I Swapped My Coffee With Matcha for Two Weeks, and the Results Seriously Surprised Me

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.“Matcha green tea and coffee , along with some potential harms, particularly when consumed in large amounts or by those with sensitivities,” says Tamar Samuels, MS, RD, and the cofounder of . “Generally speaking, matcha is a healthy alternative to coffee and may be better tolerated by those that are sensitive to compounds found in coffee.”I’ve been thinking about radically reducing my coffee consumption lately, and I wanted to experience these supposed health benefits of matcha myself.

So I decided to give up my beloved cappuccino for two weeks and opt for a matcha latte instead.Matcha is a finely ground powder made from the green tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which grows in the shade.

The tea gets its bright green color from the high chlorophyll content, which is supposedly what creates a wealth of nutrients.In contrast to conventional green tea, the whole leaf is consumed with matcha, which is what allows the full potential of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to be extracted.

Matcha also contains caffeine—but its high L-theanine levels supposedly provide a lasting, gentle alertness without the typical jitteriness that coffee can cause.The ancient tea has been a medicinal powerhouse for centuries.