What is matcha?

The Japanese word matcha means "powdered tea", it is a powder made from leaves plucked from certain bushes of green tea of the Camellia Sinensis variety.


Matcha tea is consumed for:

⚡️ boosting energy
👀 enhancing concentration

What are the benefits of matcha?

Unlike other drinks, you get not just caffeine, but a full cup of:

  • Matcha is rich in L-Theanine — an amino acid that promotes calm focus and mental clarity. It balances caffeine’s effect, giving you steady energy without the crash.

  • Matcha is a true superfood, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Just one cup nourishes your body, supports metabolism, and boosts natural vitality.

  • The vibrant green color of matcha comes from chlorophyll — a powerful detoxifier that helps cleanse the body and restore inner balance.

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Matcha is a sustainable and smooth energy without sharp spikes for every day

Matcha is divided into three conditional categories

For preparing drinks, it is better to use high ceremonial or ceremonial grades, and for cooking – standard ones.

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How to choose matcha in Dubai?

Price

Ceremonial matcha is never cheap. Good quality tea usually costs from 100 AED for 50 grams.

Packaging

It should be vacuum and opaque to preserve the quality and beneficial properties of the tea.

Country of origin

Choose matcha produced in Japan, preferably from the Kyoto prefecture.

After purchasing, pay attention to the tea's aroma – it should be fresh with notes of flowers, chocolate, nuts, or vanilla. Matcha should be bright green in colour, as matcha of other colours does not exist.

Our matcha varieties are perfect for preparing delicious and healthy drinks, as well as for culinary use:

  • Etenraku – excellent for making koicha (strong tea) and usucha (weak tea) with water.
  • Shiro – a versatile option for both water-brewed matcha and milk latte.
  • Keito – ideal for milk latte and culinary uses.

The main components of matcha tea are:

Catechin

⚡️ strong antioxidant

⚡️ strengthens the immune system by killing pathogenic bacteria

⚡️ helps prevent heart diseases

⚡️ slows down the aging process

⚡️ provides protection against many types of cancer

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) 

🦠 prevents the harm of two types of influenza viruses (A and B)

+ If you drink one cup of matcha, you will get 137 times more of EGCG compared to a cup of regular green tea

L-theanine and chlorophyll

L-theanine improves mood and memory

The amino acid L-theanine promotes the production of dopamine and serotonin, which improve mood and memory

Chlorophyll lowers cholesterol

And a lot of chlorophyll in matcha helps to lower cholesterol and remove toxins

Matcha vs Coffee

Why drink matcha every day?

⚡️ more energy

⚡️ maintaining immunity

⚡️ natural brain booster

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Perhaps matcha is the simplest form of self-care

Devices for making matcha tea

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Matcha Forest is a specialty matcha shop in Dubai.