Matcha Vs Coffee

Matcha

VS Coffee

L-theanine decreases the chemical in the brain that causes stress, while also elevating dopamine and serotonin levels.

Matcha or Superfood?

If you’re looking for a drink with numerous health benefits, turn to matcha. This naturally sweet, umami flavored green tea has been around for centuries and boasts cancer fighting properties and powerful antioxidants, among countless other perks. Matcha even helps promote relaxation thanks to the rare amino acid, L-theanine. L-theanine decreases the chemical in the brain that causes stress, while also elevating dopamine and serotonin levels. This can help to regulate emotions, appetite, concentration, and energy levels. It also has a quarter of the caffeine that a cup of coffee has. The lower caffeine level is what differentiates matcha from other caffeinated drinks and eliminates the negative side effects associated with coffee.

PerfectCupofJoe

Coffee packs a serious punch and acts as a stimulant to the body, hence the alertness and awakeness felt shortly after consumed. Effects can typically last 3-5 hours, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of the clear when time elapses. Caffeine can stay in the body for many hours after initial intake, leading to insomnia and restlessness. Drinking more than 400 milligrams of caffeine from coffee can increase your blood pressure, cause dehydration, give you heartburn, and make you feel shaky. These effects may seem unnerving, but rest assured, coffee addicts–in moderation, the drink has its upsides. Caffeine in coffee has been shown to increase metabolic rates by three to eleven percent with regular exercise. It also contains the essential vitamins of B12, B5, magnesium, niacin, and potassium.

Start Your Day With (Self) Care

Little things that incite joy in the mornings are everything, especially during the time of lockdown. The therapeutic ritual of making a hot matcha latte or an iced coffee might be just what you need to ensure a productive day. If matcha is the decided drink of choice, look no further for a soothing start, from scooping the bright green powder to whisking it into a frothy beverage and topping with your favorite milk. If matcha isn’t your cup of tea (literally), making coffee can be just as comforting. Adding in your favorite creamer to a piping cup of dark roast can be just as calming and set the tone for the day. All you have left to do is sit back and sip away.

Baking Your Day Better

Not interested in either beverage? Matcha and coffee can also serve as yummy additions to baked goods! Matcha adds a subtle umami flavor to pancakes, cookies, cakes, and muffins. Better yet, add it to oatmeal or a morning smoothie. Not only will the subtle pastel green add a little color to your day, but the minimal kick of caffeine will provide a much-needed boost. Coffee suits baked goods just as well. Coffee powder enhances the flavors in chocolate, so try sprinkling some into a batch of brownies, chocolate cake, or tiramisu. Don’t be afraid to get creative with it. Trying a new recipe each week can help promote creativity in a tasty way.

The Choice is Yours

Coffee and matcha, while both delicious, serve different purposes. If you’re seeking a pick-me-up, turn to coffee. But if you’d rather feel revitalized with a sense of tranquility, matcha is your best friend. Either way, you can’t go wrong. A new favorite caffeinated beverage is out there waiting for you, longing to be discovered.