Botanical
Matcha
Matcha is finely powdered green tea that contains caffeine, theanine and catechins. The whole leaf is consumed, not just an infusion.
Also listed as Organic Matcha Powder, Organic Matcha, Organic Matcha Extract, Matcha Powder
Is an extract equivalent to tea?
EFSA distinguishes green-tea drinks from concentrated supplements. Supplemental EGCG doses of 800 mg daily or more increased liver enzymes in trials; a safe supplement dose could not be established. 1
Sources
- EFSA assesses safety of green tea catechins EFSA, 2018