There are claims being thrown around that matcha has up to "137 times" the antioxidants of green tea. It should be noted that the study this figure comes from at the University of Colorado was comparing matcha with an incredibly low quality green tea used at Starbucks. But, when you compare the highest quality matcha to the highest quality loose leaf green tea the results show a minimum of 3 times the levels of the powerful antioxidant known as epigallocatechin gallate (or EGCG for short). A study published in Aging Cell concluded that EGCG is capable of "suppressing, slowing down, and reversing the process of carcinogenesis". This has been linked to the reduction of tumor size and the prevention of cancer forming in the first place.

Two studies, published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research and The Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that the compounds in matcha (mainly EGCG) had "anti-obesity properties" and "metabolic health benefits". Another study from the American Society for Clinical Nutrition found that oxidisation (burning) of fat occurs at a faster rate in subjects that consume matcha.

A study published in the Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy found that the amino acid, L-theanine, in matcha "improved cognitive processing" and “increases the secretion of dopamine and serotonin" which has the remarkable ability to keep you focused and make you feel happier. According to a study from Northumbria University, the combination of L-theanine and caffeine “led to faster simple reaction time, faster numeric working memory reaction time and improved sentence verification accuracy.”

With a quarter the caffeine of a regular cup of coffee, Matcha Ninja gives you the energy boost you seek without the "caffeine jitters" or the infamous coffee comedown. The amino acid L-theanine in matcha is why matcha drinkers all over the world will tell you the slow-releasing energy helps them remain alert but calm, unlike coffee. This "alert but calm" feeling is perfect for a workout, a busy day, meditation and just about any daily activity. In fact, Buddhist monka have been drinking matcha for thousands of years as an aid to their meditation practice.

This one is true of most teas, not just matcha. The antioxidants in tea can act as natural antibiotics, boosting your immune system. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that tea can “provide natural resistance to microbial infections and perhaps tumors.” Matcha has very high levels of antioxidants and these can help your body defend against sickness and disease.

The L-theanine in matcha acts as a calming and de-stressing agent. It allows your body to relax while remaining focused and alert. So, next time you're all stressed or wound-up, reach for the matcha and feel that stress begin to float away.