By: Shrija Bhattacharya

Matcha is a Japanese type of green tea that is made by grinding young leaves and making a green powder out of it. Matcha is then consumed after mixing it in hot water. What people do not know about matcha is that it is a superfood packed with nutrients that do wonders for your health. Matcha is one of my favorite Japanese tea and since it is super healthy, I think we should all incorporate matcha into our daily life. So here are the top four health benefits of matcha.

Protects your liver:

Liver is a very vital organ in your digestive system and it plays the central role in flushing out toxins from the body and processing nutrients. Hence it is very essential to maintain a healthy liver. Studies have shown that consumption of matcha on a daily basis leads to a prominent betterment of the liver. So the next time you’re worried that your digestive system isn’t in check, turn to matcha!

Promotes heart health:

Heart diseases are growing in concerning numbers all around the world. More people are dying from heart attacks now, more than ever. In times like these, it is a priority to turn to natural substances that give your heart the protection it needs. Matcha is a superfood known to improve and promote heart health.

Brewed leaf tea Helps in weight-loss:

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it now… we all want to be healthy and lose the unhealthy amount of weight. But just exercising is not enough, one must also look after their diet. Matcha is well known for its ability to enhance weight loss. In fact, studies show that it may help speed up metabolism to increase energy expenditure and boost fat burning.