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Anthony Booker, Reader in Ethnopharmacology, University of Westminster

Is matcha a healthier alternative to coffee? Here’s what you need to know

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Matcha, with its vibrant green hue and centuries-old tradition, is often celebrated as a health boosting superfood. But what exactly sets it apart from regular green tea, or even your morning coffee?

Like green and black tea, matcha comes from the camellia sinensis plant. The difference lies in how it’s grown and processed. While black tea is fermented and regular green tea is simply dried, matcha is shade-grown for several weeks before harvest.

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