We can easily get this green food and drink in many places. The distinctive taste it has makes it on the menu of many people. The high antioxidants contained in it are also well known to many people and can improve health and prevent premature aging. Now I will explain what is the difference between matcha and green tea. Method of processing. Matcha undergoes sterilization by covering the tea leaves for 20-30 days before being harvested to keep the pigment of the leaves perfect. After that it is dried for a short time to maintain its green color. After harvesting, farmers will separate the stems and leaf veins, then pound them until smooth. Meanwhile, green tea is processed like tea in general by going through a sterilization process and served still in the form of cut leaves.
Matcha is in powder form, making it easy to process as an additional ingredient in cooking. Japanese people themselves more often use matcha for various types of processed drinks and even food. Meanwhile, the presentation of green tea is usually only in the form of a drink that is brewed like tea in general. Matcha contains more antioxidants, caffeine, polyphenols and L-theanine which are beneficial for the body's endurance, burning fat, stimulating the brain and preventing cancer.
Research says, consuming a cup of matcha, is the same as drinking 3 glasses of green tea. This difference occurs because the processing process is longer and careful to maintain the nutritional content. The color. The most visible difference between matcha and green tea is color. Because the color of matcha tends to be greener, while green tea is a clear green color.
As for taste, green tea is fresher, while matcha is creamier. Price. Due to the long processing process, the many different types of preparations, and the nutrients it contains, make matcha more expensive. After knowing what are the differences between matcha and green tea, next time when you come to a restaurant, there is a menu that uses matcha and green tea, you already know which menu uses matcha, which menu uses green tea.
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By @midiagam