The health benefits of matcha tea According to Komar, studies have found that matcha: Is high in cancer-fighting antioxidants, particularly the catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) Contains fiber, which promotes healthy digestion. Contains vitamin C, chromium, magnesium, selenium and zinc.

Not quite — your favorite chain coffee shops like Starbucks and Dunkin' do use real green tea powder in their matcha drinks but with all the added sugars used in their powder blend, it's technically not traditional Japanese matcha green tea powder and therefore it lacks a lot of the health benefits that real ceremonial ...

Matcha contains a powerful antioxidant called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which has been shown to boost metabolism and promote fat burning. In one study, participants who drank four cups of green tea per day for eight weeks lost more belly fat than those who didn't drink any green tea.

Is it OK to drink matcha every day? Drinking matcha everyday is perfectly healthy. However, since matcha has an earthy taste it's often combined with other liquids and sweeteners. Flavored matcha lattes are popular drinks that contain milk and some sort of added sugar.