HEALTH BENEFITS

The organic Japanese green teas of HUG THE TEA are not only delightful, but do also have many different health benefits.

Drinking green tea everyday helps to keep you healthy. Especially the Matcha is very healthy; 1 cup of Matcha is like 8 cups of regular green tea in terms of antioxidants and vitamins.

The green tea of HUG THE TEA contains a lot of compounds like antioxidants, catechins (EGCg), vitamin C, L-theanine, thein, tannins and free amino acids. It’s a healthy and delicious beverage to enjoy everyday.

Green tea is rich with catechins (EGCg), a type of natural antioxidants with a large amount of health benefits. All our green teas are high in antioxidants, but Matcha has 115x times higher in antioxidants and vitamins. These special and rare antioxidants protect against obesity, high blood pressure and tooth decay. The tea plants are protected against direct sunlight 4-6 weeks before harvest in Japan. This shadowing process causes chlorophyll and amino acids to increase in the tea leaves. It’s a antibacterial and nature substance and even helps to prevent all kind of diseases. Read more about this at our blog.

In addition to being rich in anitoxidants, Matcha has many more health benefits:

• Matcha detoxifies in a natural and effective way;
  Has a cholesterol-lowering effect. This also applies to blood sugar levels;
• Protects the immune system;
• Stimulates metabolism and ensures rapid metabolism; encourages the body to burn calories / fat burning (EGCg)
• Contributes to the prevention of (welfare) diseases, such as cancer, obesity and diabetes;
• Provides a sustainable energy boost of 4-6 hours.
• Has a calming effect, reduces stress, improves mood and concentration.

L-theanine, a kind of amino acid contained in green tea is an important ingredient providing the good flavour of sweetness (Umami). Moreover, L-theanine has a relaxing effect on mind and body. The smell of green tea has an aroma therapeutic effect. The smell of green tea itself helps you to relax, get comfortable and gives you a peaceful mind. So why not try having a cup of green tea starting your day good or during your break from work or study. It will not only quench your thirst, but also make you more healthy! L-Arginine improves the immune system and the supply of nutrients in the body.