It should be brewed for a longer time
than other teas since its lack of tannins prevents it from becoming bitter, even after long brew times.
This tea is slightly more difficult to
brew than other teas since it is more delicate and can easily become bitter.
Unlike other types of teas, the green tea powder is not strained out before consuming, so you are consuming the entire leaf, making Matcha more
potent than other tea varieties.
Because it is loaded with antioxidants including EGCg which is widely known for its cancer fighting properties and Matcha Green Tea contains 100 times more
EGCg than any other tea on the market.
Polyphenols, most of which are catechins (EGCG being the most potent), are especially high in green tea, more
so than other teas because green tea leaves are not fermented or left to oxidize for as long.
White Silver Needle Tea — When Ed tested this Kombucha, it came out with a higher amount of glucuronic
acid than other teas.
Not only does yerba mate provide a more sustained, less acidic source of caffeine, but it also contains more vitamins, minerals and
antioxidants than any other tea - based drink.
And because a cup of white tea contains less caffeine (15 milligrams)
than other teas (up to 50 mg) and coffee (120 mg), it's more hydrating, another key for sustaining energy.
The SCOBY especially seems to like it more
than the other teas I have tried.