Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review

Japanese matcha is a type of powdered green tea, grown in a traditional way. Shading of the plants during the growth period enhances the processes of synthesis and accumulation of biologically active compounds, including theanine, caffeine, chlorophyll and various types of catechins. Green tea conta...

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Main Authors: Joanna Kochman, Karolina Jakubczyk, Justyna Antoniewicz, Honorata Mruk, Katarzyna Janda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/1/85