amount of hot water is reduced to 50 ml. You can stir strong matcha tea with an ordinary spoon, the drink turns out to be viscous, in consistency it resembles liquid honey (calorizator). Matcha tea is used in various desserts - mousses, creams, ice cream - it colors them in olive-pistachio color.