What Are The Health Benefits of Matcha Tea?

Matcha’s popularity continues to grow in 2025. And you’re probably wondering: why is matcha becoming so popular? Matcha has been a popular drink in Asian culture for many years, with its bright green hue, earthy flavour and long list of health benefits. In recent years we have seen Western countries following suit as the drink becomes widely available at almost all coffee shops across the UK and Europe. So, what are the health benefits of matcha tea? And why are people so obsessed with it?

Health Benefits of Matcha

Antioxidants

One of the biggest benefits of drinking matcha is the high antioxidant content. Green tea (and matcha) are found to have a natural compound called ‘catechins', which is a powerful antioxidant that provides many of the health benefits we hear about. Matcha is a form of green tea, that is produced by grinding whole green tea leaves into a powder format. Because of this, it provides a much higher concentration of catechins than regular green tea. These catechins give matcha drinkers an abundance of health benefits, such as neutralising free radicals, reducing inflammation and even boosting metabolism.

Brain Health and Cognitive Function

Another key benefit that comes from matcha is the support in brain health and cognitive function. Matcha powder contains a unique combination of brain-supporting compounds, including L-theanine, caffeine, and amino acids. When these ingredients are consumed in conjunction with one another, they help to provide strong mental clarity as well as a steady energy boost. L-theanine has been well studied in recent years, becoming a popular morning and evening supplement for many health conscious individuals. In the morning, when combined with caffeine, it can enhance focus and alertness. In the evening, it may promote deeper sleep when consumed alone.

Detoxification

The vibrant nature of matcha powder comes from its high chlorophyll content. As many of you may have learned in school or college, chlorophyll is a powerful detoxifier that is commonly found in green plants. This is what creates the rich green colour. When consumed, chlorophyll can help to remove toxins in your body and support your immune functions from harmful bacteria.

How to Integrate Matcha into Bubble Tea?

You can probably now understand why people are so obsessed with matcha, given its long list of powerful health benefits, its a drink that can do no wrong. So, if you're a bubble tea lover, how can you integrate matcha into your daily routine for a health boost? Fortunately, matcha is deeply ingrained in Asian culture, meaning there are plenty of matcha products available for bubble tea.

Taipec has a range of matcha powders that can be used in bubble tea, our standard matcha powder which you combine with hot water and milk to create that perfect matcha, or alternatively we also have a 2 in 1 matcha powder, which already contains a milk powder in the formulation, so you simply just add hot water (no need to add milk). Sourced from carefully selected tea leaves and processed with care, Taipec's matcha guarantees a rich taste and maximum benefits.

For an interesting twist on your standard matcha, you can add any of our fruit flavoured syrups to re-create recipes similar to the iconic Blank Street blueberry matcha. Or customise your matcha milk tea with flavoured powders like strawberry or coconut.

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