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Here’s a fun little nerdy matcha fact 🤓

I have switched out my coffee for matcha and so far I’ve had really great results! I’ve even had a few pain free days which I am so thankful for (although it hasn’t stopped it completely). But I’m almost out of matcha, and decided to do some research before I bought more.

Most recommendations are to only get ceremonial matcha, but I wanted to know why - and also, if the different grades had different levels of beneficial compounds.

One of the primarily antioxidant polyphenols in matcha and green tea that is responsible for anti-inflammatory effects is EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate). Since this is the effect that I am most interested in, I wanted to get whatever has the highest concentration of this.

I figured that ceremonial grade would have the highest levels, as the tea is younger, shade grown and harvested early. But it turns out that culinary grade has higher concentration of EGCG! It seems this compound develops as the plant grows and becomes more astringent. My first batch was culinary, so that’s what I’ve decided to order again since learning this.

It is always recommended to get organic matcha from Japan. I ordered Naoki, but if anyone has any recommendations please let me know!

I’ve gotten a lot of questions and interest in how the matcha has been working for me, so I wanted to share! 🌿

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