Matcha Tea vs Green Tea

Matcha is a powdered whole-leaf tea whisked into water, offering higher antioxidant density and a creamy texture compared to steeped green tea.

Preparation

Matcha is whisked; green tea is steeped and leaves discarded.

Matcha: umami, creamy; Green tea: lighter, more astringent.

Whole-leaf consumption in matcha yields more catechins and L-theanine.