Tag: Eating green tea

Matcha, which is a powdered form of green tea, is made from finely pulverized leaves, meaning that if you drink matcha, you are already consuming the entire tea leaf. This practice allows for a more concentrated dose of its antioxidants and nutrients compared to a brewed cup.

Did you know that drinking matcha, the popular powdered beverage, means you are already consuming the entire green tea leaf, just in finely ground form? While this practice of eating green tea leaves is traditional in some cultures, many wonder if you can chew green tea leaves whole, and what the potential risks and benefits are.