{"id":45220,"date":"2024-06-21T11:04:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T08:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themood.lt\/?p=45220"},"modified":"2024-06-21T15:49:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T12:49:47","slug":"what-makes-japanese-matcha-tea-so-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themood.lt\/en\/blog\/what-makes-japanese-matcha-tea-so-special\/","title":{"rendered":"What makes Japanese Matcha Tea so Special?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Green tea comes in several varieties, and one of them, the topic today, is Matcha. There’s much to discuss about Matcha tea, starting from its history and origins to its preparation methods and health benefits. Rooted in deep traditions, this green tea has spread worldwide and is prized for its exceptional cultivation, processing methods, and its strong and pure flavor profile. So without further ado, let’s delve into Matcha from the beginning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Historical Outlook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Not many know that the history of Matcha began not in Japan, which is now renowned for producing the highest quality Matcha, but in China. During the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Zen monks developed a ritual for preparing green tea. At that time, green tea was extremely popular in China, and its preparation was so important that the best tea makers competed in contests. It was only later, around 1191, that one of the Zen monks from Japan brought green tea from the city of Zhejiang in China and started cultivating it in Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Impact on Health<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Matcha tea is packed with a multitude of beneficial substances and vitamins. Besides reducing the risk of cancer, Matcha tea is rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and P, as well as protein and minerals such as magnesium. It is often used to manage diabetes or hypertension or to protect against food poisoning. It’s no secret that green teas also contain caffeine – Matcha is no exception. This tea contains approximately up to 60mg of caffeine per teaspoon, although this amount may vary depending on the manufacturer or preparation method.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In various sources, there are different classifications of Matcha, but they generally align on the following types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Ceremonial Grade<\/strong>: This is the highest quality Matcha tea, harvested from the youngest leaves at the top of the plant, ideal for ceremonial purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Culinary Grade<\/strong>: This type is further subdivided into five categories, using lower-grown, younger leaves suitable for culinary purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Economical Grade<\/strong>: Sometimes not universally recognized, this Matcha is more affordable and can be used for both tea and culinary applications. It includes leaves from lower parts of the plant, which may not always be young.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Process<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Green tea and Matcha tea, both derived from the Camellia Sinensis plant, undergo significantly different cultivation and processing methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Selection and Cultivation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n